SOCOS HOUSE OF EATS
7364 W GROVER CLEVELAND BLVD, Homosassa FL 34446 · 352-419-4772
Last inspected Apr 22, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee wrapped breakfast burrito with wax paper with bare hands, touching burrito.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024053445 | May 6, 2024 | Feb 26, 2025 | $100 |
| 3--2023004390 | Dec 15, 2022 | Jul 19, 2023 | $100 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw comminuted beef stored over pooled eggs in reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator moved and stored correctly.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles stored next to food items on shelf in rear storage area and on lift top reach-in cooler. Operator moved cleaning products.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed base of ice chute on soda dispensing station soiled with an accumulation of slime.
Dec 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 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. Observed opened package of ham and deli cheeses in reach-in cooler in rear of kitchen near three compartment sink. Operator placed date marking on items.
Jun 4, 2025Inspection 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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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. At cookline non food grade paper towels lining container with cooked bacon - educated operator- employee removed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At reach in cooler country gravy made 05/30/25 not date marked - operator date marked.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At prep counter - beef defrosting at room temperature - operator removed and placed in reach in cooler.
Dec 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and salmon stored over dairy products in vertical reach in cooler. Operator corrected shelves.
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, heavy cream. Operator dated products.
Jul 11, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 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. 2 employee
May 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 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. Employee cracked eggs, touched interior of to go box without hand wash. Discussed with employee.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee wrapped breakfast burrito with wax paper with bare hands, touching burrito.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above potatoes in reach in cooler. Operator corrected shelves.
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. 2 employee
Oct 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 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. Milk in server cooler opened/held more than 24 hours not dated. Operator dated
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with DBPR HR Form 5030-103. Employees signed agreement during inspection
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing under prep table near three compartment sink near cooks line
Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under/behind equipment in kitchen area
Food stored on floor. Deep fryer oil on ground in prep area. Operator removed.
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.