Griffis Cafe
Last inspected: Sep 11, 2025
58
Score
Inspectors have visited Griffis Cafe nine times, with records going back to 2022. Griffis Cafe was last inspected on Sep 11, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up three times.
The city-wide average sits at 72, which Griffis Cafe's 58 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 11, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
58
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
58
Jan 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored on top of cooked ham at reach in cooler Raw beef patties stored over cooked pulled pork at mini reach in fridge **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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 opened over 24 hours per operator not date marked
02C-03-5
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation with no hair net or hat
13-02-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cooking oil stored on floor at dry storage
08B-47-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and corn meal in containers not labeled
02D-01-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's and men's bathroom door
32-04-4
64
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Formed burgers temped at 48FAdvised rapid chill to 41f. Priority: High Priority
03A-02-5
Basic - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork chops were thawed ambient air, no temping at 43. Advised rapid cool to 41 degrees or colder. Priority: Basic
06-01-5
82
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook with excess jewelry-bracelets.
13-07-4
90
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw shell eggs (animal food) stored over canned/bottled drinks.
08A-11-5
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.
11-26-1
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. No proof for J VICKERS.
53B-13-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handwash sink at wait station heavily stained.
23-03-4
67
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Tops of chest freezers moderately soiled.
23-03-4
67
Nov 4, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat breads and bottles.
08A-20-5
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 steaks over portioned frozen catfish.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.
41-27-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pink substance on coffee pot shelf.
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Various gaskets and shelving in cold hold units.
23-03-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Griffis Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Griffis Cafe on file is from Sep 11, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Griffis Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Griffis Cafe.
Has Griffis Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Griffis Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Griffis Cafe 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 Griffis Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Griffis Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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