Bears Burgers & Big Bites Diner in Bronson
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736 E Hathaway Ave, Bronson, FL 32621Grandmas Hideaway in Bronson has accumulated 182 violations across 30 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.1 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but has faced repeated enforcement actions, with administrative complaints recommended three times between 2023 and 2024. The most frequently cited violations involve employee health reporting, chemical storage, and consumer advisories. Recent inspections in 2025 show mixed compliance, with warnings issued in July followed by two consecutive clean inspections.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Bears Burgers & Big Bites Diner in Bronson: Comparison to Levy County Averages
Bears Burgers & Big Bites Diner in Bronson: Full Inspection History — DBPR (31)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— 4 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 4 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Bears Burgers & Big Bites Diner in Bronson: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Bears Burgers & Big Bites Diner in Bronson last inspected?
- Bears Burgers & Big Bites Diner in Bronson was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 31, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Bears Burgers & Big Bites Diner in Bronson?
- The most frequently cited violations at Bears Burgers & Big Bites Diner in Bronson are: Chemical properly stored, Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Bears Burgers & Big Bites Diner in Bronson had?
- Bears Burgers & Big Bites Diner in Bronson has had 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Bears Burgers & Big Bites Diner in Bronson find?
- Bears Burgers & Big Bites Diner in Bronson was most recently inspected on July 31, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Bears Burgers & Big Bites Diner in Bronson ever been shut down?
- No, Bears Burgers & Big Bites Diner in Bronson has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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