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MAHONS REAL BBQ

Food safety records indicate MAHONS REAL BBQ in GROVELAND has 9 inspections with a 3.2/5 overall rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Broad Street
Florida, 34736
Lake County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13478978

  • 51-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/31/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10841398

  • 51-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: **Time Extended**
  • 33-34-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. -outside storage area Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: **Time Extended**
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-07-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: Operator is registered for food manager test Saturday 8/2. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 5/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10747878

  • 51-09-4:Basic - 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 Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -container of sugar in kitchen Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -box of paper food trays on floor at entry to the kitchen Warning
  • 33-34-4:Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. -outside storage area Repeat Violation Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -sugar container in kitchen. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting boards in dry storage area Warning
  • 53A-07-6:Intermediate - 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/ Warning
  • 22-38-5:Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Warning

Inspection Date: 12/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8763688

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -License current and active, displayed license expired 4/1/23
  • 51-09-4:Basic - 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 Repeat Violation
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -white reach in cooler on line Repeat Violation
  • 33-34-4:Basic - Outside storage area not maintained clean and organized.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - 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.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -plastic jug in hand sink in kitchen Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -bottle of clear liquid by hand sink

Inspection Date: 4/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8576211

  • 51-09-4:Basic - 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. Repeat Violation
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -White refrigerator.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Chicken at room temp.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Drain pipe under handsink. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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.

Inspection Date: 12/15/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8368339

  • 51-09-4:Basic - 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.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Potatoes.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. White refrigerator. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/4/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8456501

  • 51-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Operator having difficulty obtaining signature **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/27/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8445163

  • 51-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Operator having difficulty obtaining signature **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Eva. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: Operator showed proof that testing has been ordered and is currently waiting on receiving. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/14/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8321812

  • 51-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Operator having difficulty obtaining signature **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Eva. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended**