How many restaurants are in Citrus County?

Citrus County, Florida has 442 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 86%.

How many restaurants were shut down in Citrus County this year?

5 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 6 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 4.2 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Citrus County?

Food establishments in Citrus County have an average of 13.5 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 $71,035 in fines across 199 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.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Citrus County inspected?

Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Citrus County, Florida has 158 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 355 inspections on record.

How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Citrus County?

FDACS has issued 83 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Citrus County, including 26 in 2026. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Citrus County — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Name: Citrus County Food Safety Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Overview

Citrus County, Florida has 442 food establishments with 5,957 inspections on record. 5 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 80%, below the state average of 86%. 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 (restaurants) and FDACS (retail food). Updated May 2026.

442Facilities

5,956Total Inspections

5Closures 2026

80%Pass Rate

4.2Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	City	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Oysters Restaurant	Crystal River	55	835	7
Citrus Spgs Golf&country Club	Citrus Spgs	44	263	6
Plantation Resort on Crystal River	Crystal River	56	590	4
Backwater Fins	Crystal River	44	234	4
Pho 84	Crystal River	31	142	4

Citrus County Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Citrus County 80% Pass Rate 80%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

Citrus County 4.2 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.2

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Citrus County 1.13 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.13

Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Citrus County Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	City	Violations	Result
May 7	Grille the	Hernando	1	Call Back - Complied
May 7	Crystal Isle-encore Crystal River	Crystal River	3	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 7	Cove Resort and Pub	Inverness	14 (7 high)	Administrative complaint recommended
May 7	China First	Inverness	20 (5 high)	Administrative complaint recommended
May 7	El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant	Inverness	0	Call Back - Complied
May 7	Bowlero Crystal River	Crystal River	3	Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
May 7	Tiki at Paddletail	Crystal River	7 (2 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 6	Grille the	Hernando	3 (2 high)	Warning Issued
May 6	Hampton Room	Hernando	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 6	Two Guys From Italy Restaurant	Homosassa	3 (2 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Citrus County Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
08	Proper hand/arm washing	27,859
31	Clean multi-use utensils	23,996
36	Proper ventilation	23,975
22	Consumer advisory	22,840
03	Employee health reporting	21,056

Citrus County Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

199Actions on Record

$71,035Total Fines

$397Avg Fine

$1,120Largest Fine

103Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Feb 12, 2026	Citrus Spgs Golf&country Club	$1,000	3--2025069801
Nov 3, 2025	Mamas Kuntry Kafe	$400	3--2025072887
Jul 1, 2025	Copp Winery and Brewery	$400	3--2025039575
May 29, 2025	Mr King	$400	3--2025033814
Nov 10, 2025	Papa John's Pizza # 2695	$400	3--2025059699
Apr 27, 2026	Los Magueyes Mexican Restaurant of Crystal River INC	$400	3--2026023310
Mar 17, 2026	El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant	$400	3--2025078742
Nov 17, 2025	Citrus Spgs Golf&country Club	$400	3--2025044733
Apr 20, 2026	Papa Johns	$400	3--2025067783
Nov 6, 2025	Cody's Original Roadhouse	$400	3--2025071338

Citrus County Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

61Fire Violations

42Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
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 Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

In addition to restaurants, Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects grocery stores, markets, gas station food sections, and other retail food establishments. Citrus County has 158 FDACS-regulated facilities with 355 inspections on record and 83 stop-sale orders issued.

158Retail Facilities

355FDACS Inspections

83Stop-Sale Orders

26Orders in 2026

Citrus County FDACS: Recent Stop-Sale Orders

A stop-sale order prohibits a retail food establishment from selling specific products found to be unsafe, improperly stored, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code. Products may be embargoed, destroyed, or returned to the distributor.

Date	Facility	City	Product	Reason
Feb 10, 2026	Pandoras-box-tobacco-shop-LLC-392437	Crystal River	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Feb 10, 2026	Pandoras-box-tobacco-shop-LLC-392437	Crystal River	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Feb 10, 2026	Pandoras-box-tobacco-shop-LLC-392437	Crystal River	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Feb 10, 2026	Pandoras-box-tobacco-shop-LLC-392437	Crystal River	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Feb 10, 2026	Pandoras-box-tobacco-shop-LLC-392437	Crystal River	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Feb 5, 2026	Hilltop-food-store-403220	Inverness	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling Comments: Print Date: 2/5/2026 Page …
Feb 5, 2026	Hilltop-food-store-403220	Inverness	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling Comments:
Feb 5, 2026	Hilltop-food-store-403220	Inverness	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling Comments: Print Date: 2/5/2026 Page …
Feb 5, 2026	Hilltop-food-store-403220	Inverness	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling Comments:
Feb 5, 2026	Hilltop-food-store-403220	Inverness	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing

Browse all FDACS stop-sale order categories →

Citrus County FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	28
6-501.11	Physical facilities not maintained in good repair	26
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)	Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing	15
6-202.15	Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or	13
5-501.17	Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary	11

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Citrus County Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Circle K	6	102	1,574
Dollar General	4	57	2,871
Winn-Dixie	3	170	584
Walgreens	3	1	743
RaceTrac	3	29	460
Wawa	2	14	430
Dollar Tree	2	9	1,084
Publix	2	30	875

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

Citrus County: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations	Closures
Dunkin	7	514	1
Subway	7	246	0
Wendys	6	254	0
McDonalds	6	247	0
Burger King	4	228	4
Taco Bell	4	155	0
Papa Johns	3	223	3
Hungry Howies	3	217	1
Culvers	2	35	0
Hardees	2	176	0

Citrus County Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Citrus County?: Citrus County, Florida has 442 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 86%.
How many restaurants were shut down in Citrus County this year?: 5 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 6 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 4.2 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Citrus County?: Food establishments in Citrus County have an average of 13.5 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 $71,035 in fines across 199 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.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Citrus County inspected?: Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Citrus County, Florida has 158 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 355 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Citrus County?: FDACS has issued 83 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Citrus County, including 26 in 2026. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

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