Starke, Bradford County

GRANNIES RESTAURANT

367 N TEMPLE AVE, Starke, FL 32091

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
1 High Priority
May 13, 2026
City
Starke
County
Bradford
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 13, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 10

08A-20-5

Detail 24571884

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the standup reach in cooler, raw beef stored over pooled raw shell eggs. Operator relocated the ground beef. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24571891

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food residue staining build up on flip top reach in cooler cutting board. Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 24571883

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk in cooler, stew prepared 5/11 missing product date marking. Employee placed date marker on container. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 24571886

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food labeled as employee food stored on shelf over cut lemons in wait station reach in cooler, employee rearranged storage levels. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 24571890

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf over prep station, clean plastic containers stacked while wet. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 24571888

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Standup reach in freezer door handle broken off. Stand up reach in cooler bottom door gasket torn.

36-73-4

Detail 24571892

Basic - Floor, walls and ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors and wall behind cook line with food debris and grease build up. Ceiling tiles and vents over cook line with dust accumulation. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 24571887

Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug of fryer oil stored on floor by cook line hand wash sink.

23-03-4

Detail 24571885

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line reach in cooler door gasket with food debris build up. Fryer exhaust vents with food debris build up. Fan guard of walk in cooler and stand up reach in cooler have dust build up. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 24571889

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Green dumpster lid open. Operator closed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Sep 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

50-17-3

Detail 24032067

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment open and operating with expired license from 06/01/2025. Renewal - The licensee is responsible for renewing the license prior to the expiration date. Any public lodging establishment or public food service establishment operating on an expired license is deemed to be operating without a license, and subject to the penalties provided by law. Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 24032064

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Flip top reach in cooler on cook line, cutting board has food residue staining. Repeat Violation

24-05-4

Detail 24032060

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. In dry storage area on shelves, clean metal containers not inverted or covered.

24-08-4

Detail 24032065

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf over three compartment sink, clean plastic containers stacked while wet. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 24032061

Basic - Floor, walls and ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen area ceiling and air vents with dust build up. Wall behind cook line with food grease build up. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24032066

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Flip top reach in cooler on cook line, door gaskets with food debris build up. Cook line hood filters with grease build up over fryers. Grease food debris build up on vent of cook line fryers. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 24032062

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid left open. Repeat Violation

21-07-4

Detail 24032063

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wait station sanitizer at 0ppm, operator added chlorine bleach to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

Feb 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 11

03D-02-5

Detail 23576122

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In the walk in cooler, turkey (50F - Cold Holding); pork (45F - Cold Holding) per operator cooked the previous day and cooled in walk in cooler over night, deep container tightly covered with tin foil. Operator labeled to not be served to the public. Corrective Action Taken

35A-04-4

Detail 23576124

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 6 rodent droppings on various shelves of the dry storage room off the backside of the kitchen area. Operator swept and discarded the observed droppings and will remove products from shelves and deep clean storage room when available. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23576114

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In the walk in cooler, turkey (50F - Cold Holding); pork (45F - Cold Holding) per operator cooked the previous day and cooled in walk in cooler over night, deep container tightly covered with tin foil. Operator labeled to not be served to the public. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 23576116

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line with food residue staining build up. Repeat Violation

53B-01-5

Detail 23576117

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. No proof of food handler training, all certificates expired from 2024. Warning

08B-49-4

Detail 23576118

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In the walk in cooler employee personal cake over food for customers. In the wait station reach in cooler, employee personal food over condiments for customers. Operator relocated the personal food. Corrective Action Taken

24-08-4

Detail 23576115

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf over prep area, clean containers stacked while wet. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 23576120

Basic - Floor, walls and ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Ceilings in kitchen with food vapor staining and dust. Wall behind cook line with grease and food debris. Floor behind cook line with grease build up. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23576123

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Backside of fryers with grease food debris build up. Reach in cooler door gasket with food debris build up. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 23576121

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster lid open. Operator closed the lid. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 23576119

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on backside of in use prep table. Sanitizer solution at 0ppm, added chlorine bleach to 100ppm. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Aug 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 9

22-02-4

Detail 23084012

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep station with debris build up around blade.

12B-07-4

Detail 23084016

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep station in front of hot well. Operator relocated the employee beverage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 23084018

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the shelf over the prep station, clean plastic containers stacked while wet. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 23084014

Basic - Floors, walls and ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walls in kitchen have build up of food vapor staining. Floor behind cook line with grease build up. Ceiling over kitchen with food vapor staining and dust. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23084015

Basic - Food stored on floor. In the dry storage shed, jug of fryer oil stored on the floor. Operator relocated the fryer oil. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 23084013

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on the oven door handles. Operator relocated the tongs. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23084017

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line fryer vents have build up of grease. Kitchen equipment power cords over cook line with build up of grease. Cook line hood filters with debris build up. Standup reach in cooler on cook line has debris build up in the bottom gaskets. Wait station soda dispenser has mold like substance on the underside of the dispenser behind the nozzles. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 23084020

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid left open. Operator closed the lid. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 23084019

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on the hot well of the cook line. Employee removed the wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site

Dec 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

08A-02-6

Detail 22508590

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In the walk in freezer, plastic container of raw liver stored over wrapped cooked chicken breasts. Operator relocated the liver and chicken breasts. Corrected On-Site

35A-03-4

Detail 22508592

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach by the not in use exit door from the dining room. Operator swept and discarded the dead roach. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22508586

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open drink cup stored on prep table. Operator removed the open cup. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 22508585

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In the reach in cooler behind the front service counter, employees personal food on the top shelf over food and beverages for customers. Operator relocated the employee food. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22508587

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the shelf over the three compartment sink and over the prep table, clean plastic containers stacked while wet. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 22508591

Basic - Floors, Walls and Ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Build up of grease and debris on the floor behind the main cook line. Build up of dust on air vent system over the main cook line. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22508589

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Build up of grease and food debris on the backside of the fryers. Walk in cooler door gasket has build up of residue staining.

