How many health inspections has Hometown Grillin N Chillin in Old Town had?

Hometown Grillin N Chillin in Old Town has had 0 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 0 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.

Has Hometown Grillin N Chillin in Old Town ever been shut down?

No, Hometown Grillin N Chillin in Old Town has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.

How many inspections has Hometown Grillin N Chillin in Old Town had?

Hometown Grillin N Chillin in Old Town has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Hometown Grillin N Chillin in Old Town find?

Hometown Grillin N Chillin in Old Town was most recently inspected by FDACS on May 23, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).

Has Hometown Grillin N Chillin in Old Town had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Hometown Grillin N Chillin in Old Town has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Hometown Grillin N Chillin in Old Town

27670 Us 19, Old Town, FL 32680

Dixie County · Food Service
Owner: Hometown Hotdogs LLC
DBPR License: MFD4850094
FDACS Estab #: 412155

Overview

Hometown Grillin N Chillin in Old Town had 4 inspections on record between January 2023 and May 2025, with 7 violations and no emergency closures. The facility received a focused inspection in September 2023 as part of Hurricane Idalia emergency response assessment with no violations found. The most recent inspection on May 23, 2025 resulted in a citation for failure to provide a required food temperature measuring device for cold holding temperatures. A January 2023 initial inspection identified violations including absence of written vomiting and diarrheal event procedures and lack of a probe thermometer for cold holding temperatures. The most recent inspection was completed with violations noted for correction.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

0Inspections

0Violations

0Closures

4FDACS Insp.

Last inspected FDACS: May 23, 2025

Hometown Grillin N Chillin in Old Town: Comparison to Dixie County Averages

This Facility 0 violations / inspection 0 violations per inspection

Dixie County Avg 5.59 violations / inspection 5.59 county average

This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures

Dixie County Avg 0.56 closures / facility 0.56 county average

Hometown Grillin N Chillin in Old Town: FDACS Inspection History (4)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

2025 — 1 inspection

May 23, 2025 — Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 3 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: KENNETH DAVIDSON, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected.

Risk-Based Violations

95 Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.Repeat

Food establishment was unable to provide a certified food protection manager certificate during the inspection.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-302.12 Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in ensuring food temperatures are attained and maintained; or food temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe not provided or not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods. 4-302.12 Pf

Food establishment was unable to provide a required probe thermometer for taking cold holding temperatures of perishable foods.

6-202.15 Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15

Back Room Area - Rear exit door has a visible gap located along the bottom threshold.

2023 — 3 inspections

Sep 3, 2023 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: DAVID CANO, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Emergency Response Assessment – Hurricane Idalia

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Sep 1, 2023 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: LORI JAMES, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Offsite Focused Visit to conduct assessment for Hurricane Idalia.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Jan 12, 2023 — Met Inspection Requirements· 4 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: KENNETH DAVIDSON, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

Comments: All requests for a new food permit submitted January 1 through June 30, shall be assessed a permit fee per F.S. Chapter 500 and Rule 5K-4. All requests for a new food permit submitted July 1 through December 31, shall be assessed permit fees of fifty percent (50%) of the applicable fee per F.S. Chapter 500 and Rule 5K-4. Payments can be made online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or can be mailed to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, P.O. Box 6720, Tallahassee FL 32314-6720. Checks and money orders are to be payable to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. All payments must include the Food Establishment number and reason of payment type in the memo section of the check or money order. The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit. Initial inspection conducted per request # 5091012. Food establishment is currently not operating and has anticipated opening date of 1/16/23. Dish Washing Guide and Certified Food Protection Manager Certificate flyer was provided.

Risk-Based Violations

2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf

Food establishment does not have a written procedure for responding to a vomiting and diarrheal event. o

95 Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.

Food establishment does not have a certified food protection manager. o

Good Retail Practice Violations

Food establishment does not have a probe thermometer for taking cold holding temperatures of perishable foods. o

5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17

Back Room Area - Female restroom does not contain a covered waste basket. Discussed with owner. o Print Date: 1/12/2023 Page 1 of 3

Hometown Grillin N Chillin in Old Town: Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has Hometown Grillin N Chillin in Old Town had?: Hometown Grillin N Chillin in Old Town has had 0 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 0 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
Has Hometown Grillin N Chillin in Old Town ever been shut down?: No, Hometown Grillin N Chillin in Old Town has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
When was Hometown Grillin N Chillin in Old Town last inspected?: Hometown Grillin N Chillin in Old Town was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on May 23, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Hometown Grillin N Chillin in Old Town had?: Hometown Grillin N Chillin in Old Town has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Hometown Grillin N Chillin in Old Town find?: Hometown Grillin N Chillin in Old Town was most recently inspected by FDACS on May 23, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Hometown Grillin N Chillin in Old Town had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Hometown Grillin N Chillin in Old Town has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Hometown Grillin N Chillin in Old Town?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Hometown Grillin N Chillin in Old Town are: 2-501.11: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf; 4-302.12: Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in ensuring food temperatures are attained and maintained; or food temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe not provided or not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods. 4-302.12 Pf; 5-501.17: Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17.