Stumpknockers on the Square

110 W Main St, Inverness, FL 34450

American

Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Stumpknockers on the Square seven times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 18, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.

The pattern that stands out is “wall soiled with accumulated dust in kitchen”, which has been cited four times.

By comparison, the average Inverness facility scores 83, putting Stumpknockers on the Square 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

Dec 18, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Water bottle in drink ice in bar area. Operator burned ice during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-56-4

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Water bottle in drink ice in bar area

01B-13-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust in kitchen.

36-27-5

Jun 12, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall under dish machine and dust accumulation on walls in kitchen area by windows.

36-27-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in bar area

31B-04-4

Jul 11, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Jan 12, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

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. Butter on cook line. Operator added time mark. **Corrected On-Site**

03F-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Interior of soda gun nozzle in bar area

22-02-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Keg cooler in bar area

29-49-6

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls accumulated with dust in kitchen area Wall under dish machine soiled

36-27-5

Jul 20, 2023

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Potato salad 7/13

02C-01-5

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Potato salad dated 7/13

01B-24-5

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Multiple employees expired 3/2023

53B-14-5

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls and floors soiled in dish machine area

36-27-5

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Keg cooler in bar area

29-49-6

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Exterior area of soda nozzles on beverage machine

23-03-4

Jan 25, 2023

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.

View 15 violations

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Sep 22, 2022

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Dry storage room has 3 screened panel windows over the exterior door that can not be closed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-22: Plans have been drawn but not submitted to plan review. Floors in dry storage room are constructed of unsealed concrete, the walls are constructed of bricks on one side of the other side of the room is made of drywall. The ceiling is constructed of a lanai type grooved tin material. **Admin Complaint**

51-16-7

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Soda Bibb boxes in bar area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-22: **Time Extended**

08B-47-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floors in dry storage area off the kitchen is constructed of unsealed concrete **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-22: **Time Extended**

36-02-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Stumpknockers on the Square last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Stumpknockers on the Square on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Stumpknockers on the Square?

Across the inspection record, “wall soiled with accumulated dust in kitchen” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Stumpknockers on the Square.

How does Stumpknockers on the Square compare to other restaurants in Inverness?

Stumpknockers on the Square most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Inverness average of 83.

Has Stumpknockers on the Square's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Stumpknockers on the Square have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Stumpknockers on the Square 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 Stumpknockers on the Square inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Stumpknockers on the Square is inspected around two times per year on average.

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