GRUMPY GATORS BAR & GRILL
4828 S SUNCOAST BLVD, Homosassa FL 34446 · 352-503-2064
Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
MAY 24
JUL 24
OCT 24
DEC 25
APR 26
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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. 2 live flies on top of buffet shelf 1 live fly in bar area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $350
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021035253 | Jul 8, 2021 | Nov 22, 2021 | $350 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Establishment not maintaining clam tags for 90 days.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in bar blocked with a strainer with ice in it. Employee removed. Discussed proper procedures.
Salad bar/buffet plates not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. Operator moved and stored correctly.
Dec 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils throughout multiple spots on the kitchen. Discussed with operator. Employees removed drinks from areas.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee glasses stored on top of single service pizza cardboard round. Employee removed.
Nov 6, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Tiffany Lori
Oct 3, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies on top of buffet shelf 1 live fly in bar area
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over lettuce in walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw burgers (45F - Cold Holding); pepper jack cheese (45F - Cold Holding); raw steak (46F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (45F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese mix (45F - Cold Holding) operator states they received a delivery at 11am and had the door propped open. Employee placed bags of ice on items in walk in cooler.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Tiffany Lori
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. Grouper and tuna filets fully thawed
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open employee soda bottle in glass door reach in cooler in kitchen
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 10ppm in bar area
Jul 18, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Lori
Carpeting installed in dry storage room.
Jul 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Bactine pain relief spray stored above microwave in kitchen area. Operator removed.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen area on storage shelf 1 live fly in bar area
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Salmon and grouper fully thawed in reduced oxygen packaging
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 7/14. Operator dated milk.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Lori
Carpeting installed in dry storage room.
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 in vertical glass door cooler. See stop sale.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on shelf above reach in cooler. Operator removed.
May 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Lori
Carpeting installed in food storage area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Rear storage room above dry storage rack and white chest freezer ceiling moisture damaged
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. Operator opened packaging during inspection
Unnecessary items/equipment on the premises. 3 barbecue grills in back patio area
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk in cooler
Sep 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.on exterior hose bibs
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cutting board in cook line sink. Operator removed
Carpeting installed in rear food storage area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. I. Rear storage room above dry storage rack and white chest freezer ceiling moisture damaged
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air conditioner vent in kitchen soiled
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. Tuna in prep area cooler thawed and not opened or removed from ROP. Operator opened package.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board On prep area service cooler grooved
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind cooks line equipment
Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind white chest freezer in rear storage room near exterior door wall and cove molding damaged
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler shelves
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In walk in cooler
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm reading on sanitizer bucket on cooks line. Operator replaced and corrected to 200ppm.
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.