Grumpy Gary's Bar and Grill
318 N Federal Hwy, Dania Beach, FL 33004 · Permanent Food Service · License 1609981
What drove the grade
Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 21 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate, 3 basic-9
- Safety score91
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 21, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength.
Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Chlorine sanitizer 0ppm. Operator redid chlorine sanitizer 100ppm
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No chlorine test for sanitizer buckets.
Basic3
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
On cookline, soufflé cups used to dispense salsa. Operator removed cups.
Fixed on the spot
Equipment in poor repair.
In dry storage area, reach in chest freezer Lid cracked and not keeping a secure closure.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
On cookline line, hood vents soiled with accumulation of grease.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.