MAHONS REAL BBQ
247 W BROAD ST, Groveland FL 34736 · 352-250-8521
Last inspected Jun 25, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 28 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jun 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. -beans, collard greens, chicken in reach in freezer in dining area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. -0 units on license, 16 seats in establishment
Food stored on floor. -box of raw chicken in outside storage cooler
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High grass/weeds surrounding building. -back area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezers.
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. -outside storage area
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. -old coolers, equipment
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -forks on front line
Dec 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -restroom, operator provided
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee peeling potatoes is wearing a watch, employee removed
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. -seats increased from 0 to 13
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets and sides of reach in freezers
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. -outside storage area
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. -old stove, broken coolers, old chairs outside storage area.
Sep 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. -seats increased from 0 to 16
Jul 31, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs over potato salad in reach in cooler in dining area. Operator corrected.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. -seats increased from 0 to 16
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. -outside storage area
May 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs over potato salad in reach in cooler in dining area. Operator corrected.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting boards in dry storage area
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. -seats increased from 0 to 16
Food stored on floor. -container of sugar in kitchen
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -box of paper food trays on floor at entry to the kitchen
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. -outside storage area
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -sugar container in kitchen. Operator labeled.
Dec 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs over sauces and pickles in white refrigerator in seating area.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -plastic jug in hand sink in kitchen
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -bottle of clear liquid by hand sink
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -License current and active, displayed license expired 4/1/23
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. -License is 0 seats, 12 in establishment
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -white reach in cooler on line
Outside storage area not maintained clean and organized.
Apr 26, 2024Inspection 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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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potato salad 50f, Burgers 51f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. License shows 0 seats. 12 in dining room.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -White refrigerator.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Chicken at room temp.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Drain pipe under handsink.
Dec 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. License shows 0 seats. 12 in dining room.
Food stored on floor. -Potatoes.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. White refrigerator.
Aug 4, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment DBPR license shows 0 seats, 12 seats observed in dining area. Provided seating change form.
Jul 27, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Eva.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment DBPR license shows 0 seats, 12 seats observed in dining area. Provided seating change form.
Jul 14, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Eva.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment DBPR license shows 0 seats, 12 seats observed in dining area. Provided seating change form.
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.