GRUMPY'S RESTAURANT
GRUMPY'S RESTAURANT located in NEPTUNE BEACH has undergone 9 health department inspections, achieving a 2.3/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
200 3rd Street
Florida, 32266
Duval County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 7/31/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10903897
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed interior of dish machine with lime buildup.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen area soiled.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed on dry rack dish ware and utensils stored in soiled container. Manager removed and placed in ware washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on cook line deeply grooved close to walk in cooler.
- 12B-04-4:Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Observed employee food stored on prep table while prepping. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing bracelets. Repeat Violation
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on dry rack containers wet nesting. Manager removed and placed in ware washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door gasket torn.
- 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chemical dish machine at 0ppm. Chemical sanitizer was low in bucket. Manager replaced sanitizer bucket. Second test on dish machine at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 flying insect at entrance of kitchen.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in drawer cooler Ham steak (46F - Cold Holding). Manager provided ice bath to cool down. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in steam table Hollandaise (110F-118F - Hot Holding), stored double panned. Manager removed and had employee reheat Hollandaise. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 1 employee food training certification expired.
Inspection Date: 1/23/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8841690
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled behind splash guard of unit near ice chute.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on dry food rack. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site 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. Observed employee jackets stored on food in dry storage. Manager removed jackets from dry storage. Corrected On-Site
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with watch and bracelets on.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open at start of inspection. Manager had employee close dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of stainless steel cleaner over clean dry pans. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at employee hand sink located on cook line. Manager provided soap for employee hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 8/1/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8842418
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 7/29/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8841059
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect in warehouse washing area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-29: Not observed at callback **Time Extended**
- 01B-14-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 5 cracked shell eggs with raw shell eggs on cook line. See stop sale Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-29: Not observed at callback **Time Extended**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in flip top cooler at the end of cook line tuna salad (49F - Cold Holding); Chicken salad (50F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (51F - Cold Holding); Potato salad (50F - Cold Holding); TAZIKI Sauce with dairy (49F - Cold Holding); Cheddar cheese (52F - Cold Holding); White Cheese (52F - Cold Holding) - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-29: Observed in flip top cooler at the end of cook line tuna salad (50F - Cold Holding); Chicken salad (50F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (51F - Cold Holding); Potato salad (50F - Cold Holding); TAZIKI Sauce with dairy (51F - Cold Holding); Cheddar cheese (52F - Cold Holding); White Cheese (52F - Cold Holding) Tomatoes (50F-Cold Holding) Cooler has an ambient temperature of 50F. Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler at the end of cook line tuna salad (49F - Cold Holding); Chicken salad (50F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (51F - Cold Holding); Potato salad (50F - Cold Holding); TAZIKI Sauce with dairy (49F - Cold Holding); Cheddar cheese (52F - Cold Holding); White Cheese (52F - Cold Holding). See Stop Sale Cooler has an ambient temperature of 49F. Manager stated items were left in cooler overnight. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-29: Observed in flip top cooler at the end of cook line tuna salad (50F - Cold Holding); Chicken salad (50F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (51F - Cold Holding); Potato salad (50F - Cold Holding); TAZIKI Sauce with dairy (51F - Cold Holding); Cheddar cheese (52F - Cold Holding); White Cheese (52F - Cold Holding) Tomatoes (50F-Cold Holding) Admin Complaint
Inspection Date: 7/26/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8791042
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table on cook line. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door gasket torn on flip top cooler at the end of cook line. Observed ice buildup in walk in Freezer.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler with shelves with rust that has pitted surface.
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect in warehouse washing area.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed business license expired 6-1-2024.
- 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 5 cracked shell eggs with raw shell eggs on cook line. See stop sale Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in flip top cooler at the end of cook line tuna salad (49F - Cold Holding); Chicken salad (50F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (51F - Cold Holding); Potato salad (50F - Cold Holding); TAZIKI Sauce with dairy (49F - Cold Holding); Cheddar cheese (52F - Cold Holding); White Cheese (52F - Cold Holding)
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler at the end of cook line tuna salad (49F - Cold Holding); Chicken salad (50F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (51F - Cold Holding); Potato salad (50F - Cold Holding); TAZIKI Sauce with dairy (49F - Cold Holding); Cheddar cheese (52F - Cold Holding); White Cheese (52F - Cold Holding). See Stop Sale Cooler has an ambient temperature of 49F. Manager stated items were left in cooler overnight. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Inspection Date: 2/29/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8620722
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 2/27/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8525241
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on shelf over prep table. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chemical Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk in cooler Milk (48F - Cold Holding); Butter milk (49F - Cold Holding); Quiche (48F - Cold Holding); Corn beef (48F - Cold Holding); Canadian bacon (48F - Cold Holding); Roast beef (48F - Cold Holding); Ham (48F - Cold Holding); Turkey (48F - Cold Holding); Sour cream (48F - Cold Holding); Greek yogurt (48F - Cold Holding); Minced garlic (48F - Cold Holding); Mashed potatoes (48F - Cold Holding). See stop sale. Manager stated walk In cooler was not working properly when they arrived ,manager turned unit off and on. Operator stated they have had a company working on cooler for 3 days. Inspector able to get 42F ambient temperature of unit. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed walk in cooler Milk (48F - Cold Holding); Butter milk (49F - Cold Holding); Quiche (48F - Cold Holding); Corn beef (48F - Cold Holding); Canadian bacon (48F - Cold Holding); Roast beef (48F - Cold Holding); Ham (48F - Cold Holding); Turkey (48F - Cold Holding); Sour cream (48F - Cold Holding); Greek yogurt (48F - Cold Holding); Minced garlic (48F - Cold Holding); Mashed potatoes (48F - Cold Holding) Warning
Inspection Date: 10/18/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8524608
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked okra 95 , fries 120, sausage Pattie's 120 , sausage links 120 in hot well by Hand wash sink near walk in cooler. Placed about 45 mins ago. Person In Charge discarded items. Sausage links 114. Patties 115 gravy 120 in steam well. Person In Charge reheated items to 170-180 Items placed about 45 mins before. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: At callback : sausage links 105°,106° sausage patties 114° , 115° hot holding. Per Person In Charge items were placed about 45 mins before. Items reheated to 165°-170°. Admin Complaint
Inspection Date: 10/11/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8368956
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Missing ceiling tile by rear exit.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between equipment in make table. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Dry rack.
- 03E-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Mashed potatoes 110°. Greens 115° , greens 115°. Reheat started about 7:45am. In steam well. Steam well temperature 120° with low water. Person In Charge took items to cook lines for immediate heating. 170-180° after intervention. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked okra 95° , fries 120°, sausage Pattie's 120° , sausage links 120° in hot well by Hand wash sink near walk in cooler. Placed about 45 mins ago. Person In Charge discarded items. Sausage links 114°. Patties 115° gravy 120° in steam well. Person In Charge reheated items to 170-180° Items placed about 45 mins before. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle , sanitizer, over containers of raisins. Frontline. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site Warning