GRUFFS TAP & GRILL

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle containing "Mucinex" cold medicine stored on table beside single-use napkins innserver station. Manager removed the medicine from the area during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One expired ServSafe food managers certificate for N. Patel expired on 01/05/2026.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bottom edge of deflector plate inside ice machine soiled with mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Paint peeling from ceiling in several areas in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1. Three dead roaches in floor in dry storage area in back of kitchen. 2. One dead roach on floor below maintenance shelf in back of kitchen. Manager swept both areas during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup of ice on rack in back of walk-in freezer.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Sides of fryers soiled with grease. 2. Shelving in walk-in cooler soiled with food debris and/or mold-like substance.

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Two employee drink bottles stored on shelf directly above pan containing steaks inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Employee moved both drinks to the bottom shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box containing single-use platters stored directly on floor in storage room. Manager placed the box on a shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Scraper with melted handle in prep table at cookline. Manager discarded the scraper during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 1. Aerosol can containing "root touch-up" stored on shelf in cabinet beside single-use cups in bar area. An employee removed chemical from the cabinet during this inspection. 2. Aerosol can containing air freshener stored on table beside clean utensils in kitchen. Manager removed chemical from the table during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Interior of ice machines soiled with lid soiled with mold-like substance. Manager cleaned the interior of the door during this inspection. 2. Can opener blade on table near cookline soiled either black substance. Manager moved the can opener to the warewash area during this inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Interior of dish machine soiled with lime-like substance.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 1. Metal bowl without handle stored down inside container of flour. Manager removed bowl from flour during this inspection. 2. Single-use condiment cup without handle stored down inside container of seasoning on shelf near cookline. Manager removed condiment cup from container during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Paint peeling on ceiling in several areas in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Large pot not inverted on top shelf near ice machine in back of kitchen.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Two buckets containing flour stored directly on floor in back of kitchen. Manager placed both onna shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Wall in kitchen behind ice machines soiled with soiled with dust. 2. Floor below handwash sink in bar area soiled with dirt and/or debris.

High Priority - 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. Dish machine chlorine 0ppm. Chemical lines dispensing chemicals onto the floor. Manager temporarily repaired machine and called for service during this inspection. Chlorine 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Pan containing four sealed packages of grouper thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging. Grouper is fully thawed. Package does have a label indicating the grouper must be removed from packaging prior to thawing.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Wall and deflector plate inside ice machine soiled with black substance.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No towels at handwash sink in bar area. Manager replenished towels during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Three containers of seasonings with single-use condiment cups without handles stored down inside containers on rolling rack near cookline. Manager had employee remove all condiment cups from seasonings during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Paint peeling from ceiling in kitchen near warewash area. Repeat Violation

Basic - 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. Inside reach-in cooler at cookline: Pan containing four sealed packages of grouper thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging. Grouper is fully thawed. Package does have a label indicating the grouper must be removed from packaging prior to thawing. Stop sale issued.

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Handles on beer cooler in bar area repaired with duct tape. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around nozzles of fountain machine in server station soiled with mold-like substance.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes containing single-use lids and foil pans stored directly on floor in liquor storage room. Manager placed all items on a shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Dish machine 0ppm. Manager fixed sanitizer line, then primed machine. Then, chlorine 50ppm. Inspector instructed manager to have employees run all dishes washed today back through the dish machine to be sanitized. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2024.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Basket containing spray bottle of perfume stored on prep table in server station beside foam takeout containers. Manager removed perfume from table during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee at cookline filled a pitcher with water at handwash sink on right side of cookline.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-use condiment cup stored inside container of steak seasoning. Manager discarded condiment cup during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Paint peeling from ceiling above beer walk-in cooler, cookline, and corner of kitchen near dish machine.

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape used to repair freezer door handle at cookline.

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Pan containing personal food stored on shelf above containers of pasta inside walk-in cooler. Manager moved personal food to the bottom shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Two cracked plastic pan lids in-use inside walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket containing sugar stored directly on floor in dry storage area. Manager placed sugar on table during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from oven door handle at cookline. Employee removed tongs from handle during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Aerosol air freshener stored on tray in server station beside clean coffee mugs. Manager removed spray from area during this inspection. Cigarettes and perfume stored beside container of salt and above takeout cups in cabinet behind bar. Employee removed all from cabinet during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at both spigots at mop sink. Backflow prevention device missing at spigot on back corner of building. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior walls of ice machine soiled with mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink in bar area. Employee replenished towels at handwash sink during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Several large holes in ceiling in back of restaurant near water heater. Large hole in ceiling in back of kitchen near ice machine.

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches on floor in dry storage are in back of kitchen. Two dead roaches on floor in kitchen beside wall below three-compartment sink. One dead roach on floor in kitchen beside ice machine. Two dead roaches on floor in unused banquet area or restaurant. Manager cleaned up and discarded all dead roaches during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked and chipped plastic pan in-use on rack inside walk-in freezer.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice buildup on shelving inside reach-in freezer at cookline. Ice buildup around door of walk-in freezer.

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. No trash receptacle available near handwash sink in back of kitchen near walk-in freezer. Manager placed trash can at handwash sink during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Lower shelving of prep tables throughout establishment heavily rusted.

