LUGO'S GRILL
20583 W PENNSYLVANIA AVE, Dunnellon FL 34431 · 3526343723
Last inspected Jan 8, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 18 points better than where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (127F - Hot Holding). Manager stated the rice was cooked at 11am this morning and reheated the rice to 169F during this inspection.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jan 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. One sealed reduced oxygen package containing whitefish thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging. The fish is completely thawed. The package does have a label indicating the fish must be removed from packaging prior to thawing.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager, R. Lugo, has no proof of manager certification. This manager was the manager in-charge during the last inspection.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Inspector observed four employees working with and handling food without a certified food manager present.
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. One sealed reduced oxygen package containing whitefish thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging. The fish is completely thawed. The package does have a label indicating the fish must be removed from packaging prior to thawing. Stop sale issued.
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Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor in storage room in hallway. Manager swept the area during this inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and mail stored directly on top of deli slicer at cookline. Manager removed both items from the area during this inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested clear plastic pans on drying shelf in warewash area.
Equipment in poor repair. Two nonfunctional coolers in bar area. No TCS foods stored inside.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from oven door handle at cookline. Manager removed the tongs from the area during this inspection.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Water draining very slowly at handwash sink at dish machine.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Discarded door stored behind dumpster.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Unsealed wood on walls inside food storage room in hallway.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board a refrigerated make-table. Manager returned the cloth to the sanitizer bucket during this inspection.
Aug 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment has had a change of ownership and continued to operate. License issued today.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Tube of raw ground beef stored on shelf directly above pan containing au jus inside reach-in cooler in storage area. Manager moved the raw ground beef to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside refrigerated make-table at cookline: pork (58F - Cold Holding); ground beef (50F - Cold Holding); beef (45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the items were left at room temperature during lunch for approximately 90 minutes. Manager added ice to all items and moved them into a freezer to rapidly cool to 41F. pork (58F 2:30, 33F 3:30 - Cooling); ground beef (50F 2:30, 34F 3:30 - Cooling); beef (45F 2:45, 33F 3:30- Cooling)
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two aerosol cans containing "Glade" air freshener and oven cleaner stored on shelf near cookline directly beside containers of seasoning. Employee removed both chemicals from the shelf during this inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Several nonfunctional coolers in storage and bar area.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. 1. Roll of duct tape stored on top of deli slicer. 2. Leaf blower stored on top of unused cooler in bar area. Both were removed during this inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored down inside mop bucket in chemical storage closet.
Jan 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bread dough stored inside Walmart grocery bag in direct contact with bag inside reach-in freezer near kitchen. Manager removed frozen dough from grocery bag during this inspection.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Package of raw chicken stored directly above package containing raw pork inside reach-in cooler in rear storage room. Employee placed raw chicken on the bottom shelf during this inspection.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from oven door handle at cookline. Manager removed tongs from handle during this inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Tracks for door on onion and potato storage shelf soiled with dirt and/or food debris.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Bench grinder used to sharpen knives stored directly on top of large mixer in back of kitchen. Employee placed grinder in the maintenance storage closet during this inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pan containing raw fish being thawed at room temp inside prep sink without running water. Fish is still frozen. Manager turned on cool running water over pan of fish during this inspection.
Sep 13, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of frying oil stored on shelf in chemical storage closet directly beside several cans of paint. Manager moved the frying oil to another shelf away from chemicals during this inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing from spigot on side of building beside propane tanks.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Paint and/or plaster peeling on ceiling in dry storage room.
Jan 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Raw pork stored in grocery bags in black reach-in freezer near cookline. Manager wrapped pork in food-grade plastic during this inspection.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Pan containing raw beef in plastic wrap stored on shelf above package containing frozen plantains inside reach-in freezer in storage area. Manager removed plantains from freezer during this inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Clean cutting board and French fry cutter stored on lower shelf of prep table beside jugs containing bleach and dish machine chemicals. Manager removed cutting board and fry cutter from shelf during this inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at spigot on side of building near propane tanks.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at cookline stained.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket stored in handwash sink at cookline. Manager removed bucket from sink during this inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Deep cut marks in cutting board on make-table at cookline.
Dead roaches on premises. Five dead roaches on floor in storage area below shelf containing potatoes and onions. Manager cleaned up and discarded dead roaches during this inspection.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken floor tiles in warewash area near dish machine and handwash sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of old refrigeration unit used for pan storage in storage room soiled with food debris.
Aug 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (127F - Hot Holding). Manager stated the rice was cooked at 11am this morning and reheated the rice to 169F during this inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled a bucket with water at handwash sink at cookline.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tank not secured inside storage closet near warewash area.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor in bar area. Manager cleaned up and discarded during this inspection.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Two clear plastic pans cracked on shelf in warewash area.
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.