SAVAGES BAR AND GRILL
1691 E JEFFERSON ST, Brooksville FL 34601 · 352-799-1987
Last inspected Apr 29, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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DEC 24
JUN 25
DEC 25
APR 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 24 points better than where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach crawling across top of reach-in cooler door on cook line to the left of the flat top grill.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $2,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023029713 | May 15, 2023 | Sep 14, 2023 | $800 |
| 3--2023015505 | Mar 15, 2023 | Aug 17, 2023 | $800 |
| 3--2023004532 | Jan 5, 2023 | Feb 15, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2026. Operator renewed at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease. Operator has scheduled to clean filters and holds.
Dec 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed bath of shredded mozzarella cheese stored in cooler to the left of the cook line without a date marking. Employee added date mark.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine towards the office area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in bar area underneath ice bins and liquor storage area.
Jun 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach crawling across top of reach-in cooler door on cook line to the left of the flat top grill.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cook line. Operator placed.
No soap provided at handwash sink on cook line. Operator placed.
Dec 19, 2024Inspection 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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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ice
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade rusted
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pink chemical spray bottle in microwave area
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in cook line area 72F after running approximately 2 minutes
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Manitowoc ice machine heavily soiled on drop plate. See stop sale.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice buckets stored on ground
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Multiple areas under equipment soiled
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of cups stored on floor in ice machine area
May 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed two bottles stored in corner of ice bin in bar to the left of the reach-in coolers for the beer kegs. Ice in bin is for consumption for drinks. Employee removed and discarded surrounding ice.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license at time of inspection.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed two bottles stored in corner of ice bin in bar to the left of the reach-in coolers for the beer kegs. Ice in bin is for consumption for drinks. Employee removed and discarded surrounding ice.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray paint stored above plastic storage bags in kitchen on shelf across from ice machine. Employee removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods above grill and fryers soiled with an accumulation of food debris, grease, and dust.
Jul 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler and freezer in rear prep area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Operator covered during inspection
Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee tobacco product on top of cooler containing clean drink glasses. Operator removed.
Equipment in poor repair. White reach in cooler in prep area missing handle
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -In kitchen area -in men's room stall
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In rear prep area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -in men's restroom
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda holster behind bar soiled. Operator cleaned during inspection
Open dumpster lid.
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.