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old lettuce stuck to side of plastic pan on clean dish rack near dish machine. Clean plastic pan lid soiled with black substance on clean dish rack near dish machine. Employee washed and sanitized both during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pan of frozen raw chicken thawing in standing water in prep sink in back of kitchen. Inspector turned on cool running water over chicken and reviewed proper thawing methods with manager during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Floors throughout kitchen heavily soiled with grease and/or food debris under and around equipment. Floor in server station below table soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored directly on floor at cookline.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Pan of raw chicken stored on shelf above box containing unwashed potatoes inside walk-in cooler. Manager moved chicken to another shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and raw beef wrapped in plastic stored on shelf above container of naan bread inside walk-in freezer. Manager placed raw items on bottom shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Several bottles of hand soap stored on shelf above condiment cups in kitchen near back door. Manager moved soap to the chemical storage shelf during this inspection. Stainless steel polish stored on table beside pan containing rice in kitchen near warewash area. Manager removed stainless steel polish from table during this inspection. Jug containing "Pine-Sol" stored on lower shelf of prep table beside jug containing apple juice in server station. Manager removed chemicals from area during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing on side of building in outdoor seating area. Backflow prevention device missing at spigot on rear corner side of building. Backflow prevention device missing at hose connection at outside mop sink.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of microwave at cookline heavily soiled. Can opener blade soiled with black substance at prep table near cookline. Deflector plate inside ice machine in kitchen near back door soiled with black substance. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled a container with water at handwash sink at cookline. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No handwash sign and/or paper towels/mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at cookline missing handwash sign. Handwash sink in bar area missing towels. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing sanitizer missing label near handwash sink in bar area. Manager added proper label during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Condiment cup used as scoop inside bin of flour and two containers of seasonings at cookline. Manager removed all condiment cups from containers during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut marks in cutting board at cookline.

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor below chemical storage shelf in kitchen near back door. 11 dead roaches on floor around mop sink in kitchen near walk-in freezer. Four dead roaches on floor in u used banquet room. Manager began cleaning dead roaches during this inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Pink drink cup and bottle of water on prep table beside takeout cups and utensils in server station. Manager removed drinks from table during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under and around equipment behind bar area soiled with broken glass and debris. Floor throughout kitchen soiled with grease and/or food debris under and around tables/equipment. Repeat Violation

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Trash can unavailable near handwash sink near walk-in freezer. Manager placed a trash can at handwash sink during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above grill heavily soiled with grease. Lower shelf below grill heavily soiled with grease and/or food debris. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box containing takeout containers stored on floor in liquor storage room. Repeat Violation

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pan containing raw frozen fish thawing inside prep sink without running water. Manager placed pan of raw fish into the walk-in cooler to continue thawing during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher gauge in red zone on floor in kitchen near back door.

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Large propane tank stored on floor inside establishment near water heater.

High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Cheesecake marked 12/12/2022.

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Female employee cutting lemons with bare hands.

Intermediate - 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/ One male manager for over one year.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dough machine with buildup. Slicer with buildup. Shelves inside reach-in cooler on cookline. Interior of microwave. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No soap and/or towels provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at end of cookline missing soap. Hand sink near warewash sink missing soap. Hand sink behind bar missing soap and towels. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Alfredo made yesterday missing date mark. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Four incomplete, missing date of birth.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of sanitizer on lower shelf of prep table in server station not labeled. Bottle of sanitizer below hand sink in bar area not labeled.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling above storage shelf near ice machine.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks above prep tables throughout kitchen. All were discarded. Employee drinks in cooler above chicken. Manager moved to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Gaskets torn on reach-in cooler at cookline. Handle missing on microwave.

Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walls throughout kitchen. Floor heavily soiled under cooking equipment.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of chicken and case of bread on floor inside walk-in freezer.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Inside walk-in freezer.

Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Ice bucked not inverted on top of ice machine.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around door of reach-in cooler near beer storage rack. Hood filters above grill. Shelf above grill. Door handle of grill. Exterior of microwave. Exterior of reach-in cooler on cookline. Repeat Violation

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler near cookline.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table at server station. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Male employee adjusted pans and continued to work with pans of food on cookline. Male employee touched face and continued to put on gloves without first washing hands.

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Cheesecake in walk in cooler has mold.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice bin in server station. Ice machine has build up on deflector plate. Reach in cooler soiled on cookline. Slicer blade and sharpener soiled. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink in bar was used to fill bucket with water. Scrub pad in sink on cookline. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two cards expired.

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Several holes in ceiling in kitchen area.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. One drink on shelf over foam trays. One drink over nuggets in reach in freezer. Moved all. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on shelf over foam trays. Moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Ice scoop on top of ice machine. Also, buckets not inverted. All were moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In bar area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of all equipment on cookline. Also, hotbox near slicer.

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Wall behind cooking equipment and prep area. Also, floor under equipment at bar soiled.

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed celery on shelf over pasta. Moved. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cream in reach in make table opened yesterday. Date added. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice bin has black substance in server station. Slicer has old food.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink in kitchen has butter inside. Moved butter. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on top of make table. Moved. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bag on top of flour. Moved. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored improperly or with handle above top of food within a closed container. In use ice bucket not inverted. Several pair of tongs on oven door handles. Scoop handle inside flour. All were up in proper place. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink in bar area

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Bucket on floor on cookline. Picked up. Also, wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer. Placed in bucket. Corrected On-Site