Homosassa — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

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

BusinessInspectionsViolationsClosures
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)

DateBusinessReason
Manatee Pub Rodent activity

Homosassa Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

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

Homosassa Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

CodeViolationCitations
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)

DateBusinessFineCase
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

IssueCitations
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.

DateFacilityProductReason
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…
Stricklands-convenient-store-386578 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety…

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Homosassa FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

CodeViolationCitations
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

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Homosassa Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

ChainLocationsStop-Sale OrdersCitations
Dollar Tree 2 9 1,084
Walgreens 2 1 743
7-Eleven 1 84 2,422
Circle K 1 102 1,574
Family Dollar 1 316 950
RaceTrac 1 29 460
Winn-Dixie 1 170 584
Aldi 1 2 310

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Homosassa: Notable Restaurants

Luigis Pizza

Homosassa · Most Closures

45 inspections 533 violations 2 closures

Gator Cove

Homosassa · Most Closures

35 inspections 423 violations 2 closures

Citrus National

Homosassa · Most Closures

37 inspections 250 violations 2 closures

El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant

Homosassa · Most Inspected

39 inspections 272 violations

Sugarmill Woods Country Club

Homosassa · Most Inspected

37 inspections 253 violations

Nauti Time Seafood and Wings

Homosassa · Recently Inspected

21 inspections 64 violations

Homosassa: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

ChainLocationsViolationsClosures
Dunkin 2 162 1
Taco Bell 2 33 0
Subway 2 83 0
Wendys 2 59 0
Dominos 1 24 0
Burger King 1 92 1
Papa Johns 1 87 2
McDonalds 1 11 0
Twistee Treat 1 13 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?
Dunkin 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.

In the News Homosassa

Homosassa Restaurants & Food Establishments (106)

Homosassa River Rv Resort FDACS Retail

10200 W Fishbowl DR, Homosassa

FDACS Retail Food · Packaged Ice Self Vending

Winn Dixie Liquor#2239 FDACS Retail

3790 S Suncoast Blvd, Homosassa

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Advance Auto Parts # 9272 FDACS Retail

8545 W Periwinkle LN, Homosassa

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF/TCS

Walgreens # 4217 FDACS Retail

4029 S Suncoast Blvd, Homosassa

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Sugar Mill Coffee FDACS Retail

145 Pine ST, Homosassa

FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor

Nature Coast Seafood DBA Shrimp Shack FDACS Retail

5386 S Suncoast Blvd, Homosassa

FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor (Free)

Stricklands Convenient Store FDACS Retail

5378 S Cherokee Way, Homosassa

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice

Homosassa Country Store FDACS Retail

5511 W Homosassa Trl, Homosassa

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice

The Vape Lounge FDACS Retail

3287 S Suncoast Blvd, Homosassa

FDACS Retail Food · Health Food Store

Circle K # 7497 FDACS Retail

6775 S Suncoast Blvd, Homosassa

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Sportsmans Wholesale FDACS Retail

4516 S SUNCOAST BLVD, Homosassa

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Quick Save FDACS Retail

5366 S Suncoast Blvd, Homosassa

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store/Prepackaged/No Food Service

American Plant Extraction LLC FDACS Retail

9055 W Veterans DR, Homosassa

FDACS Retail Food · Dietary Supplement Manufacturer

Cattle Dog Coffee Roasters LLC 4 FDACS Retail

4556 S Suncoast Blvd, Homosassa

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Food Shops

7-eleven Store #38561a - Mahant Suncoast INC FDACS Retail

9405 S Suncoast Blvd, Homosassa

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Texaco Food Mart # 7593 FDACS Retail

7593 W Grover Cleveland Blvd, Homosassa

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Groat Group LLC FDACS Retail

2862 S Macarthur Ter, Homosassa

FDACS Retail Food · Packaged Ice Self Vending

Dollar Tree # 5736 FDACS Retail

3810 S Suncoast Blvd, Homosassa

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Nisaar Traders LLC FDACS Retail

4065 S Suncoast Blvd, Homosassa

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Shop - Hemp

Jiffy 1575 FDACS Retail

6241 W Cardinal ST, Homosassa

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS