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GRUMPY'S DINER ON MAIN

244 SW RANGE AVE, Madison FL 32340

Last inspected Mar 25, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats56
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5000199
Grade history
APR 24
SEP 24
APR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Mar 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 17, 2025Warning 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 ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. <50 ppm.
High priority/22-41-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing bucket.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Per operator.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. White reach-in at wait station.
Basic/05-09-4
Apr 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Repeat Violation
Sep 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher <50 ppm.
High priority/22-41-4
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Eggs over Cut lettuce. Properly stored during inspection.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as dump sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink.
Basic/29-20-5
Apr 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Glasses under soap dispenser.
Basic/24-28-4
Jan 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Hand sanitizer on tray with napkins.
High priority/41-07-4
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray cleaner above ice machine.
High priority/41-10-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as dump sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4

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.