JOHNNY GRITS
857 E KLOSTERMAN RD, Tarpon Springs FL 34689 · 727-942-4748
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 6 live roaches under 3 compartment sink 1 live roach under silver vertical coolers coolers in back room of kitchen 1 live roach in sticky trap on counter at wait station
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025067802 | Sep 9, 2025 | Dec 4, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Cook - total hand wash time was 7 seconds. Discussed proper hand wash with staff and manager on duty
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler across from grill- shell eggs above open carton of pasteurized eggs, shell eggs moved to bottom
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on end if cook line- cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding), pan filled above fill line, cook moved lettuce to bottom of cooler.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Towel bucket, chlorine sanitizer greater than 200 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Waffle iron
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both bathroom doors do not completely self close
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach in cooler on end of cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of refrigerators and freezer in storage room
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On cook line across from grill
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. In head by cook line, water drains very slowly.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen Ceiling tiles in kitchen Ceiling tile missing over hand wash sink by cook line across
Nov 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 6lb cans of corned beef.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat items in freezer in back room.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter in reach in cooler at bar 54F was held since 8am. Operator moved to freezer, cooled to 39.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Coffee pot stored in hand wash sink by office area. Operator removed coffee pot.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels by handwash sink at bar.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl used for scoop for sugar in storage area. Operator removed bowl.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing over handwash sink in cook line.
Cove molding at floor/wall in disrepair. Molding on wall behind three compartment sink warped and in disrepair
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line grooved and soiled. Green Cutting board in back area of kitchen grooved.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 2 6lb cans of corned beef with other cans in dry storage.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phones and AirPods stored above food preparation area and clean dishes. Operator moved items. Employee phone on prep area in bar.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting containers in ware washing area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall on cook line next to entrance has a hole in it.
Hood filters have gaps over cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan over dish machine soiled with debris
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean containers and bowls in warewashing station
Sep 10, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Hole in or other damage to wall. Multiple holes in wall in kitchen Floors in kitchen and storage areas soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Black fan over dish machine Hinges on coolers on cook line Fan guards in vertical silver cooler Sides of equipment on cook line
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on food containers on dish rack in back room
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Single door cooler on end of cook line
Sep 9, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 14 violations recorded, 7 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
7 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Sliced tomatoes, no date, white mold like substance, in reach in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In drawers on under flat top- Raw shrimp, hamburgers over cooked onions, diced tomatoes, operator move raw to bottom drawer In vertical freezer in back room- container of ice cream in pan with unpackaged beef, moved to bottom. Unpackaged raw beef over cooked onions, beef moved to bottom
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Hollandaise marked 8/22, see stop sale
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 6 live roaches under 3 compartment sink 1 live roach under silver vertical coolers coolers in back room of kitchen 1 live roach in sticky trap on counter at wait station
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Hollandaise marked 8/22, see stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In glass door cooler in bar- butter pads (45F - Cold Holding), removed from refrigeration 30 minutes ago, operator moved to other cooler recheck 43F
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of glass cleaner on counter at wait station next to and over food, moved to floor.
Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Thermometer in back of cooler, by office, moved to front
Dead roaches on premises. Approximately- 45 dead roaches in sticky traps in dry storage room 15 dead roaches in sticky glass door cooler in storage area 20 dead roaches in sticky trap under storage shelf across from coolers in back of kitchen 150 dead roaches under silver vertical coolers in back room 8 sticky traps on cook line under equipment with approx 20 dead roaches in each trap Roach egg sack on top of bag of polenta in back room 5 dead roaches on floor at wait station 8 dead roaches in sticky traps at wait station on wire shelf 8 dead roaches in sticky trap on floor in bar 20 dead roaches in sticky traps under espresso machine. 1 Roach egg sac under cash register in bar
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food in cooler with employee food in multiple coolers
Hole in or other damage to wall. Multiple holes in wall in kitchen Floors in kitchen and storage areas soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Black fan over dish machine Hinges on coolers on cook line Fan guards in vertical silver cooler Sides of equipment on cook line
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on food containers on dish rack in back room
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Single door cooler on end of cook line
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching soiled dishes then retrieving clean dishes from dishmachine. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open and operating. License expired on 02-01-2025.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark for cooked sausage links. Operator time marked item.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spray bottles inside bowl of hand wash sink in warewashing area. Operator removed item. Hand wash sink in bar used as dump sink for ice. Operator melted ice. Reviewed with Manager.
Spray bottle on cart at front counter containing window cleaner substance not labeled. Operator labeled item windex.
Jan 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 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. Cook cracked eggs then touched clean plates without washing hands, discussed proper hand washing with cook, he took gloves off and properly washed hands
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burgers above diced tomatoes on cook line in drawers, raw burgers moved to bottom shelf
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs on menu not identified as raw
Food stored on floor. Containers of oil on floor in back prep area, containers of oil put on crates
Apr 26, 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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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in prep area soiled
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler on cook line across from griddle
Apr 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine sanitizer for dishwasher machine 0ppm, inspector had employee set up three compartment sink to sanitize dishes, quaternary sanitizer in sink at 200ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burgers above cooked chicken in drawers on cook line, employee moved raw burgers to bottom drawer
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee picked towel up off floor then wrapped container of tomatoes without changing gloves or washing hands, discussed proper glove change and hand washing with employee, employee removed gloves and properly washed hands
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun soiled
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in prep area soiled
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler on cook line across from griddle
Nov 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets torn
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen
Open dumpster lid.
Oct 26, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 23 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate14 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. Dishmachine sanitizer at 0ppm, manager set up 3 compartment sink to sanitize dishes, sanitizer at 100ppm in 3 compartment sink
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook came in the back door from outside put gloves on and started preparing food without washing hands
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher handling dirty dishes then handling clean dishes
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burgers over diced tomatoes in drawers on cook line Raw shell egg above sliced cheese in reach in cooler Raw food moved to bottom shelf
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dog bowls in hand sink by dish machine, dog bowls removed
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink on cook line has food debris in it
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs on menu not identified as raw
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink next to dish machine
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water turned off at hand sink on cook line, hot water turned on under hand sink, water temperature 107F
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Electric scooter in prep area of kitchen next to employee preparing food Cell phone on top of reach in cooler Items removed
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Dishwasher with no hair restraint on, dishwasher put hair net on
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets torn
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor on cook line under equipment soiled
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in reach in freezer on cook line
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle, tongs removed
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled in prep area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of cooking equipment soiled
Open dumpster lid.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee bottle of water in reach in cooler, employee drink removed
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls on cook line soiled
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket on cook line at 0ppm, employee refilled sanitizer bucket with chlorine now at 100ppm
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.