Red's Restaurant in Hernando
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8411 N Carl G Rose Hwy, Hernando, FL 34442Red's Restaurant in Hernando has 31 inspections on record spanning multiple years, averaging 7.5 violations per inspection — significantly higher than the statewide average of 5.2 per violation. The facility shows a persistent pattern of high-priority violations across multiple categories: employee health reporting and health policy violations appeared in at least 4 inspections, proper hand and arm washing violations in at least 3 inspections, correct procedures violations in 6 of the past 8 inspections, and shell stock requirement violations in 2 of the past 4 inspections. High-priority chemical storage and approved food source violations have also been documented. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on February 10, 2026 found 6 violations and resulted in an administrative complaint being recommended, the most serious non-closure disposition available.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Red's Restaurant in Hernando: Comparison to Citrus County Averages
Red's Restaurant in Hernando: Full Inspection History — DBPR (32)
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— 3 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections23 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— 6 inspections58 violations · 36 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 19 violations (14 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Red's Restaurant in Hernando: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Red's Restaurant in Hernando last inspected?
- Red's Restaurant in Hernando was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 8, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Red's Restaurant in Hernando?
- The most frequently cited violations at Red's Restaurant in Hernando are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Red's Restaurant in Hernando had?
- Red's Restaurant in Hernando has had 32 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Red's Restaurant in Hernando find?
- Red's Restaurant in Hernando was most recently inspected on April 8, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Red's Restaurant in Hernando ever been shut down?
- No, Red's Restaurant in Hernando has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
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