GREG'S HAYSTAX INC

With 6 inspections documented, GREG'S HAYSTAX INC maintains a 2.2/5 food safety rating in UMATILLA. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

526 Umatilla Boulevard

Florida, 32784

Lake County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)

Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10935078

29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. -Hand sink by ware wash. Warning
06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Steaks at room temperature. Corrected On-Site Warning
02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk container of flour at wait station. Corrected On-Site Warning
01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -#10 of jalapeños. Warning
22-41-4: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. -0 ppm. Warning
03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Butter 70f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill or put on time plan. Warning
53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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
02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. -Taco meat. Warning

Inspection Date: 7/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10869116

N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 6/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10698451

24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans on dish drying shelf in the kitchen
10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In sugar container. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-41-4: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. Chlorine sanitizer 0 ppm Warning
01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator from day prior Cooked Chicken (48F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator from day prior Cooked Chicken (48F - Cold Holding)
41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer over 200+. Operator changed water rechecked 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site
22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board on prep table soiled
02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Taco meat in walk in cooler. Operator date mark Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8717895

12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site
14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. In warewash.
08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shell eggs over cut tomato. Corrected On-Site
31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site
53B-14-5: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.
41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -White spray bottle.

Inspection Date: 3/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8580690

12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site
14-10-4:Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Reach in cooler gasket torn across from flat grill.
16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On-Site
02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk container of sugar. Corrected On-Site
08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw pork over pre cooked chicken. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/22/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8339543

23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan covers. Corrected On-Site
09-01-4: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. Servers grabbing toast with barehands.
12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.