GRIFFIS CAFE
955 S KENANSVILLE RD, Kenansville FL 34739
Last inspected Sep 11, 2025 · 7 visits since October 2023
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Formed burgers temped at 48FAdvised rapid chill to 41f. Priority: High Priority
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. pulled pork (48F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler on cookline near entrance to prep room - in cooler 2 days per operator
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pulled pork (48F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler on cookline near entrance to prep room - in cooler 2 days per operator, see stop sale
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pulled pork made 2 days prior per operator
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men and women's rooms
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Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In glass door reach in cooler at front counter, personal drinks and tupperware
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler fan in stainless steel reach in cooler in back room
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. In make table and reach in cooler lining several food pans
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs over tomatoes in reach in cooler
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Neither bathroom
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler under make table at end
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired April 2025 displayed
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Flour container Operator moved scoop
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored on top of cooked ham at reach in cooler Raw beef patties stored over cooked pulled pork at mini reach in fridge
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened over 24 hours per operator not date marked
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's and men's bathroom door
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation with no hair net or hat
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cooking oil stored on floor at dry storage
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and corn meal in containers not labeled
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Formed burgers temped at 48FAdvised rapid chill to 41f. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork chops were thawed ambient air, no temping at 43. Advised rapid cool to 41 degrees or colder. Priority: Basic
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook with excess jewelry-bracelets.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Raw shell eggs (animal food) stored over canned/bottled drinks.
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.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof for J VICKERS.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handwash sink at wait station heavily stained.
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.