Groveland, Lake County

MAHONS REAL BBQ

247 W BROAD ST, Groveland, FL 34736

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
6
1 Intermediate
Dec 19, 2025
City
Groveland
County
Lake
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

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.

Dec 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

31B-02-4

Detail 24264069

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -restroom, operator provided Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 24264073

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee peeling potatoes is wearing a watch, employee removed Corrected On-Site

51-09-4

Detail 24264072

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. -seats increased from 0 to 13 Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24264070

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets and sides of reach in freezers

33-34-4

Detail 24264074

Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. -outside storage area Repeat Violation

33-31-5

Detail 24264071

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. -old stove, broken coolers, old chairs outside storage area.

Sep 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

51-09-4

Detail 24012050

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. -seats increased from 0 to 16 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: Time Extended

Jul 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

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

08A-05-6

Detail 23920581

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs over potato salad in reach in cooler in dining area. Operator corrected. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: Time Extended

53A-07-6

Detail 23920584

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: Operator is registered for food manager test Saturday 8/2. Time Extended

51-09-4

Detail 23920583

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. -seats increased from 0 to 16 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: Time Extended

33-34-4

Detail 23920582

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. -outside storage area Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: Time Extended

May 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

50-17-3

Detail 23776513

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

08A-05-6

Detail 23776512

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs over potato salad in reach in cooler in dining area. Operator corrected. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23776509

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting boards in dry storage area Warning

53A-07-6

Detail 23776519

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/ Warning

22-38-5

Detail 23776517

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Warning

51-09-4

Detail 23776514

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. -seats increased from 0 to 16 Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23776516

Basic - Food stored on floor. -container of sugar in kitchen Corrected On-Site Warning

33-16-4

Detail 23776515

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 23776510

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -box of paper food trays on floor at entry to the kitchen Warning

33-34-4

Detail 23776518

Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. -outside storage area Repeat Violation Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 23776511

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -sugar container in kitchen. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning

Dec 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 23436467

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs over sauces and pickles in white refrigerator in seating area.

31A-09-4

Detail 23436465

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -plastic jug in hand sink in kitchen Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23436463

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -bottle of clear liquid by hand sink

50-09-4

Detail 23436468

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -License current and active, displayed license expired 4/1/23

51-09-4

Detail 23436462

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. -License is 0 seats, 12 in establishment Repeat Violation

05-09-4

Detail 23436464

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -white reach in cooler on line Repeat Violation

33-34-4

Detail 23436466

Basic - Outside storage area not maintained clean and organized.

Apr 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

50-17-3

Detail 22836082

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

03A-02-5

Detail 22836080

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potato salad 50f, Burgers 51f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.

51-09-4

Detail 22836079

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. License shows 0 seats. 12 in dining room. Repeat Violation

05-09-4

Detail 22836083

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -White refrigerator.

06-01-5

Detail 22836081

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Chicken at room temp.

29-11-4

Detail 22836084

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Drain pipe under handsink. Corrected On-Site

Dec 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

51-09-4

Detail 22517758

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. License shows 0 seats. 12 in dining room.

08B-38-4

Detail 22517756

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Potatoes.

05-09-4

Detail 22517757

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. White refrigerator. Corrected On-Site

Aug 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

51-09-4

Detail 22177354

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment DBPR license shows 0 seats, 12 seats observed in dining area. Provided seating change form. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Operator having difficulty obtaining signature Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-22: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: Time Extended

Jul 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-01-5

Detail 22154233

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Eva. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-22: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: Operator showed proof that testing has been ordered and is currently waiting on receiving. Time Extended

51-09-4

Detail 22154234

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment DBPR license shows 0 seats, 12 seats observed in dining area. Provided seating change form. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Operator having difficulty obtaining signature Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-22: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: Time Extended

Jul 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-01-5

Detail 22122676

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Eva. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-22: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Time Extended

51-09-4

Detail 22122675

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment DBPR license shows 0 seats, 12 seats observed in dining area. Provided seating change form. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Operator having difficulty obtaining signature Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-22: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Time Extended

Jun 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

53A-01-7

Detail 22077144

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-22: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 22077145

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Eva. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-22: Time Extended

51-09-4

Detail 22077146

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment DBPR license shows 0 seats, 12 seats observed in dining area. Provided seating change form. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Operator having difficulty obtaining signature Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-22: Time Extended

08B-63-4

Detail 22077147

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Fridge in customer area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-22: Time Extended

May 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

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

01A-03-4

Detail 21993032

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Carrot cake made in employee home. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Time Extended

53A-01-7

Detail 21993030

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 21993033

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Eva. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Time Extended

13-03-4

Detail 21993036

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Time Extended

51-09-4

Detail 21993035

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment DBPR license shows 0 seats, 12 seats observed in dining area. Provided seating change form. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Operator having difficulty obtaining signature Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 21993031

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Time Extended

08B-63-4

Detail 21993034

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Fridge in customer area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Time Extended

Mar 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

01A-03-4

Detail 21843661

High Priority - Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Carrot cake made in employee home. Warning

41-10-4

Detail 21843666

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottled Window cleaner stored on hand sink. Owner relocated. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 21843662

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21843667

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. Eva. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 21843664

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-09-4

Detail 21843669

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment DBPR license shows 0 seats, 12 seats observed in dining area. Provided seating change form. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 21843663

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer. Warning

10-01-5

Detail 21843668

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in dried pasta. Owner removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-63-4

Detail 21843665

Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Fridge in customer area. Warning

Aug 17, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

32-04-4

Detail 21282915

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

31B-04-4

Detail 21282916

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By three compartment sink and restroom