GRUBBY'S CHICKEN AND PIZZA
5 W SILVER STAR RD, Ocoee FL 34761 · 4072338627
Last inspected Dec 16, 2025 · 8 visits since January 2024
JAN 24
JUN 24
SEP 24
NOV 24
DEC 25
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly in dish and prep area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Dec 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Change of ownership no plan review. Licensing. Plans submitted by next unannounced visit.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout establishment. Change of ownership no plan review. Licensing. Plans submitted by next unannounced visit.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole over triple sink.
Dec 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between wall and make table. Manager removed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On stove handle. Manager removed.
Nov 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. chicken (47F - Cold Holding) lasagna (50F - Cold Holding); calamari (50F - Cold Holding); pasta (50F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (47F - Cold Holding) in unit since Sunday. lasagna (50F - Cold Holding); calamari (50F - Cold Holding); pasta (50F - Cold Holding)
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between wall and make table. Manager removed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On stove handle. Manager removed.
Nov 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon completely thawed
Equipment in poor repair. Broken lid on make table
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Staff removed tongs
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cook line. Manager says gaskets recently replaced. On table and it'll take a few days to absorb water.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout cook line
Sep 17, 2024Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon completely thawed
Equipment in poor repair. Broken lid on make table
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Staff removed tongs
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cook line. Manager says gaskets recently replaced. On table and it'll take a few days to absorb water.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout cook line
Sep 17, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 9 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly in dish and prep area
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 50 in dish area along entrance from back door. Staff cleaned.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon completely thawed
Equipment in poor repair. Broken lid on make table
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Staff removed tongs
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cook line. Manager says gaskets recently replaced. On table and it'll take a few days to absorb water.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout cook line
Jun 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.hole near make table near back door.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Dish area
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. pizza (74F - Hot Holding). Less than 4 hours. Provided time control forms.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose splitter added to hose bibb. Manager removed splitter
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large white board on make table
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. Printed form and employees signed
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket. Manager turned over.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jackets on cutting board. Manager removed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Manager made a sign for sink at entrance to kitchen.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes on floor. Manager removed from floor.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Missing floor tile.
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.