Ugly Grouper
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
39
Score
Inspectors have visited Ugly Grouper 14 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 14, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited five times.
By comparison, the average Holmes Beach facility scores 80, putting Ugly Grouper on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
14
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed pest strip in food preparation area near back exit door. Operator removed fly strip. **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw seafood in 4 drawer cooler on the cookline. Operator moved chicken to bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary sanitizer too strong. Operator diluted quaternary sanitizer. Sanitizer now at 400ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with dried food particles. Operator removed can opener for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all ceilings in the kitchen and food preparation area not smooth and cleanable.
36-37-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing cove molding in kitchen food preparation area.
36-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at make station on cookline with stains and cut marks. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on top right reach-in cooler drawer torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of seafood mix on the floor in walk-in cooler. Operator moved items off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in 4 drawer reach-in cooler with food debris and grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed excess dust and soil on ventilation pipes in kitchen.
36-50-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed drain under 3 compartment sink draining on the floor.
29-03-4
39
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinara sauce at 70F. Operator stated the sauce had been put in the pan approximately 30minutes before. Operator put item on stove and started the reheat process again. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed 2 wire racks located in kitchen with surface rust.
22-31-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on equipment door handle. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with excess grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. Observed water barely running during thawing. Operator increase water pressure for thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
06-08-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry. Operator hung mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary wiping cloth sanitizer bucket at 0ppm. Operator changed bucket. Quaternary sanitizer now at 400Ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
61
May 9, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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. Observed dish machine chlorine sanitize at 0ppm. Operator changer sanitizer bucket. Dish machine now at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lids. Operator closed lids. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
82
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dry storage rack next to the cook line rusted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Observed dry storage rack next to the cook line rusted at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor on the cook Iine and dishwasher area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Observed standing water on the floor on the cook Iine and dishwasher area at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
90
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand washing sink next to the soda machine and ice machines in the kitchen has been removed. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink on the left side of the cook line. Employee placed paper towels at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dry storage rack next to the cook line rusted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor on the cook Iine and dishwasher area. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Employee removed the knives to be sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wall fan next to the cook line soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls on the left side of the cook line soiled. **Warning**
36-27-5
55
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed beef burgers at 45F, operator stated burgers had been there for approximately 4.5 hours. Operator voluntarily discarded product.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef burgers at 45F, operator stated burgers had been there for approximately 4.5 hours. Operator voluntarily discarded product.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted pitted surface on slicer blade.
22-31-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees keys on shelf above food prep area. Operator removed keys. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler across from flat top on cooks line.
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelf to the left of entrance rusted and pitted. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
55
Mar 21, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
67
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of cleaner stored next to bags of sugar in dry storage room #2. Operator removed spray cleaner from shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
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 dish machine at chlorine level 0 ppm. Operator called technician to look at dish machine. Machine serviced now reading at 100 ppm.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 small flying insects in main kitchen, not landing on food. Operator attempted to whisk out flies. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed sticky fly traps in dry storage area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-05-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings in dry storage room #2 near air handler not located near food, separated from main kitchen. Operator swept up and sanitized area with rodent droppings. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed to operator, printed and hung Big 6. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-07-5
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. Emailed to operator , printed and hung plan. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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. Emailed to operator. Operator had all staff on duty sign. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee must was hand signs at any sink or in restrooms. Operator printed signs and hung at sinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels observed at kitchen cook line. Operator placed trash can at sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-38-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in mop sink. **Warning**
29-20-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed 2 ice coolers in bar area not covered. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt mixed with pepper, container of sugar, and container of blackened seasoning removed from original package not labeled. Operator labeled containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in far wall in dry storage room #1. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed dead small flying insects on sticky fly trap stored over onions and potatoes in dry storage area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed vent in WIC leaking water, not over food. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed numerous cutting boards stored in kitchen with deep grooves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic cups at soda station wet nesting. Operator removed cups to be re washed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed onions and potatoes loose on floor of dry storage room. Operator swept up food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Dumpster pad soiled. Operator cleaned dumpster pad. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of ice machine in dry storage room #1. Operator removed ice scoop to store properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-12-5
18
Jun 1, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
May 31, 2023
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Fly strips in kitchen area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-24-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5 live flies in the kitchen area, not observed landing on food. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed chopped cooked eggs stored in walk-in cooler with a marked date exceeding 7days. Employee discarded food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed food in make top cooler in pantry area held above 41F. Salsa (65F - Cold Holding); Coleslaw (55F - Cold Holding) Employee discarded food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed food held on steam table at less than 135F. Pulled Pork (88F - Hot Holding) Employee removed pork from line and continued to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaning chemical bottle hanging from hand washing sink in dish machine area. Employee removed the bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items stored with single serving items in the wait station. **Warning**
40-06-5
39
May 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
May 22, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 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. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer 00ppm. Manager contacted the technician and set up a sanitizer bay in the three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. 3 fly strips hanging above food preparation areas in the kitchen. Manager removed the strips. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-05-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 100 rodent droppings on the floor in the dry storage area behind the bar. The dry storage area contains food items, bag in box soda containers and liquor. The dry storage is separated from the kitchen by a single wall. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheddar cheese (55F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (57F - Cold Holding). Stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager stated the items were in the reach in cooler for approximately 2 hours. Manager emptied half the content of the pan into a separate pan and placed it in the bottom of the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to food under a preparation table in the kitchen. Manager removed bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Slicer blade soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink on the cook line blocked with a food cart. Manager removed the food cart. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed the consumer advisory and the manager posted it before the end of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 4 damage ceiling tiles in the liquor/dry storage area. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. All ceiling vents in the kitchen soiled. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Several cutting boards in the kitchen. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under all equipment in the kitchen. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in a dirty holder. Manager removed the scoop and the holder to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan mounted to the wall in the cook line area soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Several single service items stored on the floor in the paper goods dry storage area. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In the dishwasher and cook line areas. **Warning**
36-27-5
23
Dec 27, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed on 2 hand washing sink in the kitchen. Operator placed the paper on the dispenser. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda holsters soiled in bar area, one soda holster slow draining. Observed soda lines soiled in ice bucket in bar area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on food prep area. Employee removed the drink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at the entrance to the kitchen and throughout the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed area around the nozzles in soda machine soiled.
23-03-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ugly Grouper last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ugly Grouper on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ugly Grouper?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Ugly Grouper.
How does Ugly Grouper compare to other restaurants in Holmes Beach?
Ugly Grouper most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Holmes Beach average of 80.
Has Ugly Grouper's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ugly Grouper have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Ugly Grouper means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Ugly Grouper inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ugly Grouper is inspected around four times per year on average.
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