Swampys Bar & Grille

19773 E Pennsylvania Ave, Dunnellon, FL 34432 · Permanent Food Service · License 5202377

Official report

out of 100

Grade B

Safety score 83 of 100

Latest visit: Oct 19, 2026 (3 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects found.High priority, repeat · no follow-up needed · 6 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Oct 19 routine inspection
3 high priority (2 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 1 intermediate, 3 basic
-17
Safety score83

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Oct192026

Routine inspection

7 violations found

First visitOct 19, 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.
7 violations found:
- 3 High priority
- 1 Intermediate
- 3 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority3
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation.
  See stop sale. Container of ceviche prepared on 10/12 in reach in cooler
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
  15-20 bees flying around outside bar area at servers counter. Drinks share being served at the outside bar to customers. Manager advised they have had bee keeper and placed bee attractants to direct bees away from the bar.
  Repeat violation
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
  Spray bottle of degreaser and insect killer hanging on rack with single service trays. Manager removed both spray bottles
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Tea machine has white crust accumulated on tip of liquid discharge spout
Basic3
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  Tongs stored on oven handle in kitchen. Cook removed tongs
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  Cook not wearing any hair restraint or beard guard
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  Ice buildup up behind cooling unit in walk-in-freezer
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.