COVE RESORT AND PUB
1242 S COVE CAMP POINT, Inverness FL 34450 · 352-344-5894
Last inspected May 11, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 1. Two flies on prep table in kitchen near mop sink. 2. Three flies flying in rear dry storage room.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2026035830 | May 7, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without properly cooling the food to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk-in cooler, three bins of chicken wings heated 05/06/26 at 52F, 50F and 51F. Stop sale.
May 7, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. In walk-in cooler, three bins of chicken wings heated 05/06/26 at 52F, 50F and 51F.
Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. In walk-in cooler, ranch date marked 4/28/26, chicken poblano soup 4/29/26, Tuscan soup 4/29/26, gravy 4/26/26.
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. In use dish machine 0ppm.
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Male employee at the cook line handle raw chicken and beef, change gloved and handle bread, no hand washed occurred, Inspector addressed situation, employee washed hands.
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without properly cooling the food to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk-in cooler, three bins of chicken wings heated 05/06/26 at 52F, 50F and 51F. Stop sale.
Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 17 flying insects at the kitchen area, manager trapped and kill 10.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. At the cook line, in house smoke beans placed on steam table at 8:45 am, at 11:15, beans at 138F
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. No documents available, at inspection time chicken wings cooked half way. Inspector provided written procedures.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. On to go menus and online menu.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk-in cooler, taco meat no date marked Employee dated.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep tables and above make table, employee moved all drinks.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. For one male employee at the cook line.
Food stored on floor. In walk-in freezer cases of fries on floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink at the bar area.
Nov 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored above cooked ribs in walk in cooler. Operator corrected shelves.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Baked beans dated 10/27. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Baked beans dated 10/27
Jun 9, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1. Two flies on prep table in kitchen near mop sink. 2. Three flies flying in rear dry storage room.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. Pan containing raw mahi stored on shelf directly above box containing fully-cooked ribs inside walk-in cooler. 2. Pan containing raw steak stored on shelf directly above box containing fully-cooked mashed potatoes inside walk-in cooler. Manager moved all raw items away from cooked items during this inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of barbecue sauce stored on shelf directly beside spray bottle containing window cleaner near front door of restaurant. Employee moved barbecue sauce to another shelf during this inspection.
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Bacteriological report from within the last 12 months unavailable upon request.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle stored down inside pan of fries at cookline.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee at cookline wearing bracelet on each wrist while preparing food. Manager had employee remove bracelets during this inspection.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with beard at cookline preparing food without beard guard.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in kitchen, near dish machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Area around nozzles of fountain machine near bar area soiled with mold-like substance. 2. Gaskets on cooler door in bar area soiled with mold-like substance.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Wall in kitchen, around vents at cookline soiled with dust.
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Seating increased from 88 to 198. Managed stated they have already been through appropriate channels, however no paperwork is available for proof.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket next to tortilla chip container on shelf in kitchen. Manager moved.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Two chemical spray bottles hanging on sink edge. Moved by manager.
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. No well testing report available for 2024.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep table in kitchen. Manager moved.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee clothing in dry storage area,touching customer products. Manager moved.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Seating increased to 198 from 88 no seating change approval paperwork on file. Establishment is on septic system.
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Establishment increased seating to 198 from 88, no seating approval on file.
Jun 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Dry storage area
Sep 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented cans present. See stop sale. 3 cans of mandarin oranges heavily dented on seal
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Ranch made in house at front pass window. Operator time marked.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in dry storage area Floor not smooth/durable in kitchen area
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Fish filets in walk in cooler
Damaged food not properly segregated. 3 cans of mandarin oranges heavily dented on seal
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in bar area
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.