SWAMPYS BAR & GRILLE

Name: SWAMPYS BAR & GRILLE
Address: 19773 E PENNSYLVANIA AVE, DUNNELLON, FL, 34432, US
Rating: 57.1

19773 E PENNSYLVANIA AVE, DUNNELLON, FL 34432

License #5202377

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57.1 Grade F / 100

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SWAMPYS BAR & GRILLE in DUNNELLON currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 57.1 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 23, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 29 total violations — 6 critical, 6 major, 17 minor.

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[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor below handwash sink near outdoor ice machine soiled with dirt and/or debris.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Interior of ice machine door and top of deflector plate soiled with mold-like substance in server station. 2. Interior of microwave in prep room soiled with food debris.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found. One fly flying in warewash area of kitchen.
[14-47-4] Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Lower shelf of prep table in prep room rusted.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested drink cups on shelf near fountain machine in server station.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Two employees working in kitchen and handling food with bracelets on wrists.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dish rack in warewash area soiled with dust.
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One expired certified ServSafe manager certificate expired on 02/01/2026.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Lower portion of wall near back door of server station.

Warning Issued
[13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Several employees with beards working in kitchen handling food without wearing beard guards.
[14-47-4] Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Two wire shelves rusted in warewash area.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Stack of foil pans not inverted on top shelf in alcohol storage room. Manager inverted the pans during this inspection.
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. On shelf inside walk-in cooler: beans (48F - Cooling overnight). Beans are date marked 10/5. Manager confirmed the beans were cooked the previous day and placed inside the cooler to cool overnight. The beans are in a deep pan covered with a lid. Stop sale issued.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of sugar bin in server station soiled with grease and/or black substance. Manager had employee clean the lid to bin during this inspection.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee at cookline handled raw alligator meat either gloved hands, changed gloves without washing hands, then continued to handle utensils and equipment at cookline. Manager stopped employee and had them wash their hands and put on new gloves before continuing to work at cookline.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in kitchen near cookline.
[01B-36-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. On shelf inside walk-in cooler: beans (48F - Cooling overnight). Beans are date marked 10/5. Manager confirmed the beans were cooked the previous day and placed inside the cooler to cool overnight. The beans are in a deep pan covered with a lid.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bin containing breading missing label on shelf near managers office. Manager added proper label to bin during this inspection.
[51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Several coolers moved from kitchen to lobby area, as well as handwash sink moved to opposite wall in kitchen. Establishment must recieve approval from plan review office or place equipment back to its original locations.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach-in cooler in prep room: shrimp (55F - Cold Holding). Employee stated the shrimp was thawed under running water approximately 45 minutes prior, then placed into the cooler. Manager moved the shrimp to a freezer to rapidly cool to 41F.

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