Homosassa, Citrus County

THE GRILL AT PEPPER CREEK

4152 S SUNCOAST BLVD, Homosassa, FL 34446

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Jan 27, 2026
City
Homosassa
County
Citrus
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
9

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.

Jan 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 23569612

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 added snack bar area to front of building entrance. 2 beverage coolers, hot dog roller and pretzel warmer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Discussed with Shanasia in plan review who stated no plans have been received. Admin Complaint

Dec 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Total: 5

01B-24-5

Detail 23433498

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cheese sauce dated 12/11 Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 23433499

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. Cheese sauce dated 12/11. See stop sale. Warning

51-16-7

Detail 23433501

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 added snack bar area to front of building entrance. 2 beverage coolers, hot dog roller and pretzel warmer. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 23433500

Intermediate - No soap or paper towels provided at handwash sink in prep sink area Warning

41-17-4

Detail 23433497

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow chemical spray bottle in 3 compartment sink area Warning

Apr 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

53A-01-7

Detail 22672937

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator stares CFM certificate is locked in office, doesn't have key Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 22672938

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

12B-07-4

Detail 22672934

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on top of work top cooler with clean glasses and condiments. In bar area. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

22-08-4

Detail 22672940

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cooks line soiled Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22672936

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in restroom Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22672935

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda gun holster behind bar soiled Warning

22-16-4

Detail 22672939

Basic - Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Three door Reach-in-Freezer near cooks line soiled Warning

Sep 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 12

29-42-4

Detail 22304155

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

53B-13-5

Detail 22304154

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.

51-11-4

Detail 22304152

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks in bag in box system area not secured

24-05-4

Detail 22304163

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -Plates and bowls on top of cooks line not inverted or covered -ice bucket not inverted

40-06-5

Detail 22304156

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personnel clothing items stored on top of beer cage, operator removed. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 22304159

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Line cook without proper hair restraint while preparing food

08B-47-4

Detail 22304162

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In double door reach in cooler near prep area buckets of pickles stored on floor of cooler, cooler floor not 6" off ground Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 22304161

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall of bag in box station closet in dinging area

31B-04-4

Detail 22304158

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash sink located behind bar in dining area

23-03-4

Detail 22304160

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top of cooks line soiled

08B-12-5

Detail 22304157

Basic - Stored food not covered. French fries re,over from bag the stored in uncovered cambro container inside three door reach in cooler near cooks line.

36-10-4

Detail 22304153

Basic - Worn, torn floors. Areas through kitchen beginning to show wear/peeling of floor sealant/paint.

Apr 25, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 24, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

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

50-08-7

Detail 21809626

High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/

08A-05-6

Detail 21809631

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken tenders over frozen plant foods in reach in freezer. Operator corrected shelves. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 21809624

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips

41-17-4

Detail 21809625

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue chemical spray bottle in dish machine area

36-37-5

Detail 21809632

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in dry storage room is constructed of wooden planks that are fraying/cracked in some areas. Wall in dry storage room towards the far end of the entrance is constructed of unsealed wood. There is food and single service items being stored in the room.

36-36-4

Detail 21809629

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over vertical coolers in kitchen area

24-08-4

Detail 21809627

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups in bar area

08B-38-4

Detail 21809630

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil cases in dry storage, operator moved to shelf Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 21809628

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handle. Operator removed Corrected On-Site