Grumpy Gary's Bar and Grill in Dania Beach
Last inspected:
318 N Federal Hwy, Dania Beach, FL 33004Grumpy Gary's Bar and Grill in Dania Beach has accumulated 336 violations across 40 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.4 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but faces an active enforcement pattern, with four administrative complaints recommended in 2024 and 2025 following inspections that found repeated high-priority violations. Fire safety records document one citation for a portable fire extinguisher in the red zone, initially documented under the prior operator Historic Dockers Restaurant & Pub in 2015. Top recurring violations involve employee health reporting, consumer advisories, and food contact surface compliance.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Grumpy Gary's Bar and Grill in Dania Beach: Comparison to Broward County Averages
This Facility
8.4
violations / inspection
8.4 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg
4.52
violations / inspection
4.52 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Broward County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Grumpy Gary's Bar and Grill in Dania Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $1,680.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025088451 | $1,200.00 | Oct 13, 2025 | Orlando | |
| 2--2024031393 | $200.00 | May 13, 2024 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2018054943 | $280.00 | Oct 17, 2018 | Fort Lauderdale |
Grumpy Gary's Bar and Grill in Dania Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
In dish machine area
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Grumpy Gary's Bar and Grill in Dania Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (40)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections40 violations · 26 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections24 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 6 inspections40 violations · 29 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections26 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections27 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 7 inspections51 violations · 35 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Grumpy Gary's Bar and Grill in Dania Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Grumpy Gary's Bar and Grill in Dania Beach last inspected?
- Grumpy Gary's Bar and Grill in Dania Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 30, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Grumpy Gary's Bar and Grill in Dania Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Grumpy Gary's Bar and Grill in Dania Beach are: Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Grumpy Gary's Bar and Grill in Dania Beach had?
- Grumpy Gary's Bar and Grill in Dania Beach has had 40 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Grumpy Gary's Bar and Grill in Dania Beach find?
- Grumpy Gary's Bar and Grill in Dania Beach was most recently inspected on January 30, 2026 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Grumpy Gary's Bar and Grill in Dania Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Grumpy Gary's Bar and Grill in Dania Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- Has Grumpy Gary's Bar and Grill in Dania Beach had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Grumpy Gary's Bar and Grill in Dania Beach has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Grumpy Gary's Bar and Grill in Dania Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Grumpy Gary's Bar and Grill in Dania Beach has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,680.00 in fines.
- How much has Grumpy Gary's Bar and Grill in Dania Beach been fined?
- Grumpy Gary's Bar and Grill in Dania Beach has been fined a total of $1,680.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Grumpy Gary's Bar and Grill in Dania Beach operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Historic Dockers Restaurant & Pub (2015).
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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).
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