How many restaurants are in Homosassa?

Homosassa, Florida has 106 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Homosassa?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Homosassa is 67.3%. The Florida state average is 85.9%.

How many restaurants were shut down in Homosassa this year?

2 food establishments in Homosassa have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.

What are the most common health violations in Homosassa?

The most frequently cited violations in Homosassa are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Homosassa?

Wendys has the most locations in Homosassa with 2 establishments.

What was the most recent restaurant closure in Homosassa?

Manatee Pub in Homosassa was shut down on May 12, 2026 for rodent activity.

How does Homosassa compare to the Florida state average?

Homosassa has a pass rate of 67.3%, which is 18.6 percentage points below the state average of 85.9%. The average violations per inspection is 4.3 compared to the state average of 4.66.

How often are restaurants inspected in Homosassa?

Food establishments in Homosassa have an average of 11.4 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Homosassa been assessed?

Food establishments in Homosassa have been assessed $18,270 in fines across 55 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $373 and the largest single fine was $1,000.

How many fire safety violations have been found in Homosassa restaurants?

13 fire safety violations have been documented across 10 food establishments in Homosassa. The most common issue is other fire safety violation.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Homosassa 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. Homosassa, Florida has 54 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 126 inspections on record.

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

FDACS has issued 2 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Homosassa. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Homosassa — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Name: Homosassa Food Safety Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
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Overview

Homosassa, Florida has 106 food establishments with 1,207 inspections on record. 2 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 67.3%, below the state average of 85.9%. Inspections average 4.3 violations per visit.

Most recent closure: Manatee Pub in Homosassa, shut down May 12, 2026 for rodent activity.

Largest fine: $400 assessed to Papa John's Pizza # 2695 in Homosassa on November 10, 2025.

Data from Florida DBPR (restaurants) and FDACS (retail food). Updated June 2026.

106Facilities

1,207Total Inspections

2Closures 2026

67.3%Pass Rate

4.3Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Luigis Pizza	45	533	2
Gator Cove	35	423	2
Citrus National	37	250	2
Aj's Cafe	36	183	2
Manatee Pub	19	105	2

Homosassa Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Homosassa 67.3% Pass Rate 67.3%

Florida Average 85.9% Pass Rate 85.9%

Homosassa 4.3 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.3

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Homosassa 1.89 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.89

Florida Average 1.35 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.35

Homosassa Restaurants: Recent Closures (1)

Date	Business	Reason
May 12, 2026	Manatee Pub	Rodent activity

Homosassa Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
Jun 18	Nauti Time Seafood and Wings	2 (1 high)	Warning Issued
Jun 9	Cedar Key Fish & Crab Home of the Freezer	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jun 5	Monkey Bar	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jun 2	Two Guys From Italy Restaurant	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jun 2	Wildside Cafe'	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Homosassa Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
31	Clean multi-use utensils	6,086
08	Proper hand/arm washing	4,402
03	Employee health reporting	3,598
53	Outer openings protected	2,498
22	Consumer advisory	2,227

Homosassa Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

55Actions on Record

$18,270Total Fines

$373Avg Fine

$1,000Largest Fine

28Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Nov 10, 2025	Papa John's Pizza # 2695	$400	3--2025059699
Oct 29, 2025	Luigis Pizza	$200	3--2025067673
Sep 23, 2025	Gourmet Affair Catering	$160	3--2025060153
May 4, 2026	Chassahowitzka Hotel	$160	3--2026023342

Homosassa Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

13Fire Violations

10Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Other fire safety violation	6
Fire extinguisher in red zone	2
Cooking without hood suppression	2
Missing boiler certificate/report	1
Propane tank stored inside building	1
Exit blocked or locked	1

Homosassa 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. Homosassa has 54 FDACS-regulated facilities with 126 inspections on record and 2 stop-sale orders issued.

54Retail Facilities

126FDACS Inspections

2Stop-Sale Orders

Homosassa 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	Product	Reason
Nov 20, 2025	Cattle-dog-coffee-roasters-LLC-4-409081	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Time/Temperature Control for Sa…
Aug 13, 2025	Stricklands-convenient-store-386578	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety…

Browse all FDACS stop-sale order categories →

Homosassa FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
6-501.11	Physical facilities not maintained in good repair	11
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	10
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)	Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing	7
5-501.11	Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not	6
4-602.13	Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to	4

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Homosassa Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Dollar Tree	2	9	1,084
Walgreens	2	1	743
Dollar General	1	57	2,871
Dunkin	1	13	347
Publix	1	30	875
Shell	1	152	1,169
Walmart	1	77	608
7-Eleven	1	84	2,422

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

Homosassa: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations	Closures
Wendys	2	59	0
Dunkin	2	162	1
Taco Bell	2	33	0
Subway	2	83	0
Burger King	1	92	1
Papa Johns	1	87	2
McDonalds	1	11	0
Twistee Treat	1	13	0
Dominos	1	24	0

Homosassa Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Homosassa?: Homosassa, Florida has 106 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Homosassa?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Homosassa is 67.3%. The Florida state average is 85.9%.
How many restaurants were shut down in Homosassa this year?: 2 food establishments in Homosassa have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.
What are the most common health violations in Homosassa?: The most frequently cited violations in Homosassa are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Homosassa?: Wendys has the most locations in Homosassa with 2 establishments.
What was the most recent restaurant closure in Homosassa?: Manatee Pub in Homosassa was shut down on May 12, 2026 for rodent activity.
How does Homosassa compare to the Florida state average?: Homosassa has a pass rate of 67.3%, which is 18.6 percentage points below the state average of 85.9%. The average violations per inspection is 4.3 compared to the state average of 4.66.
How often are restaurants inspected in Homosassa?: Food establishments in Homosassa have an average of 11.4 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Homosassa been assessed?: Food establishments in Homosassa have been assessed $18,270 in fines across 55 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $373 and the largest single fine was $1,000.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Homosassa restaurants?: 13 fire safety violations have been documented across 10 food establishments in Homosassa. The most common issue is other fire safety violation.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Homosassa 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. Homosassa, Florida has 54 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 126 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Homosassa?: FDACS has issued 2 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Homosassa. 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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