IDLE HOUR GRILL
17932 MAIN ST N STE 1, Blountstown FL 32424 · 1(850)329-0804
Last inspected Mar 19, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2015007699 | Jan 5, 2015 | Jun 2, 2015 | $350 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Napkins dispenser setting inside the employee hand sink in the back prep area.
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. Left a copy.
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.
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom.
Ceiling tile missing,back storage area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Employee hand sink in the back area.
Feb 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal).
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. RIC gaskets build up of food debris and not maintained in good condition.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink in back dish area blocked by table stand.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in back storage area has trash and is used for other purposes.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink used in bar area. Using 4th sink as hand wash sink in bar area. Explained to employee that hand sink in original plans must be used.
Food stored on floor. Coke box on floor next to soda machine in back storage area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in mop bucket not hung to dry.
Apr 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on prep table near grill with deep grooves soiled with accumulation of food debris and black mold-like substance.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink in dish area blocked by mop bucket. Operator moved mop bucket at time of inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris/soil residue on double door reach-in cooler door handle next to cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of 3 microwave ovens with accumulation of food debris.
Jan 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 27, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap, only hand sanitizer, at handwash sink in employee bathroom. Food manager stated that he has ordered more.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank not secured near soda syrups in dry storage area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of 2 microwaves both with accumulation of grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed flattop grill leaking grease onto floor on cook line.
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bowl in hand wash sink next to three compartment sink in dish area.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink next to cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed drinks fryer oil in containers stored on floor in back storage area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Togo container in box stored on floor in back storage area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket not hung to dry in back kitchen area.
Aug 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.