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GREYSON

5045 96 ST E, Palmetto FL 34221 · 941-845-4195

Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats153
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5106030
Grade history
OCT 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw fish and raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in the cook line coolers. Operator moved the fish and shrimp.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked chicken wings in walk in cooler. Manager corrected storage.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cheese Sauce stored on pizza oven at room temperature measuring (85F - Cold Holding). Cheese sauce was placed there an hour prior to inspection per kitchen manager. Manager placed cheese in walk in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer tablets stored above bag of jasmine rice on storage shelf near mop sink. Manager corrected storage of tablets.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink on cook line.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottle near mop sink not labeled. Manager labeled bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop with no handle stored in corn container inside of reach in cooler on cook line.
Basic/14-01-5/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Observed flour container stored on floor under handwashing sink on cook line.
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed spoon handle in direct contact with coleslaw inside of reach in cooler on cook line.
Basic/10-06-5
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed shared dumpster missing drain plug.
Basic/33-11-4/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not inverted on dry storage shelf. Manager corrected storage.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed Fan Guards in walk in cooler soiled.
Basic/36-50-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled on cook line.
Basic/02D-01-5/Repeat Violation
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Feb 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handle raw chicken with gloves then proceeded to remove gloves and put new gloves on with no hand wash and touched handle of fryer basket. Employee removed gloves and washed hands as well as sanitized item touched.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrective Action Taken
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink next to dish machine. Manager replaced paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple chemical spray bottles not labeled stored on handwashing sink.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop not containing handle stored in food container in reach in cooler.
Basic/14-01-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee speaker stored above ready to eat tortilla chips. Manager removed speaker.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed temperature gauge and wash gauge damaged.
Basic/16-38-5
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug in shared garbage dumpster missing.
Basic/33-11-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container holding sugar not labeled with identification label.
Basic/02D-01-5
Sep 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coleslaw (49F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); Stored stacked above the pan fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee stated the items had been stored in the reach in cooler for approximately 1 hour. Employee removed half of the content of the pans and placed it in the bottom section of the reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink on the cook line blocked by a sheet pan. Employee removed the pan.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at the hand wash sink on the cook line. Employee placed paper towels at the hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Commercially packaged pork ribs thawing at room temperature on a rack next to the cook line. Chef placed the ribs in the reach in cooler.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Mar 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee washing dishes not wash hands before touching clean dishes. Manager coached employee.
High priority/12A-13-4/Corrective Action Taken
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at middle hand sink. Manager put paper towels at sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at serving line middle hand sink. Manager put soap at sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purses by countertop soup warmer. Employees moved. observed employee cell phone and keys on shelf next to spices. Manager moved items. observed employee jacket on shelf with bottled sauce and canned goods. Manager moved.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed one food prep employee with bracelet on. Employee removed.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed five gallon buckets of pickles stored on the floor in walk in cooler. Manager moved pickles off of the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign-at serving line hand sink. Left corner.
Basic/31B-04-4
Oct 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked chicken in the cook line reach in cooler. Operator moved the chicken.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw fish and raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in the cook line coolers. Operator moved the fish and shrimp.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for their sink and surface cleaner.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the top of the dish machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employe personal items stored on prep tables and with food in the dry storage area. Operator moved some items.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrective Action Taken
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees cooking food without hair restraints. Employee put on hats.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed their sanitizer buckets stored on the floor.
Basic/21-38-4
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with red liquid in it. Manager labeled bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment.
Intermediate/41-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed some employees with no written plan.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed three spray bottles with blue and yellow liquid in them not labeled. Chef labeled bottles.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed tray in flour bin being used as scoop. Chef removed tray.
Basic/14-01-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour bin not labeled. Chef labeled bin.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.