How many health inspections has NATURES RESORT had?

NATURES RESORT has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has NATURES RESORT ever been shut down?

No, NATURES RESORT has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at NATURES RESORT?

The most frequently cited violations at NATURES RESORT are: Proper hand/arm washing, Outer openings protected, Consumer advisory.

What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?

CONTAMINATION PATHWAY: Improper handwashing is the single most significant factor in spreading foodborne illness. Hands carry 3,200 bacteria per square centimeter. CDC reports proper handwashing reduces diarrheal illness by 30% and respiratory illness by 21%. Inadequate technique leaves Norovirus, E. coli, and Salmonella on hands, directly contaminating food. Employees must wash hands for minimum 20 seconds with soap and warm water: before handling food, after touching raw meat, after using restroom, after sneezing/coughing, after handling garbage, after touching face/hair, when switching tasks. Use proper technique: wet hands, apply soap, scrub 20 seconds including fingertips and between fingers, rinse, dry with single-use towel.

What does Florida violation V51 (Premises clean) mean?

OVERALL SANITATION: Premises not clean or in disrepair indicate systemic food safety management failure. Unsanitary conditions support pest populations, bacterial growth, and cross-contamination. Dirty facilities correlate with higher rates of critical violations. A facility's general cleanliness is the strongest predictor of its food safety performance. Maintain entire premises in clean and sanitary condition. Develop and implement cleaning schedule covering all areas. Clean as you go during operations. Deep clean regularly. Remove unnecessary items and clutter. Maintain exterior areas to prevent pest attraction. Address all maintenance needs promptly.

NATURES RESORT

10359 W HALLS RIVER RD, Homosassa, FL 34448

Citrus County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: ACKLEY INVESTMENTS INC II · License: SEA1901311

NATURES RESORT in Homosassa, FL has 23 inspections on record with 47 total violations (2 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

23Inspections

47Violations

0Closures

Data current as of June 2, 2025

Inspection History (23)

Jun 2, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Apr 12, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 8, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 21, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jun 13, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 2, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

May 28, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 20, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 1, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 22, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Feb 22, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Nov 16, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Sep 14, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Jul 20, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Jun 9, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

May 4, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Apr 13, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 9, 2018 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 10, 2018 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 2, 2018 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Administrative complaint recommended

Jun 17, 2017 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 26, 2016 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Jul 25, 2016 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V16 Proper cooking temps

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

How Does This Facility Compare?

NATURES RESORT has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Citrus County average of 0.29 closures per facility. It has averaged 2 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.30.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has NATURES RESORT had?: NATURES RESORT has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has NATURES RESORT ever been shut down?: No, NATURES RESORT has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at NATURES RESORT?: The most frequently cited violations at NATURES RESORT are: Proper hand/arm washing, Outer openings protected, Consumer advisory.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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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Last verified: June 2, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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