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GRIFFIS CAFE

955 S KENANSVILLE RD, Kenansville FL 34739

Last inspected Sep 11, 2025 · 7 visits since October 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

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.

Licence typeFood service
Licence5900504
Grade history
APR 24
OCT 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
SEP 25
▲ GETTING WORSE

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

Worst finding 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
High priority/03A-02-5
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Sep 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
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
High priority/01B-02-5
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
High priority/03A-02-5
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
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men and women's rooms
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation
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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
Basic/08B-49-4
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
Basic/23-03-4
The state's own report →
Jul 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. In make table and reach in cooler lining several food pans
High priority/14-86-1
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs over tomatoes in reach in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Neither bathroom
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler under make table at end
Basic/23-24-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired April 2025 displayed
Basic/50-09-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
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
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jan 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
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
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's and men's bathroom door
Basic/32-04-4
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation with no hair net or hat
Basic/13-02-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cooking oil stored on floor at dry storage
Basic/08B-47-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and corn meal in containers not labeled
Basic/02D-01-5
Oct 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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
High priority/03A-02-5
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
Basic/06-01-5
Apr 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook with excess jewelry-bracelets.
Basic/13-07-4
Jan 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 24, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw shell eggs (animal food) stored over canned/bottled drinks.
High priority/08A-11-5
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handwash sink at wait station heavily stained.
Basic/23-03-4

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.