Neptune Beach, Duval County

GRUMPY'S RESTAURANT

200 3RD ST, Neptune Beach, FL 32266

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Feb 3, 2026
City
Neptune Beach
County
Duval
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.

Feb 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 2, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 12

01B-13-4

Detail 24339987

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in walk in cooler completely thawed Commercially packaged grouper bearing the label that it is to remain frozen until time of use still in packaging. See stop sale.

03B-01-6

Detail 24339988

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in steam well on cook line Cheese grits (110F-122F - Hot Holding); White gravy (111F-125F - Hot Holding); Brown gravy (109F - Hot Holding); Green beans (130F - Hot Holding). Manager removed to reheat items. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

53B-13-5

Detail 24339984

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. Observed some employee food training expired. Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 24339981

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing purple degreaser without a label. Employee placed label on spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 24339980

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance near ice chute of unit.

06-09-1

Detail 24339978

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed in walk in cooler completely thawed Commercially packaged grouper bearing the label that it is to remain frozen until time of use still in packaging. See stop sale.

12B-07-4

Detail 24339977

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 24339985

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles along baseboards missing In prep area.

14-69-4

Detail 24339983

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

10-20-4

Detail 24339986

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs on handles of equipment located on cook line. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

38-01-4

Detail 24339982

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light lense cracked in prep area.

23-03-4

Detail 24339979

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fans in walk in cooler dusty.

Jul 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 14

22-49-4

Detail 23919262

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chemical dish machine at 0ppm. Chemical sanitizer was low in bucket. Manager replaced sanitizer bucket. Second test on dish machine at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

35A-02-7

Detail 23919266

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 flying insect at entrance of kitchen.

03A-02-5

Detail 23919270

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in drawer cooler Ham steak (46F - Cold Holding). Manager provided ice bath to cool down. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 23919273

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in steam table Hollandaise (110F-118F - Hot Holding), stored double panned. Manager removed and had employee reheat Hollandaise. Corrective Action Taken

53B-13-5

Detail 23919272

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. Observed 1 employee food training certification expired.

16-23-4

Detail 23919268

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed interior of dish machine with lime buildup.

36-34-5

Detail 23919274

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen area soiled.

24-05-4

Detail 23919263

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed on dry rack dish ware and utensils stored in soiled container. Manager removed and placed in ware washing. Corrective Action Taken

14-09-4

Detail 23919271

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on cook line deeply grooved close to walk in cooler.

12B-04-4

Detail 23919264

Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Observed employee food stored on prep table while prepping. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-07-4

Detail 23919265

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing bracelets. Repeat Violation

13-04-4

Detail 23919269

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard.

24-08-4

Detail 23919267

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on dry rack containers wet nesting. Manager removed and placed in ware washing. Corrective Action Taken

14-11-5

Detail 23919261

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door gasket torn.

Jan 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

41-10-4

Detail 23496501

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of stainless steel cleaner over clean dry pans. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 23496503

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at employee hand sink located on cook line. Manager provided soap for employee hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23496505

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled behind splash guard of unit near ice chute.

12B-07-4

Detail 23496506

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on dry food rack. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 23496507

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jackets stored on food in dry storage. Manager removed jackets from dry storage. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 23496504

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with watch and bracelets on.

33-16-4

Detail 23496502

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open at start of inspection. Manager had employee close dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site

Aug 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Total: 4

35A-02-6

Detail 23012502

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect in warehouse washing area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-29: Not observed at callback Time Extended

01B-14-4

Detail 23012504

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 5 cracked shell eggs with raw shell eggs on cook line. See stop sale Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-29: Not observed at callback Time Extended

01B-02-5

Detail 23012503

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in flip top cooler at the end of cook line tuna salad (49F - Cold Holding); Chicken salad (50F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (51F - Cold Holding); Potato salad (50F - Cold Holding); TAZIKI Sauce with dairy (49F - Cold Holding); Cheddar cheese (52F - Cold Holding); White Cheese (52F - Cold Holding) - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-29: Observed in flip top cooler at the end of cook line tuna salad (50F - Cold Holding); Chicken salad (50F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (51F - Cold Holding); Potato salad (50F - Cold Holding); TAZIKI Sauce with dairy (51F - Cold Holding); Cheddar cheese (52F - Cold Holding); White Cheese (52F - Cold Holding) Tomatoes (50F-Cold Holding) Cooler has an ambient temperature of 50F. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 23012501

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler at the end of cook line tuna salad (49F - Cold Holding); Chicken salad (50F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (51F - Cold Holding); Potato salad (50F - Cold Holding); TAZIKI Sauce with dairy (49F - Cold Holding); Cheddar cheese (52F - Cold Holding); White Cheese (52F - Cold Holding). See Stop Sale Cooler has an ambient temperature of 49F. Manager stated items were left in cooler overnight. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-29: Observed in flip top cooler at the end of cook line tuna salad (50F - Cold Holding); Chicken salad (50F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (51F - Cold Holding); Potato salad (50F - Cold Holding); TAZIKI Sauce with dairy (51F - Cold Holding); Cheddar cheese (52F - Cold Holding); White Cheese (52F - Cold Holding) Tomatoes (50F-Cold Holding) Admin Complaint

Jul 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Basic: 3Total: 8

35A-02-6

Detail 23008635

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect in warehouse washing area.

50-17-3

Detail 23008632

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed business license expired 6-1-2024.

