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1466 HIGHWAY 41 N, Inverness FL 34450 · 352-726-2333
Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bean sprouts 45F on prep table. Operator moved sprouts to reach in cooler.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken wings stored over egg rolls in reach in cooler. Operator corrected shelves.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bean sprouts 45F on prep table. Operator moved sprouts to reach in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit of the kitchen
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Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together.
Sep 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Broken ceiling tile above walk in cooler area
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Screen door at back exit of kitchen
Food stored on floor. Sauce bucket in walk in cooler. Operator moved to shelf.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee soda bottle in reach in cooler at cook line. Operator removed.
Jun 9, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Several sheet pans containing cooked chicken lined with takeout menus in back of kitchen.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Frozen pork stored inside grocery bag in pan on counter in kitchen. Manager removed pork from grocery bag during this inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan containing raw chicken stored on shelf above pans containing fully-cooked chicken inside reach-in cooler at front counter. Manager removed raw chicken from cooler during this inspection.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Pan containing raw frozen chicken stored on shelf directly above pan containing raw frozen beef inside reach-in freezer near cookline. Employee moved chicken to below beef during this inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut cabbage (76F - Cold Holding). Pan containing cut cabbage sitting at room temperature on counter at cookline. Employee stated the cut cabbage was placed on the counter approximately 30 minutes prior and added ice to cabbage to rapidly cool it to 41.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing multi surface cleaner stored directly beside bottles and cans of soda below front counter. Manager removed spray bottle from shelf during this inspection.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Absorbent and porous acoustic ceiling tiles in-use throughout kitchen.
Dec 12, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan containing raw chicken stored directly above pan containing fully-cooked chicken inside reach-in cooler at front counter. Manager removed raw chicken from cooler during this inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter in kitchen at cookline: cut cabbage (58F - Cold Holding). The cabbage is shredded in a pan at the cookline. Manager stated the cabbage has been on the counter for approximately one hour and was held on temperature. Inspector had employee place pan of cut cabbage into the cooler to cool to 41F.
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. Chicken at cookline missing time mark. Manager stated the chicken was being held 12pm-4pm and added proper time mark during this inspection.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Absorbent and porous acoustic ceiling tiles in-use throughout kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Several employee drink cups stored in prep table directly beside in-use cutting board near cookline. Manager removed all drink cups from table during this inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Filters above cookline dripping with grease. 2. Back-side of handle on reach-in cooler at front counter heavily soiled with grease. 3. Gaskets on reach-in freezer in back of kitchen soiled with grease and/or food debris. 4. Underside of handle on reach-in freezer in back of kitchen soiled with food debris.
Mar 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked noodles (47F - Cold Holding) over fill line in reach in cooler. Discussed with operator who moved noodles to inside reach in cooler cabinet.
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. Chicken, egg rolls and garlic in oil. Operator states items were placed on time at 3pm and time marked.
Oct 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over wontons/spring rolls in reach in freezer
Ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris, grease in kitchen area. Floors soiled under equipment in cook line area
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food at cook line
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Refrigerator at front counter. Operator installed thermometer in reach in cooler.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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