Citrus County — Food Safety Records

Overview

Citrus County, Florida has 290 food establishments with 6,042 inspections on record. 4 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 80%, below the state average of 85.8%. Inspections average 4.2 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $1,000 assessed to Citrus Spgs Golf&country Club in Citrus Spgs on February 12, 2026.

Data from Florida DBPR. Updated August 2026.

290Facilities
6,042Inspections
4Closures 2026
80%Pass Rate
4.2Avg Violations

Citrus County Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Citrus County 80% Pass Rate 80%
Florida Average 85.8% Pass Rate 85.8%
Citrus County 4.2 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.2
Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7
Citrus County 1.38 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.38
Florida Average 2 Closures per 100 Facilities 2

Citrus County Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

DateBusinessCityViolationsResult
Anf Gyros and Grill Crystal River22 (7 high) Warning Issued
New China Kitchen Beverly Hills1 Call Back - Complied
Dunkin Donuts/baskin Robbins Inverness9 (1 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Whats the Scoop? Beverly Hills5 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
New China Kitchen Beverly Hills12 (4 high) Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Breakfast Station Beverly Hills5 (3 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Culver's Inverness0 Call Back - Complied
McDonald's #10847 Inverness0 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Diner Inverness1 (1 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Culver's Inverness3 (1 high) Warning Issued

Citrus County Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Citrus County Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

205Actions on Record
$73,475Total Fines
$397Avg Fine
$1,120Largest Fine
106Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

DateBusinessFineCase
Feb 12, 2026 Citrus Spgs Golf&country Club $1,000 3--2025069801
Jul 22, 2026 Manatee Pub $800 3--2026036657
May 19, 2026 Cedar River Seafood of Inverness INC $680 3--2026006801
Jun 17, 2026 Bowlero Crystal River $480 3--2026034876
Nov 17, 2025 Citrus Spgs Golf&country Club $400 3--2025044733
Apr 27, 2026 Los Magueyes Mexican Restaurant of Crystal River INC $400 3--2026023310
Nov 6, 2025 Cody's Original Roadhouse $400 3--2025071338
Mar 17, 2026 El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant $400 3--2025078742
Apr 20, 2026 Papa Johns $400 3--2025067783
Nov 10, 2025 Papa John's Pizza # 2695 $400 3--2025059699

Citrus County Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

61Fire Violations
42Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

IssueCitations
Other fire safety violation 20
Fire extinguisher in red zone 18
Cooking without hood suppression 13
Exit blocked or locked 8
Missing boiler certificate/report 1
Propane tank stored inside building 1

Citrus County: Notable Restaurants

Citrus County: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

ChainLocationsViolationsClosures
Dunkin 7 529 1
Subway 7 246 0
Wendys 6 260 0
McDonalds 6 247 0
Taco Bell 4 156 0
Burger King 4 228 4
Hungry Howies 3 217 1
Papa Johns 3 226 3
Chilis 2 134 0
Panera Bread 2 68 0

Citrus County Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Citrus County?
Citrus County, Florida has 290 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Citrus County?
The current pass rate for food establishments in Citrus County is 80%. The Florida state average is 85.8%.
How many restaurants were shut down in Citrus County this year?
4 food establishments in Citrus County have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.
What are the most common health violations in Citrus County?
The most frequently cited violations in Citrus County are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper ventilation.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Citrus County?
Dunkin has the most locations in Citrus County with 7 establishments.
How does Citrus County compare to the Florida state average?
Citrus County has a pass rate of 80%, which is 5.8 percentage points below the state average of 85.8%. The average violations per inspection is 4.2 compared to the state average of 4.68.
How often are restaurants inspected in Citrus County?
Food establishments in Citrus County have an average of 20.8 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Citrus County been assessed?
Food establishments in Citrus County have been assessed $73,475 in fines across 205 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $397 and the largest single fine was $1,120.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Citrus County restaurants?
61 fire safety violations have been documented across 42 food establishments in Citrus County. The most common issue is other fire safety violation.

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Citrus County Restaurants & Food Establishments (289)

Culver's

1781 W MAIN ST, Inverness

12 inspections · 23 violations · Last: Aug 2026

Roller Barn the

1740 N US HWY 41, Inverness

9 inspections · 23 violations · Last: Jun 2025

Twysted Vyne

101 W MAIN ST, Inverness

13 inspections · 22 violations · Last: May 2026

Burger King #2380

301 US HWY 41 S, Inverness

12 inspections · 22 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Jersey Mike's Subs

1070 W MAIN ST, Inverness

10 inspections · 22 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Subway

707 NE HWY 19, Crystal River

8 inspections · 22 violations · Last: Jul 2025

Taco Bell #6145

3763 S SUNCOAST BLVD, Homosassa

17 inspections · 21 violations · Last: Jan 2026

Hampton Inn Crystal River Fl

1103 N SUNCOAST BLVD, Crystal River

13 inspections · 18 violations · Last: Sep 2025

Chili's Restaurant

800 W MAIN STREET, Inverness

8 inspections · 17 violations · Last: Jul 2026

Subway

4089 N LECANTO HWY, Beverly Hills

11 inspections · 17 violations · Last: Aug 2025

Citrus County Speedway and Track LLC

3739 S AIRPORT RD, Inverness

13 inspections · 17 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Hampton Room

509 E HARTFORD ST, Hernando

15 inspections · 17 violations · Last: May 2026

Pizza Hut of Inverness

940 W MAIN ST, Inverness

14 inspections · 17 violations · Last: Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Crystal River

1203 NE 5 ST, Crystal River

13 inspections · 16 violations · Last: Jan 2026

Nature Coast Bar and Grill

10350 W YULEE DR, Homosassa

8 inspections · 16 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Wendy's #13256

7230 W MISS MAGGIE DR, Homosassa

12 inspections · 16 violations · Last: Jan 2026

Crystal Isle-encore Crystal River

11419 W FORT ISLAND TRAIL, Crystal River

10 inspections · 15 violations · Last: May 2026

Culver's

1652 N LECANTO HWY, Lecanto

9 inspections · 15 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Lollygaggers Sports Pub and Grill

618 SE US HWY 19, Crystal River

7 inspections · 15 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Dockside Sweet Shop

300 NW SUNCOAST BLVD, Crystal River

12 inspections · 15 violations · Last: Mar 2026