Dillards Oyster Bar

5427 Brown Street, Graceville, FL 32440

Seafood

Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Dillards Oyster Bar appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. On Mar 6, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to three violations.

Looking across the full record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

By comparison, the average Graceville facility scores 86, putting Dillards Oyster Bar on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 6, 2026

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front line has plastic containers inside the employee hand sink. Manager removed items from the hand. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Left copy. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled, by the microwave.

41-17-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook. He placed hat on his head. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Basic - Food stored on floor.

08B-38-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook line and bar area.

31B-04-4

Jun 13, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

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

50-17-3

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at oyster bar had soap bucket inside, employee removed and changed out sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Apr 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed 1 full tea urn without lid. Person In Charge covered tea urn at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-02-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of required state food handler training for 1 oyster shucker. **Warning**

53B-02-5

Feb 1, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tank not secured by drink machine in the outside bar area.

51-11-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of liquid margarine stored on floor in walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

Oct 12, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 27, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 3, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Apr 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle on food cart next to steam well in dining room area.

41-10-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of manager certificate see callback.

53A-01-7

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

01C-03-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Aug 25, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations.

View 4 violations

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

50-17-2

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

01C-05-4

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

01C-03-4

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

53A-01-7

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dillards Oyster Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dillards Oyster Bar on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dillards Oyster Bar?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dillards Oyster Bar.

How does Dillards Oyster Bar compare to other restaurants in Graceville?

Dillards Oyster Bar most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Graceville average of 86.

Has Dillards Oyster Bar's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Dillards Oyster Bar have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dillards Oyster Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Dillards Oyster Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dillards Oyster Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.

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