01B-14-4

Detail 23008639

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 5 cracked shell eggs with raw shell eggs on cook line. See stop sale Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 23008637

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in flip top cooler at the end of cook line tuna salad (49F - Cold Holding); Chicken salad (50F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (51F - Cold Holding); Potato salad (50F - Cold Holding); TAZIKI Sauce with dairy (49F - Cold Holding); Cheddar cheese (52F - Cold Holding); White Cheese (52F - Cold Holding)

03A-02-5

Detail 23008634

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler at the end of cook line tuna salad (49F - Cold Holding); Chicken salad (50F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (51F - Cold Holding); Potato salad (50F - Cold Holding); TAZIKI Sauce with dairy (49F - Cold Holding); Cheddar cheese (52F - Cold Holding); White Cheese (52F - Cold Holding). See Stop Sale Cooler has an ambient temperature of 49F. Manager stated items were left in cooler overnight. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

12B-07-4

Detail 23008636

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table on cook line. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 23008638

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door gasket torn on flip top cooler at the end of cook line. Observed ice buildup in walk in Freezer.

14-17-4

Detail 23008633

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler with shelves with rust that has pitted surface.

Feb 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

22-49-4

Detail 22676857

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chemical Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22676856

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk in cooler Milk (48F - Cold Holding); Butter milk (49F - Cold Holding); Quiche (48F - Cold Holding); Corn beef (48F - Cold Holding); Canadian bacon (48F - Cold Holding); Roast beef (48F - Cold Holding); Ham (48F - Cold Holding); Turkey (48F - Cold Holding); Sour cream (48F - Cold Holding); Greek yogurt (48F - Cold Holding); Minced garlic (48F - Cold Holding); Mashed potatoes (48F - Cold Holding). See stop sale. Manager stated walk In cooler was not working properly when they arrived ,manager turned unit off and on. Operator stated they have had a company working on cooler for 3 days. Inspector able to get 42F ambient temperature of unit. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22676855

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed walk in cooler Milk (48F - Cold Holding); Butter milk (49F - Cold Holding); Quiche (48F - Cold Holding); Corn beef (48F - Cold Holding); Canadian bacon (48F - Cold Holding); Roast beef (48F - Cold Holding); Ham (48F - Cold Holding); Turkey (48F - Cold Holding); Sour cream (48F - Cold Holding); Greek yogurt (48F - Cold Holding); Minced garlic (48F - Cold Holding); Mashed potatoes (48F - Cold Holding) Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22676858

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on shelf over prep table. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 22676854

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Oct 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03B-01-6

Detail 22373801

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked okra 95 , fries 120, sausage Pattie's 120 , sausage links 120 in hot well by Hand wash sink near walk in cooler. Placed about 45 mins ago. Person In Charge discarded items. Sausage links 114. Patties 115 gravy 120 in steam well. Person In Charge reheated items to 170-180 Items placed about 45 mins before. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: At callback : sausage links 105°,106° sausage patties 114° , 115° hot holding. Per Person In Charge items were placed about 45 mins before. Items reheated to 165°-170°. Admin Complaint

Oct 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

03E-02-5

Detail 22358274

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Mashed potatoes 110°. Greens 115° , greens 115°. Reheat started about 7:45am. In steam well. Steam well temperature 120° with low water. Person In Charge took items to cook lines for immediate heating. 170-180° after intervention. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22358269

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked okra 95° , fries 120°, sausage Pattie's 120° , sausage links 120° in hot well by Hand wash sink near walk in cooler. Placed about 45 mins ago. Person In Charge discarded items. Sausage links 114°. Patties 115° gravy 120° in steam well. Person In Charge reheated items to 170-180° Items placed about 45 mins before. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-10-4

Detail 22358272

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle , sanitizer, over containers of raisins. Frontline. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-24-4

Detail 22358271

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.

36-36-4

Detail 22358268

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Missing ceiling tile by rear exit.

10-17-4

Detail 22358273

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between equipment in make table. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 22358270

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Dry rack.

Feb 7, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 10

12A-07-5

Detail 21759584

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook pulling up his pants, fixing his hat and touching his face then putting on gloves and then began preparing food without washing his hands, cook did this a couple of times. After reviewing with cook he properly washed his hands. Corrective Action Taken

01B-14-4

Detail 21759580

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. One cracked raw shell egg stored in same cartoon as other eggs in walk in cooler. Manager discarded eggs.

01B-13-4

Detail 21759582

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ultra pasteurized half and half creamer is being re served to customers. After reviewing with manager she discarded creamer.

03A-02-5

Detail 21759577

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. American cheese (46F); liquid egg whites (48F) stored in egg reach in cooler at the beginning of the cook line. Manager stated food was restocked from walk in cooler approximately 90 minutes ago. Food stacked over the fill line. Manager placed bags of ice over food. Corrective Action Taken

07-08-5

Detail 21759578

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Ultra pasteurized half and half creamer is being re served to customers. After reviewing with manager she discarded creamer. See stop sale.

53A-04-6

Detail 21759583

Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Front of the house manager not certified within 30 days of employments. Manager stated she was hired in November 2022 and she is scheduled to take test next week.

22-02-4

Detail 21759581

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Both cutting boards on cook line stained and with deep cut marks.

14-20-4

Detail 21759579

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Ripped tin foiled used as a shelf cover throughout the kitchen.

25-05-4

Detail 21759585

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic cups facing up in outdoor drink station. Employee inverted plastic cups. Corrected On-Site

21-07-4

Detail 21759576

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Front counter sanitizer bucket (170ppm) per sanitizer chart solution must be between 272-700ppm. Manger remade solution to 272ppm. Corrected On-Site

Nov 9, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

08A-20-5

Detail 21563341

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs stored over raw beef in walk in cooler. Employee properly separated food. Corrected On-Site