Citrus Hills, Citrus County

GRILLE THE

509 E HARTFORD ST, Citrus Hills, FL 344423347

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
May 7, 2026
City
Citrus Hills
County
Citrus
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
17

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 7, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-11-5

Detail 24564489

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler ambient 52F Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-07: Time Extended

May 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

01B-01-4

Detail 24560538

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); American cheese (56F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (51F - Cold Holding); provolone cheese (54F - Cold Holding); goat cheese (61F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (59F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); roasted corn (61F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (50F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (50F - Cold Holding) Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24560537

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler at the end of the cook line, ambient 52F. See stop sale. cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); American cheese (56F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (51F - Cold Holding); provolone cheese (54F - Cold Holding); goat cheese (61F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (59F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); roasted corn (61F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (50F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (50F - Cold Holding) In reach in cooler in the middle of cook line by ovens, operator took temperatures at 11:30am and items were below 41F. Operator moved items to freezer to rapidly chill. cooked pork (47F - Cold Holding); risotto (46F - Cold Holding) Warning

14-11-5

Detail 24560539

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler ambient 52F Warning

Sep 9, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

22-02-4

Detail 23830453

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Employee took can opener blade soiled with food debris to dishwasher to be cleaned. Corrected On-Site

Feb 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

22-49-4

Detail 23550530

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Outdoor dish machine reading 80F, manager called maintenance to come fix machine. Use of dish machine is discontinued until fixed. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: Dishmachine is out of service at this time. A work order has been put in place and it will not be used until the machine is fixed. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Time Extended

Feb 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 2Total: 2

22-49-4

Detail 23538127

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Outdoor dish machine reading 80F, manager called maintenance to come fix machine. Use of dish machine is discontinued until fixed. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: Dishmachine is out of service at this time. A work order has been put in place and it will not be used until the machine is fixed. Time Extended

01B-02-5

Detail 23538126

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 53F 16 oz whipped cream outdoor bar reach in cooler 8 oz whipped cream reach in cooler outdoor bar 50F Ice cream frozen beverage mix 32oz Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: Cooler is not in use today. A work order has been submitted and nothing will be stored in there until it is fixed. Time Extended

Feb 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 8Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 12

01B-01-4

Detail 23530852

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 6lb 8 oz can spaghetti sauce dented on bottom seam.

22-49-4

Detail 23530855

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Outdoor dish machine reading 80F, manager called maintenance to come fix machine. Use of dish machine is discontinued until fixed. Repeat Violation

02C-01-5

Detail 23530860

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cranberry aeoli marked 11/24 in reach in cooler of prep area., see stop sale Cooked pasta on cook line in container dated 01/27. Manager stated that was the wrong label and pasta was cooked 02/04. Manager placed correct label on pasta. Repeat Violation

35A-04-4

Detail 23530854

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings in closet in dry storage area with ac unit next to dry storage. 3 mouse traps in closet. Manager cleaned and sanitized area. Corrective Action Taken

01B-13-4

Detail 23530859

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Open container of Browning sauce open in dry goods area, unsure how long it had been left opened, possibly 3 days. Cranberry aioli marked 11/24 in reach in cooler,prep kitchen, 2 cups.

01B-02-5

Detail 23530853

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 53F 16 oz whipped cream outdoor bar reach in cooler 8 oz whipped cream reach in cooler outdoor bar 50F Ice cream frozen beverage mix 32oz Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 23530849

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 53F 16 oz whipped cream outdoor bar reach in cooler 8 oz whipped cream reach in cooler outdoor bar 50F, see stop sale Ice cream frozen beverage mix 32oz 48F, see stop sale Repeat Violation

41-10-4

Detail 23530856

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of quaternary tables stored in handwash sink in main indoor bar. Manager moved. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23530851

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holsters behind bar soiled with light colored slim like substance. Repeat Violation

35A-03-4

Detail 23530850

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches in maintenance loses adjacent to storage room with ac unit. 2 dead roaches in closet in glue traps labeled 2. 3 dead roaches in water heater closet banquet kitchen 2 dead roaches in banquet kitchen on floor by oven. Manager cleaned and sanitized area. Corrective Action Taken

12B-07-4

Detail 23530857

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle above reach in on cook line. Manager moved. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23530858

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outdoor dishwasher soiled with black mold like substance on interior of door and dish rack actively being used.

May 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 3Total: 3

35A-02-6

Detail 22861646

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in cook line area 7 live flies in prep area on prep table Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: 1 live fly in prep area Time Extended

03A-02-5

Detail 22861647

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler next to cook line area and toaster tuna salad (57F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (53F - Cold Holding); fish filets (51F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (50/48F - Cold Holding); seafood salad (66F - Cold Holding); salmon filets (52/50F - Cold Holding); shrimp (56/59F - Cold Holding); beef (48/55F - Cold Holding) chicken wings (49F/51 - Cold Holding) No temperatures have been documented today, items in cooler overnight. See stop sale. Walk in cooler- prime rib (46F - Cold Holding) operator moved to walk in freezer to rapidly chill Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: Walk in cooler- Cut tomatoes 43F Marinara 48F Gravy 44F Operator moved items to reach in freezer to rapidly chill Reach in cooler- Beer batter 43F Time Extended

29-34-4

Detail 22861645

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb under hand wash sink in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: Time Extended

May 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 8Intermediate: 5Basic: 1Total: 14

22-49-4

Detail 22859829

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Highest temp recorded on hot water measuring device 155F. Operator ran dish machine multiple times, temperature at recheck 161F Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-25-4

