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IDLE HOUR GRILL

IDLE HOUR GRILL located in BLOUNTSTOWN has undergone 6 health department inspections, achieving a 3.8/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 6 reports on file

17932 MAIN ST N STE 1

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/5/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10912185

Met Inspection Standards

5 int, 2 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Coke box on floor next to soda machine in back storage area.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in mop bucket not hung to dry.
  • 11-01-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal).
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. RIC gaskets build up of food debris and not maintained in good condition.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink in back dish area blocked by table stand. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in back storage area has trash and is used for other purposes.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink used in bar area. Using 4th sink as hand wash sink in bar area. Explained to employee that hand sink in original plans must be used.

4/2/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10751007

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 2 basic

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris/soil residue on double door reach-in cooler door handle next to cook line.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of 3 microwave ovens with accumulation of food debris. Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on prep table near grill with deep grooves soiled with accumulation of food debris and black mold-like substance.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink in dish area blocked by mop bucket. Operator moved mop bucket at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

1/28/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10750771

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

12/27/2024· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8782365

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int, 3 basic

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank not secured near soda syrups in dry storage area.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of 2 microwaves both with accumulation of grease/food debris.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed flattop grill leaking grease onto floor on cook line. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap, only hand sanitizer, at handwash sink in employee bathroom. Food manager stated that he has ordered more. **Corrective Action Taken**

2/13/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8464424

Met Inspection Standards

3 int, 3 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed drinks fryer oil in containers stored on floor in back storage area.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Togo container in box stored on floor in back storage area.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket not hung to dry in back kitchen area.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bowl in hand wash sink next to three compartment sink in dish area.
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink next to cook line.

8/4/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8451769

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed