Swampys Bar & Grille in Dunnellon
Last inspected:
19773 E Pennsylvania Ave, Dunnellon, FL 34432Swampy's Bar & Grille in Dunnellon has accumulated 328 violations across 45 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.3 per visit. The facility was shut down twice for rodent activity. In 2022, inspectors documented six propane tanks stored inside the building's prep room, a fire safety violation that persists in state records. Between 2022 and 2024, the restaurant received multiple administrative complaints for repeated non-compliance, with food contact surfaces, shell stock requirements, and employee health reporting cited most frequently.
Most recent closure: September 6, 2018 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Swampys Bar & Grille in Dunnellon: Comparison to Marion County Averages
This Facility
7.3
violations / inspection
7.3 violations per inspection
Marion County Avg
5.44
violations / inspection
5.44 county average
This Facility
2
emergency closures
2 closures
Marion County Avg
0.26
closures / facility
0.26 county average
Swampys Bar & Grille in Dunnellon: Emergency Closure History (2)
Swampys Bar & Grille in Dunnellon: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $800.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2018048579 | $400.00 | Sep 6, 2018 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 5--2018036977 | $400.00 | Jul 11, 2018 | Miami (Doral) |
Swampys Bar & Grille in Dunnellon: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
Six tanks inside building containing prep room.
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.
Swampys Bar & Grille in Dunnellon: Full Inspection History — DBPR (45)
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections31 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 19 violations (12 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— 4 inspections36 violations · 22 high priority
— Complaint Full· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections23 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 8 inspections29 violations · 17 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Warning Issued
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 13 inspections61 violations · 46 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency order recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Swampys Bar & Grille in Dunnellon: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Swampys Bar & Grille in Dunnellon last inspected?
- Swampys Bar & Grille in Dunnellon was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 23, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Swampys Bar & Grille in Dunnellon last shut down?
- Swampys Bar & Grille in Dunnellon was last shut down on September 6, 2018 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Swampys Bar & Grille in Dunnellon?
- The most frequently cited violations at Swampys Bar & Grille in Dunnellon are: Food contact surfaces, Shell stock requirements, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Swampys Bar & Grille in Dunnellon had?
- Swampys Bar & Grille in Dunnellon has had 45 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Swampys Bar & Grille in Dunnellon find?
- Swampys Bar & Grille in Dunnellon was most recently inspected on February 23, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Swampys Bar & Grille in Dunnellon ever been shut down?
- Yes, Swampys Bar & Grille in Dunnellon has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- 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.
- Has Swampys Bar & Grille in Dunnellon had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Swampys Bar & Grille in Dunnellon has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Swampys Bar & Grille in Dunnellon faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Swampys Bar & Grille in Dunnellon has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $800.00 in fines.
- How much has Swampys Bar & Grille in Dunnellon been fined?
- Swampys Bar & Grille in Dunnellon has been fined a total of $800.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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