LODGE BAR & GRILL
8501 W MISS MAGGIE DRIVE, Homosassa FL 34448 · 352.382.2081
Last inspected Mar 5, 2026 · 5 visits since October 2023
4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 42 in in rear storage room containing old kitchen equipment 10 In dry storage room 1 on sheet pan on speed cart with single service items 4 under white shelves in dry storage room 2 on prep table shelf in kitchen 2 under napkin storage behind bar
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023070077 | Oct 11, 2023 | Jan 16, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for chlorine sanitizing solution. Quaternary sanitizing solution test kit expired.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator contacted owner to renew license. Operator renewed by end of inspection.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Equipment in poor repair. -coolers and freezer in kitchen rusting -falls and fan unit in walk in cooler rusting
Food stored on floor. -deep fryer oil on floor in dry storage area
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -light shield in kitchen cracked, damaged
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. -unsealed wooden pallets used as storage rack for deep fryer oil in dry storage
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -table under flat grill soiled
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Equipment in poor repair. -White chest freezer, white refrigerators in kitchen rusting -walk in beer cooler ceiling and fan unit rusting
Ordered shut on the spot. 9 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Beef Jerky made at home and sold at bar.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 42 in in rear storage room containing old kitchen equipment 10 In dry storage room 1 on sheet pan on speed cart with single service items 4 under white shelves in dry storage room 2 on prep table shelf in kitchen 2 under napkin storage behind bar
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Beef Jerky made at someone home and so,d in establishment.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse and sealed drinks on prep table. Operator removed.
Equipment in poor repair. -White chest freezer, white refrigerators in kitchen rusting -walk in beer cooler ceiling and fan unit rusting
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor under three compartment sink soiled -floor behind cook line equipment soiled -floor under bar soiled
Kitchen Wall adjacent to three compartment sink soiled with cobwebs.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused flat grill and unplugged/unused refrigerator in kitchen.
Wet mop in rear area not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.