Detail 22859822

High Priority - Employee touched hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched hair, grabbed plated food to put on tray without hand wash. Discussed with employee who washed hands. Corrective Action Taken Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 22859830

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in cook line area 7 live flies in prep area on prep table Warning

02C-01-5

Detail 22859827

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Spinach and artichoke dip dated 4/24 Warning

01B-24-5

Detail 22859820

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Spinach and artichoke dip 4/24 Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22859832

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. tuna salad (57F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (53F - Cold Holding); fish filets (51F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (48F - Cold Holding); seafood salad (66F - Cold Holding); salmon filets (50F - Cold Holding); shrimp (59F - Cold Holding); beef (55F - Cold Holding) chicken wings (49F/51 - Cold Holding) Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22859831

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler next to cook line area and toaster tuna salad (57F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (53F - Cold Holding); fish filets (51F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (50/48F - Cold Holding); seafood salad (66F - Cold Holding); salmon filets (52/50F - Cold Holding); shrimp (56/59F - Cold Holding); beef (48/55F - Cold Holding) chicken wings (49F/51 - Cold Holding) No temperatures have been documented today, items in cooler overnight. See stop sale. Walk in cooler- prime rib (46F - Cold Holding) operator moved to walk in freezer to rapidly chill Warning

29-34-4

Detail 22859824

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb under hand wash sink in kitchen area. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22859826

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzles in bar area Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22859825

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can in front of hand wash sink in cook line area. Operator moved can. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22859821

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washed thermometer in hand wash sink Employee started dumping water in kitchen hand sink Warning

51-16-7

Detail 22859828

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice bin added to server station Ice bin added to outdoor bar area Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 22859833

Intermediate - No soap, paper towels or sign provided at handwash sink in soda machine area by offices and hand wash sink at the end of the cook line. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22859823

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage cup on front prep table. Operator removed. Warning

Feb 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

51-16-7

Detail 22615534

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has knocked down wall between storage area and cook line area in the kitchen, added soda machine and eye wash sink to the storage room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: Discussed with Breanna in plan review, plans were received 1/10 and have been assigned to a plan reviewer but have not been approved yet. Plans will be checked at next inspection. Time Extended

36-11-4

Detail 22615533

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Painted concrete floors in ice machine, walk in cooler area no longer smooth and durable Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: Time Extended

Nov 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

01B-01-4

Detail 22467152

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of chili sauce severely dented on the seal Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22467154

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzles in bar area Warning

51-16-7

Detail 22467150

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has knocked down wall between storage area and cook line area in the kitchen, added soda machine and eye wash sink to the storage room. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 22467151

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Pans used to scoop bulk flour and bread crumbs. Operator removed pans. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-20-4

Detail 22467148

Basic - Damagedfood not properly segregated. Chili sauce 7lbs severely dented on the seal Warning

13-03-4

Detail 22467147

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on expo line. Employee placed hat on. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-11-4

Detail 22467149

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Painted concrete floors in ice machine, walk in cooler area no longer smooth and durable Warning

14-33-4

Detail 22467153

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Vertical reach in cooler in front line area Warning

Jun 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-56-4

Detail 22041194

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dish machine 130F at dish level after running through multiple cycles. Operator will set up 3 compartment sink to manually sanitize. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-07: Operator has ordered part for dish machine. Time Extended

16-38-5

Detail 22041193

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature gauge on high temperature dish machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-07: Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 22041192

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in dry storage area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-07: Time Extended

Jun 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 11

01B-01-4

Detail 22035413

High Priority - Dented cans present. See stop sale. Spaghetti sauce Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 22035409

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies on ledge of sink in prep area. 1 live fly in pan on cook line with sliced ham. See stop sale. 1 live fly in dish machine area Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 22035411

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored over raw fish in reach in cooler in prep area. Operator corrected shelves. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 22035410

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ham slices in pan with fly in it Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22035408

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced turkey (47F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (48F - Cold Holding) Operator placed items in reach in cooler from walk in cooler at approximately 11am. Operator moved items to reach in freezer to rapidly chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-56-4

Detail 22035406

Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dish machine 130F at dish level after running through multiple cycles. Operator will set up 3 compartment sink to manually sanitize. Corrective Action Taken Warning

02B-02-5

Detail 22035415

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed to operator who printed and posted. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-20-4

Detail 22035414

Basic - Damaged food not properly segregated. Spaghetti sauce can Warning

13-03-4

Detail 22035407

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food at cook line Warning

16-38-5

Detail 22035416

Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature gauge on high temperature dish machine. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22035412

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in dry storage area Warning

Oct 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 9

03D-02-5

Detail 21524582

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. See stop sale. chili prepped 10/24 (52F - Cooling); potato soup prepped 10/24 (57F - Cooling); cheese sauce prepped 10/4 (50F - Cooling) Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 21524578

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies in dish machine area Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21524576

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. chili prepped 10/24 (52F - Cooling); potato soup prepped 10/24 (57F - Cooling); cheese sauce prepped 10/4 (50F - Cooling) Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 21524581

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. Half and half in indoor bar area Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21524583

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Mat in hand wash sink in indoor bar area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-01-5

Detail 21524575

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bulk flour container. Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed scoops. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-46-4

Detail 21524577

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On pans on dry dish rack Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 21524580

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. 3 door reach in cooler in cook line area Warning

21-10-4

Detail 21524579

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. In cook line area Warning

Mar 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-02-5

Detail 20950562

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation area.

Aug 24, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

35A-02-6

Detail 20452802

High Priority - 3 Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area . Flies were killed , no food contact, made area was sanitized. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 20452804

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black grease and food debris.

16-46-4

Detail 20452803

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.