The Greyson
5045 96 St E, Palmetto, FL 34221 · Permanent Food Service · License 5106030
What drove the grade
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 14 complaint inspection2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 10 basic (3 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most-17
- Safety score83
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint inspection
- First visitOct 14, 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.
12 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate2
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Observed hand sink on cook line blocked by food tray. Manager removed tray.
Fixed on the spot
Basic10
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed container of flour stored on floor near cook line. Manager removed flour from floor.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Observed employee on cook line engaged in food prep without beard restraint.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Observed interior of Bar Dishwasher soiled.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Observed exterior of kitchen dish machine soiled.
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.
Observed sanitizer bucket stored next to commercial sauces on cook line shelf. Manager corrected sanitizer storage.
Fixed on the spot
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed hood filters above flat top grill soiled.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Observed plastic food containers stored on drying rack wet nesting.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
Observed silverware stored upright with food contact surface up in server station.
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Observed drain plug missing from dumpster.
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.
Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled.
Repeat violation
Earlier inspections 1
C74Routine inspection12 violations, 3 high priority No follow-up needed
- First visitAug 11, 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.
12 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Observed Cheese Sauce stored on pizza oven at room temperature measuring (85°F - Cold Holding). Cheese sauce was placed there an hour prior to inspection per kitchen manager. Manager placed cheese in walk in cooler.
Fixed on the spot
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observed raw chicken stored above cooked chicken wings in walk in cooler. Manager corrected storage.
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Observed sanitizer tablets stored above bag of jasmine rice on storage shelf near mop sink. Manager corrected storage of tablets.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink on cook line.
Repeat violation
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Observed chemical spray bottle near mop sink not labeled. Manager labeled bottle.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Basic7
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Observed flour container not labeled on cook line.
Repeat violation
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed flour container stored on floor under handwashing sink on cook line.
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container.
Observed spoon handle in direct contact with coleslaw inside of reach in cooler on cook line.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Observed scoop with no handle stored in corn container inside of reach in cooler on cook line.
Repeat violation
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Observed to go containers not inverted on dry storage shelf. Manager corrected storage.
Fixed on the spot
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Observed shared dumpster missing drain plug.
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.
Observed Fan Guards in walk in cooler soiled.
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
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.