Grumpy's Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
100
Score
Grumpy's Restaurant has been inspected 13 times since 2022. Grumpy's Restaurant was last inspected on Feb 3, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
Looking across the full record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average for Neptune Beach sits at 72, putting Grumpy's Restaurant on the better side of that line. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
41
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
32
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of stainless steel cleaner over clean dry pans. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at employee hand sink located on cook line. Manager provided soap for employee hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled behind splash guard of unit near ice chute.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on dry food rack. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jackets stored on food in dry storage. Manager removed jackets from dry storage. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with watch and bracelets on.
13-07-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open at start of inspection. Manager had employee close dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
61
Aug 1, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect in warehouse washing area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-29: Not observed at callback **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 5 cracked shell eggs with raw shell eggs on cook line. See stop sale **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-29: Not observed at callback **Time Extended**
01B-14-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in flip top cooler at the end of cook line tuna salad (49F - Cold Holding); Chicken salad (50F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (51F - Cold Holding); Potato salad (50F - Cold Holding); TAZIKI Sauce with dairy (49F - Cold Holding); Cheddar cheese (52F - Cold Holding); White Cheese (52F - Cold Holding) - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-29: Observed in flip top cooler at the end of cook line tuna salad (50F - Cold Holding); Chicken salad (50F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (51F - Cold Holding); Potato salad (50F - Cold Holding); TAZIKI Sauce with dairy (51F - Cold Holding); Cheddar cheese (52F - Cold Holding); White Cheese (52F - Cold Holding) Tomatoes (50F-Cold Holding) Cooler has an ambient temperature of 50F. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler at the end of cook line tuna salad (49F - Cold Holding); Chicken salad (50F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (51F - Cold Holding); Potato salad (50F - Cold Holding); TAZIKI Sauce with dairy (49F - Cold Holding); Cheddar cheese (52F - Cold Holding); White Cheese (52F - Cold Holding). See Stop Sale Cooler has an ambient temperature of 49F. Manager stated items were left in cooler overnight. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-29: Observed in flip top cooler at the end of cook line tuna salad (50F - Cold Holding); Chicken salad (50F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (51F - Cold Holding); Potato salad (50F - Cold Holding); TAZIKI Sauce with dairy (51F - Cold Holding); Cheddar cheese (52F - Cold Holding); White Cheese (52F - Cold Holding) Tomatoes (50F-Cold Holding) **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
55
Jul 26, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler at the end of cook line tuna salad (49F - Cold Holding); Chicken salad (50F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (51F - Cold Holding); Potato salad (50F - Cold Holding); TAZIKI Sauce with dairy (49F - Cold Holding); Cheddar cheese (52F - Cold Holding); White Cheese (52F - Cold Holding). See Stop Sale Cooler has an ambient temperature of 49F. Manager stated items were left in cooler overnight. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect in warehouse washing area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed business license expired 6-1-2024.
50-17-3
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 5 cracked shell eggs with raw shell eggs on cook line. See stop sale **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-14-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in flip top cooler at the end of cook line tuna salad (49F - Cold Holding); Chicken salad (50F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (51F - Cold Holding); Potato salad (50F - Cold Holding); TAZIKI Sauce with dairy (49F - Cold Holding); Cheddar cheese (52F - Cold Holding); White Cheese (52F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door gasket torn on flip top cooler at the end of cook line. Observed ice buildup in walk in Freezer.
14-11-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler with shelves with rust that has pitted surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table on cook line. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
41
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chemical Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk in cooler Milk (48F - Cold Holding); Butter milk (49F - Cold Holding); Quiche (48F - Cold Holding); Corn beef (48F - Cold Holding); Canadian bacon (48F - Cold Holding); Roast beef (48F - Cold Holding); Ham (48F - Cold Holding); Turkey (48F - Cold Holding); Sour cream (48F - Cold Holding); Greek yogurt (48F - Cold Holding); Minced garlic (48F - Cold Holding); Mashed potatoes (48F - Cold Holding). See stop sale. Manager stated walk In cooler was not working properly when they arrived ,manager turned unit off and on. Operator stated they have had a company working on cooler for 3 days. Inspector able to get 42F ambient temperature of unit. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed walk in cooler Milk (48F - Cold Holding); Butter milk (49F - Cold Holding); Quiche (48F - Cold Holding); Corn beef (48F - Cold Holding); Canadian bacon (48F - Cold Holding); Roast beef (48F - Cold Holding); Ham (48F - Cold Holding); Turkey (48F - Cold Holding); Sour cream (48F - Cold Holding); Greek yogurt (48F - Cold Holding); Minced garlic (48F - Cold Holding); Mashed potatoes (48F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on shelf over prep table. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
58
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked okra 95 , fries 120, sausage Pattie's 120 , sausage links 120 in hot well by Hand wash sink near walk in cooler. Placed about 45 mins ago. Person In Charge discarded items. Sausage links 114. Patties 115 gravy 120 in steam well. Person In Charge reheated items to 170-180 Items placed about 45 mins before. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: At callback : sausage links 105°,106° sausage patties 114° , 115° hot holding. Per Person In Charge items were placed about 45 mins before. Items reheated to 165°-170°. **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
86
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Mashed potatoes 110°. Greens 115° , greens 115°. Reheat started about 7:45am. In steam well. Steam well temperature 120° with low water. Person In Charge took items to cook lines for immediate heating. 170-180° after intervention. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03E-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked okra 95° , fries 120°, sausage Pattie's 120° , sausage links 120° in hot well by Hand wash sink near walk in cooler. Placed about 45 mins ago. Person In Charge discarded items. Sausage links 114°. Patties 115° gravy 120° in steam well. Person In Charge reheated items to 170-180° Items placed about 45 mins before. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle , sanitizer, over containers of raisins. Frontline. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between equipment in make table. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Dry rack.
16-46-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Missing ceiling tile by rear exit.
36-36-4
52
Feb 7, 2023
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook pulling up his pants, fixing his hat and touching his face then putting on gloves and then began preparing food without washing his hands, cook did this a couple of times. After reviewing with cook he properly washed his hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. One cracked raw shell egg stored in same cartoon as other eggs in walk in cooler. Manager discarded eggs.
01B-14-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ultra pasteurized half and half creamer is being re served to customers. After reviewing with manager she discarded creamer.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. American cheese (46F); liquid egg whites (48F) stored in egg reach in cooler at the beginning of the cook line. Manager stated food was restocked from walk in cooler approximately 90 minutes ago. Food stacked over the fill line. Manager placed bags of ice over food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Ultra pasteurized half and half creamer is being re served to customers. After reviewing with manager she discarded creamer. See stop sale.
07-08-5
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Front of the house manager not certified within 30 days of employments. Manager stated she was hired in November 2022 and she is scheduled to take test next week.
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Both cutting boards on cook line stained and with deep cut marks.
22-02-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Ripped tin foiled used as a shelf cover throughout the kitchen.
14-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic cups facing up in outdoor drink station. Employee inverted plastic cups. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Front counter sanitizer bucket (170ppm) per sanitizer chart solution must be between 272-700ppm. Manger remade solution to 272ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
33
Nov 9, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs stored over raw beef in walk in cooler. Employee properly separated food. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Grumpy's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Grumpy's Restaurant on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Grumpy's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Grumpy's Restaurant.
How does Grumpy's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Neptune Beach?
Grumpy's Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Neptune Beach average of 72.
Has Grumpy's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Grumpy's Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Grumpy's Restaurant 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 Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Grumpy's Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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