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
Propane tank stored inside building 1
Missing boiler certificate/report 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
Papa Johns 3 226 3
Hungry Howies 3 217 1
Applebees 2 164 0
Dairy Queen 2 165 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)

Chassahowitzka Hotel

8551 MISS MAGGIE DR, Homosassa

16 inspections · 14 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Pizza Pi

3152 W PINE RIDGE BLVD, Beverly Hills

15 inspections · 14 violations · Last: Sep 2025

Twistee Treat

3834 S SUNCOAST BLVD, Homosassa

10 inspections · 13 violations · Last: Sep 2025

Texas Roadhouse Restaurant

2130 N LECANTO HWY, Lecanto

8 inspections · 13 violations · Last: Feb 2026

Tipsy Tarpon

513 NW 2 AVE, Crystal River

7 inspections · 13 violations · Last: Feb 2026

Rickys Tacos Crystal River LLC

630 NE 2 AVE, Crystal River

4 inspections · 13 violations · Last: Jun 2026

Ally J's Icecream

106 N PINE AVE, Inverness

16 inspections · 13 violations · Last: Oct 2025

Zenwoods Golf Club

95 S GOLF HARBOR PATH, Inverness

13 inspections · 13 violations · Last: Feb 2026

Taco Bell #7420

9357 S SUNCOAST BLVD, Homosassa

10 inspections · 13 violations · Last: Jul 2026

Glory Days Lecanto

3148 W NORVELL BRYANT HWY, Lecanto

11 inspections · 12 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Jugs Pub Club

3283 S SUNCOAST BLVD, Homosassa

10 inspections · 12 violations · Last: Nov 2025

Rocco's Pizza & Cheesesteaks

5356 S. SUNCOAST BLVD, Homosasssa

11 inspections · 12 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Yai Yai Crystal River

530 N SUNCOAST BLVD, Crystal River

11 inspections · 12 violations · Last: Feb 2026

Domino's Pizza #3293

2657 E GULF TO LAKE HWY, Inverness

11 inspections · 11 violations · Last: Sep 2025

McDonalds #39022

9566 S SUNCOAST BLVD, Homosassa

9 inspections · 11 violations · Last: Sep 2025

Smok'd 220 Barbecue Co

4493 N LECANTO HWY, Beverly Hills

11 inspections · 10 violations · Last: Dec 2025

Neighborhood Pizza LLC

4441 S PLEASANT GROVE RD, Inverness

4 inspections · 10 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Bayside Seafood Company

16 NE 5 ST, Crystal River

6 inspections · 10 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Jersey Mike's Subs

6826 W GULF TO LAKE HWY, Crystal River

4 inspections · 10 violations · Last: Sep 2025

Sweet Alps Ice Cream Inverness

202 TOMPKINS ST, Inverness

9 inspections · 10 violations · Last: Jul 2026