CABOT CITRUS FARMS
17590 PONCE DE LEON BLVD, Brooksville FL 34614 · 352-796-5500
Last inspected Feb 25, 2026 · 8 visits since April 2024
APR 24
JAN 25
JUN 25
NOV 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
20 live small flying insects found in other location, referred to as the porch (outside cooking area), where wood fired pizza is offered. Live flies observed landing on cutting boards. Employee cleaned and sanitized area and turned on fans in surrounding area to inhibit flies landing on food contact surfaces.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025089743 | Nov 18, 2025 | Jan 22, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 25, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 16, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink removed for employees near wait station area and dishwashing area at kitchen entrance from seating area.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - Addition of dishmachine. - Removal of coolers and transformed into prep areas. - Hand wash sink removed from prep area near kitchen entrance from dining room. - Drink station added to area where hand wash sink was removed. - 3 door cooler and dish racks added to prep area in front of walk in cooler. - Reach-in cooler added to outdoor food prep area at wood fired pizza truck.
Nov 19, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink removed for employees near wait station area and dishwashing area at kitchen entrance from seating area.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - Addition of dishmachine. - Removal of coolers and transformed into prep areas. - Hand wash sink removed from prep area near kitchen entrance from dining room. - Drink station added to area where hand wash sink was removed. - 3 door cooler and dish racks added to prep area in front of walk in cooler. - Reach-in cooler added to outdoor food prep area at wood fired pizza truck.
Nov 18, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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20 live small flying insects found in other location, referred to as the porch (outside cooking area), where wood fired pizza is offered. Live flies observed landing on cutting boards. Employee cleaned and sanitized area and turned on fans in surrounding area to inhibit flies landing on food contact surfaces.
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizing dishmachine at 0 ppm in kitchen and in bar. Employee primed machine but sanitizer is still at 0 ppm. Operator contacted company for service and set up three compartment sink with quaternary solution at 200 ppm.
Handwash sink removed for employees near wait station area and dishwashing area at kitchen entrance from seating area.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - Addition of dishmachine. - Removal of coolers and transformed into prep areas. - Hand wash sink removed from prep area near kitchen entrance from dining room. - Drink station added to area where hand wash sink was removed. - 3 door cooler and dish racks added to prep area in front of walk in cooler. - Reach-in cooler added to outdoor food prep area at wood fired pizza truck.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper over dry storage rack above reach-in cooler in prep area. Operator removed.
Aug 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed food employee crack raw shell eggs and donned new gloves without hand washing. Reviewed hand washing procedures with employee. Employee washed hands.
Establishment curing food without an approved Process Waiver from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment making beef jerky on site.
Jun 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed food employee crack raw shell eggs and donned new gloves without hand washing. Reviewed hand washing procedures with employee. Employee washed hands.
Establishment curing food without an approved Process Waiver from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment making beef jerky on site.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on can opener blade in kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the cookline in kitchen.
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. hot dogs (105F - Hot Holding) on roller for less than 30 minutes. Operator moved hot dogs to grill to reheat. Recheck 202F
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Operator stocked paper towels.
Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Operator inverted bucket
Apr 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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