Driftwood Bar and Grill in Inglis
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253 Hwy 40 W, Inglis, FL 34449Driftwood Bar and Grill in Inglis has accumulated 205 violations across 24 inspections dating to at least 2022, averaging 8.5 violations per inspection — significantly higher than the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been cited in every inspection on record, including recurring findings for chemical storage (appearing in at least 8 inspections), management awareness (4 inspections), handwashing and hand-arm washing practices (4 inspections), employee health policy (4 inspections), food contact surface sanitation (6 inspections), and consumer advisory failures (5 inspections). The facility has never been emergency-closed despite this pattern. Fire safety violations involving portable fire extinguisher gauges in the red zone were documented on November 5, 2024 and March 5, 2025. Two of the four most recent inspections resulted in administrative complaint recommendations (August 8, 2025 and March 5, 2025), signaling formal state enforcement proceedings, while the most recent inspection on January 13, 2026 was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Driftwood Bar and Grill in Inglis: Comparison to Levy County Averages
Driftwood Bar and Grill in Inglis: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Administrative complaint recommended
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Driftwood Bar and Grill in Inglis: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 1 inspection10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections26 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections22 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections28 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Driftwood Bar and Grill in Inglis: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Driftwood Bar and Grill in Inglis last inspected?
- Driftwood Bar and Grill in Inglis was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 13, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Driftwood Bar and Grill in Inglis?
- The most frequently cited violations at Driftwood Bar and Grill in Inglis are: Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Driftwood Bar and Grill in Inglis had?
- Driftwood Bar and Grill in Inglis has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Driftwood Bar and Grill in Inglis find?
- Driftwood Bar and Grill in Inglis was most recently inspected on January 13, 2026 with 18 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Driftwood Bar and Grill in Inglis ever been shut down?
- No, Driftwood Bar and Grill in Inglis has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- 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.
- Has Driftwood Bar and Grill in Inglis had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Driftwood Bar and Grill in Inglis has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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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