RED'S RESTAURANT
8411 N CARL G ROSE HWY, Hernando FL 34442 · 352-344-4322
Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Potatoes and onions 80F in oven not on, on cook line cook states they are hot holding on oven since 8:30. Cook moved to heat back up. 2nd temp at 145F at 11:12 am
★ 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--2026012212 | Dec 3, 2025 | May 7, 2026 | $160 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 8, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly on microwave handle in kitchen
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2026. Establishment is open, operating and serving food to the public.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine and quaternary test strips are expired
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee cup on prep table next to steam table
Food stored in a shed that is not fully enclosed. Fryer oil stored in shed with broken window
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease
Feb 10, 2026Call 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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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.
Dec 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in 77F water in cook line area. Operator removed utensils to be washed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dust. Hood filters Walk in cooler fan guards
May 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.
Apr 30, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. 0ppm operator primed machine, still 0ppm.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched soiled dishes to clean dishes without hand wash. Discussed with manager.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2025
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer and can opener blade
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.
Oct 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority5 Intermediate6 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. Cook cracked egg, no handwash began touching equipment for other processes. Discussed handwashing with cook.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. 20 lbs of ice. Ice being held behind bar in bin with soda gun hoses going into it. Hose lines soiled and ice was touching it. Instructed employee to burn the ice and clean the bin before this could be used again.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Potatoes and onions 80F in oven not on, on cook line cook states they are hot holding on oven since 8:30. Cook moved to heat back up. 2nd temp at 145F at 11:12 am
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Big 6 not displayed, and certified food manager cold not advise. Provided big six form to employee and she displayed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Behind bar no paper towels at handwash sink. Employee placed paper towels by sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Behind bar no soap at handwash sink. Soap dispenser empty. Employee replaced.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several containers of food being held on cook line reach in cooler not labeled or date marked. Cook was able to verify food was prepared between 10/27 and 10/29.
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Employee unable to locate well water testing report. Employee was able to speak with owner who had the report sent to inspector via email.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No 2025 license displayed. Employee was able to locate and displayed.
Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Soda gun hoses in ice bin soiled and touching ice.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Frying oil container and flour container stored on floor on cook line. Employee moved to be placed over 6 inches off the ground.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. For women's bathroom, employee provided with hand wash sign and displayed.
Open dumpster lid. Employee closed.
Mar 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
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 identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Pooled eggs in cook line area. Operator time marked 7am.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand wash sink in front of cook line area
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling and walls in outdoor shed not smooth. Storing food items, single service items and chemicals.
Nov 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over dressing in glass door reach in cooler in kitchen area. Operator corrected shelves Raw shell eggs over lemons in glass door cooler in dry storage room. Operator corrected shelves.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Dish soap stored above food items in dry storage shed. Operator corrected shelves.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Slicer Operator had employees clean during inspection
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Eggs in glass for reach in cooler in dry storage room. Operator labeled.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. In cook line area. Operator provided hat.
Food stored on floor. Oil in dry storage shed. Operator moved to shelf.
Sep 6, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. 26 seats on outdoor patio addition, 96 seats inside. Licensed for 50 seats
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Trash bag used in warmer drawer with biscuits. Operator discarded bags.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb in area with ice machine.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade rusted
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. 26 seats on outdoor patio addition, 96 seats inside. Licensed for 50 seats
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 26 seats on outdoor patio addition, 96 seats inside. Licensed for 50 seats
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.