HP GRILLE
1403 S 14 ST, Leesburg FL 34748 · 352-314-0006
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
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. -0 ppm.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Sliced ham 54f, Sliced cheese 53f,Home fries 77f,Butter 79f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Manager placed in freezer. -Sliced ham 43f, Sliced cheese 41f.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -Open gallon of milk.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Chili.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -In warewash.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Warewash.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Shelving under microwave. -Top of oven.
Feb 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Hashbrowns 52f, Home Fries 56f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. -Butter 76f, less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Hydrogen peroxide not separate from syrup.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -In warewash.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Under oven.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk container of sugar.
Aug 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Butter 72f, less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Slicer blade.
Ceiling tile missing. -Over freezer and ware wash area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -In kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Onion bin. -Under Blodgett oven.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -Over 4 hours.
Stored food not covered. -Sausages in freezer by dry storage entry.
Feb 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Butter on tables at room temperature. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. -Home fries 51f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to add more ice.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Red cutting board at coffee station. -Slicer blade guard.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -In warewash.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Tuna.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Top of oven.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -Stored over condiments.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. -Handsink on cook line.
Jul 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board at wait station. -Can opener blade. -Slicer blade guard.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under cook line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -In warewash.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -By wait station prep area.
Jul 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. 0 ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Homefries 50f, Hashbrowns 48f. -Sausage 56f, Cut tomato 57f, Sausage patties 60f, Ham 55f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board at wait station. -Can opener blade. -Slicer blade guard.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Pulled chicken.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under cook line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -In warewash.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -By wait station prep area.
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hashbrowns 67f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Manager placed in refrigerator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade guard.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Whisk in handsink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Blue cutting board.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Refrigerator by fryers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Freezer gasket on refrigerator by fryers.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of flour.
Sep 18, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 20, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Butter at room temperature. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill or put on time plan.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Fabuloso not separate from condiments.
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/
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener blade.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Small amount on plastic shield.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Blue cutting board.
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.