STEINHATCHEE, Dixie County

GRANDPA'S BARNYARD CAFE

5437 SW 358 HWY, STEINHATCHEE, FL 32359-0670

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
2 High Priority
Jul 2, 2025
City
STEINHATCHEE
County
Dixie
Status
Ownership Changed
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.

Jul 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

35A-02-7

Detail 23848272

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found One fly flying in kitchen, near three-compartment sink.

41-10-4

Detail 23848270

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Gallon jug of windshield washer fluid stored on shelf beside single-use cups and box of tea inside exterior storage shed. Manager had an employee move the windshield washer fluid from the area during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-17-4

Detail 23848268

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle contantaining degreaser missing label hanging from shelf above three-compartment sink.

51-11-4

Detail 23848271

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two co2 tanks not secured inside exterior storage shed.

14-38-4

Detail 23848267

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. One cracked clear plastic pan on dish rack in back of kitchen.

14-69-4

Detail 23848269

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup of ice on shelving inside walk-in freezer.

36-50-4

Detail 23848273

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood and hood filters above grill soiled with grease.

Jan 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

01B-28-5

Detail 23459659

High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Pan containing cooked ground sausage with date mark of 1/1 on shelf inside walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 23459660

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan containing raw chicken stored on wire shelf directly above several bottles containing barbecue sauce inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Employee moved raw chicken to the bottom shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 23459658

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle containing shampoo stored on top shelf of clean dish rack, above clean pans and clean mugs. Employee moved the shampoo to the chemical storage shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 23459661

Basic - Ceiling and/or wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. 1. Unsealed wood on walls, ceiling, and shelving inside food storage shed beside building. 2. Unsealed plywood on wall and ceiling inside walk-in freezer.

Jul 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

01B-28-5

Detail 22981990

High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Cooked ham in zip bag with date mark of 7/5 on shelf inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Manager discarded ham during this inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

51-11-4

Detail 22981991

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One co2 tank not secured inside storage shed behind building. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 22981994

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys stored on shelf in back of kitchen beside clean dishes.

24-08-4

Detail 22981993

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested drink cups on counter beside fountain machine.

08B-38-4

Detail 22981992

Basic - Food stored on floor. Frying oil stored on floor inside storage shed behind building.

Feb 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Basic: 5Total: 9

01B-28-5

Detail 22627996

High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Pan of sliced turkey with date mark of 02/01 on shelf inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

12A-16-4

Detail 22628002

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Server entered the wait station and scooped ice without washing hands.

08A-05-6

Detail 22627999

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Grocery bag containing raw beef stored on shelf above box containing canned beans inside walk-in cooler. Inspector moved raw beef to below the beans during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 22628001

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Pan containing raw chicken thawing on top of box containing hamburger meat inside walk-in cooler. Inspector removed pan of chicken from top of hamburger meat during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 22627998

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One co2 tank not secured inside exterior storage shed behind building. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 22628003

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two employee drink cups on prep table in kitchen above bins containing sugar and breading. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 22627995

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup around fans, shelving, and door of walk-in freezer.

06-01-5

Detail 22627997

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pan of frozen ham thawing in standing water in prep sink in kitchen. Inspector turned cool water on over thawing ham during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-50-4

Detail 22628000

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Area below hood filters soiled with grease.

Oct 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

01B-28-5

Detail 22400381

High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Inside reach-in cooler at cookline: Sliced turkey with date mark of 10/17, sliced ham with date mark of 10/18. Manager discarded both during this inspection.

41-10-4

Detail 22400382

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Box and sleeves of takeout cups on shelf beside bottles of degreaser and dish soap on shelf inside storage shed behind building. Employee moved takeout cups to higher shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 22400378

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle used as scoop inside pan of hash browns at cookline.

51-11-4

Detail 22400379

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One co2 tank not secured inside storage shed behind building.

12B-07-4

Detail 22400380

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink cup on shelf above bin of hash browns at cookline. Manager removed drink cup from table during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

38-04-4

Detail 22400383

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. No light provided inside walk-in cooler behind establishment.

May 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 8Total: 9

35A-02-6

Detail 21984873

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in kitchen in wall near cookline.

12B-07-4

Detail 21984867

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup stored on shelf above prep table on cookline. Manager removed drink cup from shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21984871

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink cups wet nested on counter in server station near fountain machine.

14-38-4

Detail 21984870

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked plastic pan on shelf in kitchen near three-compartment sink.

08B-38-4

Detail 21984866

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of canned tomatoes stored on floor inside storage shed behind building. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 21984872

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy buildup of ice inside walk-in freezer, covering storage shelf on right side of walk-in.

51-18-6

Detail 21984868

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Copy of last inspection unavailable upon request.

23-03-4

Detail 21984865

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of cabinets in server station soiled with mold-like substance.

25-05-4

Detail 21984869

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of takeout cups stored on floor inside storage shed behind building.

Jul 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

50-17-2

Detail 21177771

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 6/1/2022.

08A-05-6

Detail 21177770

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over cooked sausage and gravy in reach-in cooler across from three compartment sink. Employee moved sausage and gravy to shelf above Shell eggs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08B-38-4

Detail 21177769

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fries stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 21177768

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Serving spoon on cook line stored in 93F water. Employee turned up warmer, to heat water. Corrective Action Taken

33-16-4

Detail 21177772

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster behind building.

Apr 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 20992181

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored over corned beef. Manager took pork out of cooler and cooked pork. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

51-11-4

Detail 20992184

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank in closet behind soda machine in wait station.

08B-38-4

Detail 20992183

Basic - Food stored on floor. Potatoes in walk-in cooler. Cooking oil in dry storage room.

33-23-4

Detail 20992185

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Oil receptacle next to dumpster. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 20992182

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer ceiling.

Sep 1, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 20477718

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Reach in Cooler eggs stored over bread and also observed eggs stored over raw vegetables in Walk-in Cooler. Manager placed bread above eggs Corrected On-Site

08A-17-6

Detail 20477716

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. Observed in Reach in Freezer in kitchen an open box of sausage over an open box of biscuits.

29-42-4

Detail 20477717

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker on spigot at mop sink Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

02C-03-5

Detail 20477721

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. Observed gallon of milk not date marked and opened more than 24 hours.

50-09-4

Detail 20477719

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed expired license 6/1/2021 displayed. Inspector provided instructions on how tp print license on line.

33-23-4

Detail 20477715

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease receptacle located on soil next to dumpster located on concrete pad.

25-05-4

Detail 20477720

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single serve sandwich take out boxes stored on floor in dry goods back room.