Groveland, Lake County

THE BUTCHER BLOCK KITCHEN

262 E ORANGE ST, Groveland, FL 34736

FoodSeating
Latest violations
17
4 Intermediate
Jun 2, 2026
City
Groveland
County
Lake
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
5

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.

Jun 2, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 13Total: 17

03C-90-4

Detail 24603153

Intermediate - Establishment is conducting non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods and the written procedures are not available upon request. -per operator, bacon is partially cooked to below 145F, held on cook line, then fully cooked to order. Provided non-continuous cooking form to operator Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 24603157

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of reach in coolers/freezer outdoor -interior of spray hoses in dish room Repeat Violation

53B-13-5

Detail 24603150

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. -Kathy and Cecilia

29-28-4

Detail 24603147

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -behind ice machine

16-03-4

Detail 24603151

Basic - Accumulation of debris on doors of warewashing machine.

32-04-4

Detail 24603146

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

14-01-5

Detail 24603155

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -soufflé cup in salt bin in kitchen

40-06-5

Detail 24603142

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -personal bags on shelves with condiments, operator moved bags to bottom empty shelf. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 24603149

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

24-08-4

Detail 24603154

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -beverage glasses in server area Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 24603148

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -microwave door in kitchen -fryer baskets -fryer cabinet door is missing Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 24603156

Basic - Ice buildup in small reach-in freezer Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 24603158

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -server room

23-03-4

Detail 24603143

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -interior and exterior of fryer cabinets -hood suppression filters

33-16-4

Detail 24603145

Basic - Open dumpster and grease receptacle lids. Operator closed Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 24603152

Basic - Stored food not covered. -fries and chicken patties in reach in freezer

21-03-4

Detail 24603144

Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. -operator discarded and made new sanitizer Corrected On-Site

Oct 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 12

03A-02-5

Detail 24101859

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -butter blend (70F - Cold Holding), prep table in kitchen, held less than four hours per operator. Moved to reach in cooler for quick chill. Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: -butter blend (69F - Cold Holding) Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 24101858

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of spray hose at dish machine -plastic guard in ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 24101856

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked potatoes in upright reach in cooler in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: Time Extended

16-23-4

Detail 24101853

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: Time Extended

32-04-4

Detail 24101857

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathrooms located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: Time Extended

32-12-6

Detail 24101854

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 24101861

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: Time Extended

24-08-4

Detail 24101855

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -drink cups next to ice bin in server station - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 24101862

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -microwave panel missing on microwave on cook line -fryer cabinet door missing - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 24101852

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 24101860

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of microwave on prep table has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24101851

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior sides of fryer cabinets are soiled -hood suppression filters over fryers -gaskets on upright reach in freezer in kitchen -gaskets and exterior of outdoor white reach in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: Time Extended

Oct 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 13Total: 21

22-41-4

Detail 24080791

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -0 ppm Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 24080803

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw chicken behind raw beef in reach in drawers on cook line. Operator moved chicken to front. Corrected On-Site

01B-24-5

Detail 24080792

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -portioned pulled pork in upright reach in cooler in kitchen dated 9/10.

03A-02-5

Detail 24080808

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -butter blend (70F - Cold Holding), prep table in kitchen, held less than four hours per operator. Moved to reach in cooler for quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

41-15-5

Detail 24080794

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -spray bottle of bleach, 500++, operator discarded. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24080796

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of spray hose at dish machine -plastic guard in ice machine

31B-02-4

Detail 24080798

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

02C-02-5

Detail 24080804

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked potatoes in upright reach in cooler in kitchen

16-23-4

Detail 24080802

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

32-04-4

Detail 24080806

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

51-11-4

Detail 24080805

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -outdoor storage area

32-12-6

Detail 24080790

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

50-09-4

Detail 24080800

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

24-08-4

Detail 24080793

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -drink cups next to ice bin in server station

14-11-5

Detail 24080807

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -microwave panel missing on microwave on cook line -fryer cabinet door missing

08B-38-4

Detail 24080797

Basic - Food stored on floor. -cooking oil in outside storage area

14-69-4

Detail 24080809

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in kitchen.

22-08-4

Detail 24080795

Basic - Interior of microwave on prep table has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

23-03-4

Detail 24080799

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior sides of fryer cabinets are soiled -hood suppression filters over fryers -gaskets on upright reach in freezer in kitchen -gaskets and exterior of outdoor white reach in freezer

21-44-1

Detail 24080810

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -on prep table next to cutting board. Operator moved to lower shelf with nothing next to it. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 24080801

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -dish room Repeat Violation

Apr 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 11Total: 16

12A-27-4

Detail 23702006

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked eggs, then started to plate food with no glove change or hand wash,

50-17-3

Detail 23702004

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-25 Operator renewed licensed. Corrected On-Site

08A-17-6

Detail 23702013

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. Raw chicken with raw pork and Philly steak in reach in freezer. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-03-5

Detail 23702005

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. Milk in reach in cooler in back storage area

22-02-4

Detail 23702014

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep table

22-20-5

Detail 23702009

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 23702016

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

13-04-4

Detail 23702001

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 Cooks on cook line

13-03-4

Detail 23702012

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. cook on cook line

10-01-5

Detail 23702010

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

22-08-4

Detail 23702002

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in prep area soiled.

23-03-4

Detail 23702007

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handwashing sink Reach in cooler gasket by prep area.

22-16-4

Detail 23702011

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler by prep area. Avantco freezer in the kitchen area soiled

25-06-4

Detail 23702015

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single serve cups at drink area. Operator inverted Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 23702003

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by cook line soiled Wall throughout dish washing area soiled

21-07-4

Detail 23702008

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm operator changed water. Rechecked 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Dec 26, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 13

12A-02-4

Detail 23441291

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.

02C-03-5

Detail 23441285

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. -milk in reach in cooler in server area.

03D-15-4

Detail 23441294

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -mashed potatoes put in deep container and covered. Educated operator.

41-17-4

Detail 23441288

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -shelf under hot holding unit. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23441289

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

16-21-4

Detail 23441295

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-23-4

Detail 23441297

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

06-09-1

Detail 23441293

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. -raw mahi 34F, in reach in cooler on cook line. Operat cut. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23441296

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone over make table on cook line

24-08-4

Detail 23441292

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -rack by dishmachine

36-62-4

Detail 23441286

Basic - Light not functioning under hood suppression system on cook line

08B-12-5

Detail 23441290

Basic - Stored food not covered. -reach in freezer on cook line

08B-17-4

Detail 23441287

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed lemons over prepped deli meat in walk in cooler.