Sarah Js Bistro LLC in Citrus Springs
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9576 N Citrus Springs Blvd, Citrus Springs, FL 34434Sarah J's Bistro in Citrus Springs has operated with recurring high-priority violations across 27 inspections dating to at least 2016, averaging 2.7 violations per inspection—well below the statewide average of 5.2. However, the facility has documented patterns of serious violations including employee health policy failures (appearing in at least 5 inspections), improper hand and arm washing (cited in at least 4 inspections), and shell stock handling violations (cited in at least 2 inspections). An October 28, 2024 inspection documented 10 violations including employee health reporting, improper cooking temperatures, and shell stock requirements, prompting an administrative complaint recommendation. An April 15, 2025 routine inspection found 8 violations including management awareness failures and employee health reporting, also resulting in a warning issued. The most recent inspection on March 24, 2026 documented parasite destruction and consumer advisory violations, with the inspection completed and no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sarah Js Bistro LLC in Citrus Springs: Comparison to Citrus County Averages
Sarah Js Bistro LLC in Citrus Springs: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections17 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Sarah Js Bistro LLC in Citrus Springs: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sarah Js Bistro LLC in Citrus Springs last inspected?
- Sarah Js Bistro LLC in Citrus Springs was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 24, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Sarah Js Bistro LLC in Citrus Springs?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sarah Js Bistro LLC in Citrus Springs are: Consumer advisory, Adequate lighting, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Sarah Js Bistro LLC in Citrus Springs had?
- Sarah Js Bistro LLC in Citrus Springs has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sarah Js Bistro LLC in Citrus Springs find?
- Sarah Js Bistro LLC in Citrus Springs was most recently inspected on March 24, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sarah Js Bistro LLC in Citrus Springs ever been shut down?
- No, Sarah Js Bistro LLC in Citrus Springs has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V35 (Single-use items) mean?
- Violation 35 (Single-use items) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/35.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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