The Equestrian Grill
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
58
Score
Going back to 2022, The Equestrian Grill has seven inspections in the public record. On Feb 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around nine violations to closer to six violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in Dunnellon average 72, so The Equestrian Grill trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Bags of raw chicken stored above pan of raw beef on shelf inside reach-in cooler in prep room. Manager moved the raw chicken to the bottom shelf during.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with old food debris. Manager moved the can opener to the warewash area to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sinks located in kitchen and prep area clocked with supplies. Manager removed all supplies from the sink during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Section of drywall missing above water heater.
36-32-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1. One dead roach on floor in storage room. 2. One dead roach on floor in kitchen near mop sink. Manager swept both during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle sitting directly on ground.
33-23-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed the lid during this inspection. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
58
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
82
Jul 22, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
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
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
27
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee at cookline touched shirt, face, personal phone with gloved hands, then continued to touch bags of food and grill steaks at the cookline. Manager instructed employee to wash hands during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Unwrapped ham stored directly on visibly soiled shelf inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Cooked hamburger patty stored directly on visibly soiled shelf inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Manager voluntarily discarded both during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan containing raw beef stored on shelf above pan containing cooked sausage inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Manager moved raw beef to the bottom shelf during this inspection. Raw shell egg stored on shelf above open box containing sticks of butter inside reach-in cooler in storage area. Manager removed eggs from cooler during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Toilet leaking large amount of sewage onto the floor inside employee restroom in kitchen near cookline. **Warning**
28-26-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee at cookline washed gloved hands in handwash then continued to prepare food at cookline. Inspector explained proper handwashing and glove use to employees during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing bleach and aerosol air freshener stored on shelf above cans of beans and box of dry pasta in rear storage room. Manager removed chemicals from shelves during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at grey hose connection behind building.
29-34-4
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. Unwrapped ham missing date on shelf inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Manager stated the ham was opened two days prior and voluntarily discarded the ham. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade rusted on prep table in storage area. Interior shelving of reach-in coolers at cookline soiled with debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at cookline blocked by large pan and bucket. Manager stated the employees utilize the sinks at the kitchen entrance and in prep room. Manager had employees unblock and set up handwash sink at cookline during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Towels missing at handwash sink at kitchen entrance. Manager replenished towels during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pan containing cooked sausage missing date on shelf inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Manager stated the sausage was cooked two days prior and added proper date mark. Pan of beans missing date mark inside reach-in cooler in storage area. Manager stated the beans were cooked two days prior and added proper date mark. Pan containing cooked beef missing date mark inside reach-in cooler in storage area. Manager stated the beef was cooked three days prior and added proper date mark. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice buildup inside reach-in freezers in storage area near back door.
14-69-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Wall soiled in storage area above vegetable cooler. Floor soiled below equipment throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
Basic - Toilet leaking. Toilet leaking large amounts of sewage onto the floor inside employee restroom in kitchen near cookline. **Warning**
29-02-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Several old labels stuck to metal pans throughout kitchen.
16-46-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Strong odor from toilet leaking sewage onto the floor inside employee restroom in kitchen near cookline. **Warning**
36-64-5
17
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of "Spic and Span" stored on prep table near cookline above clean dishes. Employee removed the spray bottle from the table during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above pan of fries inside reach-in cooler in kitchen near cookline. Manager placed raw chicken in the bottom shelf during this inspection. Raw chicken stored above cooked beef inside reach-in cooler in prep area near back door. Manager moved raw chicken to shelf below beef during this inspection. Raw beef stored above cooked chicken on shelf inside reach-in cooler in prep area. Manager placed raw beef below the cooked chicken during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/2023.
50-17-3
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Bread stored inside grocery bags inside reach-in freezer in prep area near back door. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-15-4
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Pan of sliced tomatoes covered in a white mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled on prep table in prep area of kitchen. Deli slicer soiled with old food debris on prep table in prep area of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Several boxes of takeout containers stored directly on floor inside storage area of manager's office.
25-05-4
Basic - Floor and/or wall soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor throughout kitchen soiled with food debris under and around equipment. Floor in kitchen below make-table near cookline heavily soiled with food debris. Walls in kitchen near grids soiled with grease. Wall in kitchen above three-compartment sink soiled with dust.
36-73-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink cups wet nested near fountain machine in server station.
24-08-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach inside reach-in cooler containing kegs in bar area. One dead roach on floor inside employee restroom in back of kitchen. All were cleaned up and discarded during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tank in server station near handwash sink not secured. Co2 tank in prep area of kitchen near handwash sink not secured. Co2 tank in bar area not secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
33
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 31, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No Hot water available in the establishment (no hot water In three compartment sink, mop sink and hand sinks). **Warning**
27-16-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Equestrian Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Equestrian Grill on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Equestrian Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Equestrian Grill.
How does The Equestrian Grill compare to other restaurants in Dunnellon?
The Equestrian Grill most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Dunnellon average of 72.
Has The Equestrian Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Equestrian Grill have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Equestrian Grill 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 The Equestrian Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Equestrian Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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