02D-01-5

Detail 22508588

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar container at the entrance to the dry storage area missing product description.

Jul 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 10

50-17-3

Detail 22138717

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6.1.23.

08A-20-5

Detail 22138716

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In single door reach in cooler raw sausage stored over raw fish. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22138710

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler beef, pork, potatoes,sausage 44-46F. Person in charge states has had door open. Called for service during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-15-5

Detail 22138712

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on prep table at 200+ ppm. Rebleaching strips. Person in charge remade to 50ppm and moved to appropriate location. Corrected On-Site

03D-15-4

Detail 22138714

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Rice in kitchen in covered metal pans on prep table in kitchen at 92F. 45 minutes later, rice still at 92F. Person in charge moved to oven to reheat. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 22138709

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan in hand wash sink on cookline, person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03F-08-5

Detail 22138713

Intermediate - Time/temperature control for safety food held using a 6-hour time control plan is not monitored to ensure the temperature is not greater than 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge states holding items on 6 hour time. Unable to provide proof of temperature monitoring for items.

24-08-4

Detail 22138715

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at server area wet nesting. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 22138711

Basic - Floors walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in kitchen with heavy debris buildup behind fryers, under triple sink, dishmachine, around water heater. Tiles in kitchen not smooth and easily cleanable in parts. Ceiling vents heavily soiled with dust, debris. Dust observed on ceiling in kitchen. Repeat Violation

29-11-4

Detail 22138708

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet at mop sink leaks clean water directly onto ground.

Jan 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

14-15-4

Detail 21743222

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed potatoes being stored in hardware store bucket.

03F-02-5

Detail 21743226

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Items held on time replaced, not retime marked. Person in charge marked appropriately. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 21743220

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wish stored in hand wash sink by cookline, person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 21743223

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. One bottle of chemical at dishmachine unlabeled.

24-08-4

Detail 21743221

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting at server area.

36-73-4

Detail 21743224

Basic - Floors walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors with heavy grease and debris buildup behind cookline, under dishmachine, sinks in kitchen. Wall behind dishmachine with debris buildup. Vents in kitchen with dust buildup. Repeat Violation

33-11-4

Detail 21743218

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Missing from right side of dumpster. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21743225

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of soap dispenser by dishmachine with debris buildup. Fan in kitchen with debris buildup. Top shelf above hot holding wells with debris buildup. Repeat Violation

21-35-5

Detail 21743219

Basic - Slash-resistant gloves that do not have a smooth, durable and nonabsorbent outer surface contacting ready-to-eat food. Observed employee handling and cutting ready to eat potatoes with slash resistant glove, no plastic glove over top.

Sep 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

41-07-4

Detail 21368852

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored on shelf above prep table in kitchen. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21368855

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw bacon stored over sauce. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 21368850

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Coffee pot stored in hand wash sink in the front line. Person in charge removed Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 21368853

Basic - Floors walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy debris buildup behind cookline. Floors under triple sink, wall at dishmachine with debris buildup. Floor under bag in box soda storage with debris buildup.

33-11-4

Detail 21368849

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

23-03-4

Detail 21368851

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Debris buildup on paper towel and soap dispensers in kitchen, on door to walk in cooler. Dust buildup on shelves, cords in kitchen. Fan in reach in cooler at server area with debris buildup.

02D-01-5

Detail 21368854

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container in kitchen unlabeled. Person in charge labeled. Corrected On-Site

Apr 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

12A-27-4

Detail 21013973

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook on cookline crack raw shell eggs, then touch fliptop cooler handle and utensil to scoop ham. Spoke to employee who washed hands and donned new gloves. Corrective Action Taken

08A-20-5

Detail 21013978

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler raw pork chops not mechanically tenderized stored below ground beef. Person in charge rearranged. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 21013975

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on prep table at front line. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 21013976

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Light visible at back door on left side when closed.

36-73-4

Detail 21013971

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors at cookline with debris buildup. Floors under dishmachine with buildup. Repeat Violation

14-38-4

Detail 21013974

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several containers with cracked edges, missing pieces. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21013972

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handles of hand wash sink faucet, soap dispenser and paper towel dispensers in kitchen with food debris buildup.

22-16-4

Detail 21013977

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Mold like substance on ceiling of tall reach in cooler by cookline.

Sep 24, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 23, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 11

22-41-4

Detail 20369488

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. 0ppm at dish machine, three compartment sink set up for sanitizing Corrective Action Taken

08A-17-6

Detail 20369481

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Opened bag of chicken tenders over comminuted pork in 1 door reach in freezer near cook line. Person in charge moved tenders to bottom shelf Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 20369490

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. potato salad (51°F - Cold Holding) in bottom portion of 1 door make table near cook line. Person in charge stated potato salad was in cooler from yesterday.

03A-02-5

Detail 20369487

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. potato salad (51°F - Cold Holding) in bottom portion of 1 door make table near cook line. Person in charge stated potato salad was in cooler from yesterday.

53A-07-6

Detail 20369491

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/ Establishment has two certified food protection manager, both expired 6/29/21 Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 20369482

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Potato salad no date mark in bottom portion of 1 door make table near cook line. Person in charge stated potato salad was prepared 2 days prior.

53B-05-5

Detail 20369483

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All certificates expired 06/2021 Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 20369486

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf over prep table. Person in charge moved cup Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 20369485

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Build up of grease under cooking equipment on cook line and debris under dish machine

14-38-4

Detail 20369489

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Bulk sugar container lid cracked Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 20369484

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil on floor near cook line. Person in charge put crate under case Corrected On-Site