OSCAR PENN'S
207 N APOPKA AVE, Inverness FL 34450 · 352-419-6354
Last inspected Oct 29, 2025 · 6 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023069759 | Sep 19, 2023 | Mar 14, 2024 | $160 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Oct 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over pre washed vegetables in sushi cooler. Employee corrected shelves.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Brenna
Jun 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On butter containers. Operator discarded and made new sticker
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Tuna in pan in sink with no running water. Operator placed in reach in cooler.
Jan 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans are from 2009, Plan review previously cited on 06/28/2023 and followed up on 09/19/2023, with an administrative complaint recommended. The shed located outside the back door, does not reflect a mop sink inside or an ice machine. There is a shed with one cooler and one feeezer located behind the wooden deck in rear of restaurant property. A Room next to kitchen that had a buffet table and hand wash sink, is now a seating area. Owner will need to submit new plans to reflect remodel.
Nov 13, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Eggs stored on top of green beans in reach in cooler in kitchen.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 9 8oz portions of sea bass in ROP packaging thawed not cut
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 24 1 oz butter portions at 51F
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter on cook line 69F out for one hour, manager moved to reach in cooler
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Consumer advisory on menu does not have an asterisk to match the asterisk next to the indicated food. Asterisk needs to be added to the Ahi Tuna, as well as, ceviche, and salmon
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans are from 2009, Plan review previously cited on 06/28/2023 and followed up on 09/19/2023, with an administrative complaint recommended. The shed located outside the back door, does not reflect a mop sink inside or an ice machine. There is a shed with one cooler and one feeezer located behind the wooden deck in rear of restaurant property. A Room next to kitchen that had a buffet table and hand wash sink, is now a seating area. Owner will need to submit new plans to reflect remodel.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook engaging in food prep and cooking without beard guard.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors underneath equipment in kitchen soiled.
Food stored on floor. Bag of panko breadcrumbs stored on floor in kitchen.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in panko breadcrumbs with handle touching breadcrumbs. Manager moved.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled wiping clothes in cutting boards in kitchen. Manager removed.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet towels on cutting boards
May 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half and half opened 5/22. Operator dated.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink by ice machine. Operator provided paper towels
Sep 19, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jesse Jason
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/. Outdoor dry storage shed storing food and 2 vertical reach in coolers Ice machine and hand wash sink in shed
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce over rice in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator corrected shelves.
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.