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SAVAGES BAR AND GRILL

SAVAGES BAR AND GRILL maintains a 2.6/5 food safety rating based on 6 health department inspections in BROOKSVILLE. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

1691 East Jefferson Street
Florida, 34601
Hernando County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 12/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10932843

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine towards the office area.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in bar area underneath ice bins and liquor storage area.
  • 02C-03-5: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. Observed bath of shredded mozzarella cheese stored in cooler to the left of the cook line without a date marking. Employee added date mark. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 6/26/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10862696

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 6/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10747845

  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - 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. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cook line. Operator placed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink on cook line. Operator placed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 12/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8781611

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Manitowoc ice machine heavily soiled on drop plate. See stop sale.
  • 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice buckets stored on ground
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Multiple areas under equipment soiled
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of cups stored on floor in ice machine area
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ice
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade rusted
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pink chemical spray bottle in microwave area
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - 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

Inspection Date: 5/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8450344

  • 23-03-4:Basic - 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.
  • 08B-56-4:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - 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.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray paint stored above plastic storage bags in kitchen on shelf across from ice machine. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8380705

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler and freezer in rear prep area. Repeat Violation
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Operator covered during inspection Corrected On-Site
  • 33-12-4:Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Repeat Violation
  • 40-06-5:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. White reach in cooler in prep area missing handle Repeat Violation
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -In kitchen area -in men's room stall Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In rear prep area.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -in men's restroom
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda holster behind bar soiled. Operator cleaned during inspection Corrected On-Site
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation