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Grumpy's Diner on Main

244 Sw Range Ave, Madison, FL 32340
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Grumpy's Diner on Main has nine inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 25, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Grumpy's Diner on Main's latest score of 100 sits above the Madison average of 89. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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. <50 ppm.
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing bucket.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Per operator. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. White reach-in at wait station.
05-09-4
67
Apr 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Repeat Violation**
53A-03-7
90
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Eggs over Cut lettuce. Properly stored during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Dishwasher <50 ppm.
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as dump sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink.
29-20-5
50
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Glasses under soap dispenser.
24-28-4
95
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Hand sanitizer on tray with napkins.
41-07-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray cleaner above ice machine.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as dump sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
64
Jan 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
64
Aug 11, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1/2&1/2 at 56° less than 4 hours per operator, Iced during inspection **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Time marked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dumping drinks.
31A-11-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
52

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Grumpy's Diner on Main last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Grumpy's Diner on Main on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Grumpy's Diner on Main?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Grumpy's Diner on Main.

How does Grumpy's Diner on Main compare to other restaurants in Madison?

Grumpy's Diner on Main most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Madison average of 89.

Has Grumpy's Diner on Main's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Grumpy's Diner on Main have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Grumpy's Diner on Main means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Grumpy's Diner on Main inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Grumpy's Diner on Main is inspected around two times per year on average.

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