Inverness — Food Safety Records
Inverness, Florida has 75 food establishments with 1,476 inspections on record. 1 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 86.3%, above the state average of 85.7%. Inspections average 4 violations per visit.
Largest fine: $680 assessed to Cedar River Seafood of Inverness INC in Inverness on May 19, 2026.
Data from Florida DBPR. Updated September 2026.
Inverness Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages
Inverness
86.3%
Pass Rate
86.3%
Florida Average
85.7%
Pass Rate
85.7%
Inverness
4
Avg Violations / Inspection
4
Florida Average
4.7
Avg Violations / Inspection
4.7
Inverness
1.33
Closures per 100 Facilities
1.33
Florida Average
1.96
Closures per 100 Facilities
1.96
Inverness Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)
| Date | Business | Violations | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huddle House INC | 2 | Call Back - Complied | |
| Coach's Halftime Pub | 2 | Call Back - Complied | |
| Cedar River Seafood of Inverness INC | 15 (1 high) | Inspection Completed - No Further Action | |
| Mamas Kuntry Kafe | 4 (1 high) | Inspection Completed - No Further Action | |
| Hometown Deli | 0 | Call Back - Complied | |
| Wendy's Properties LLC | 3 (1 high) | Inspection Completed - No Further Action | |
| Hometown Deli | 6 (3 high) | Warning Issued | |
| Coach's Halftime Pub | 8 (3 high) | Warning Issued | |
| Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar | 3 | Call Back - Complied | |
| Train Station | 0 | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
Inverness Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations
| Code | Violation | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Consumer advisory | 8,136 |
| 36 | Proper ventilation | 7,891 |
| 53 | Outer openings protected | 6,894 |
| 08 | Proper hand/arm washing | 6,611 |
| 31 | Clean multi-use utensils | 5,689 |
Inverness Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines
Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)
| Date | Business | Fine | Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | Cedar River Seafood of Inverness INC | $680 | 3--2026006801 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Mamas Kuntry Kafe | $400 | 3--2025072887 |
| Mar 17, 2026 | El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant | $400 | 3--2025078742 |
| Jan 5, 2026 | Ally J's Icecream | $320 | 3--2025082031 |
| Oct 20, 2025 | Chipotle Mexican Grill (store #4423) | $200 | 3--2025071279 |
| Jun 23, 2026 | Cove Resort and Pub | $200 | 3--2026035830 |
Inverness Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations
Most Common Fire Safety Issues
| Issue | Citations |
|---|---|
| Fire extinguisher in red zone | 9 |
| Other fire safety violation | 2 |
| Exit blocked or locked | 2 |
| Cooking without hood suppression | 1 |
Inverness: Notable Restaurants
Lin Garden II
44 inspections
474 violations
2 closures
China First
37 inspections
290 violations
2 closures
La Pergola Express
35 inspections
204 violations
2 closures
Huddle House INC
29 inspections
127 violations
Mamas Kuntry Kafe
28 inspections
114 violations
1 closures
Cedar River Seafood of Inverness INC
34 inspections
326 violations
Inverness: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)
Inverness Restaurant Inspections: FAQ
- How many restaurants are in Inverness?
- Inverness, Florida has 75 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
- What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Inverness?
- The current pass rate for food establishments in Inverness is 86.3%. The Florida state average is 85.7%.
- How many restaurants were shut down in Inverness this year?
- 1 food establishments in Inverness have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.
- What are the most common health violations in Inverness?
- The most frequently cited violations in Inverness are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Outer openings protected.
- Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Inverness?
- Dunkin has the most locations in Inverness with 3 establishments.
- How does Inverness compare to the Florida state average?
- Inverness has a pass rate of 86.3%, which is 0.6 percentage points above the state average of 85.7%. The average violations per inspection is 4 compared to the state average of 4.68.
- How often are restaurants inspected in Inverness?
- Food establishments in Inverness have an average of 19.7 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
- How much in fines have restaurants in Inverness been assessed?
- Food establishments in Inverness have been assessed $15,690 in fines across 43 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $374 and the largest single fine was $800.
- How many fire safety violations have been found in Inverness restaurants?
- 14 fire safety violations have been documented across 12 food establishments in Inverness. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.
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Inverness Restaurants & Food Establishments (75)
First Taste
1466 HIGHWAY 41 N, Inverness
25 inspections · 130 violations · Last: Apr 2026Sushi House
109 COURTHOUSE SQ, Inverness
24 inspections · 128 violations · Last: Jul 2026Huddle House INC
321 US HWY 41 S, Inverness
29 inspections · 127 violations · Last: Sep 2026Cove Resort and Pub
1242 S COVE CAMP POINT, Inverness
26 inspections · 114 violations · Last: May 2026Oscar Penn's
207 N APOPKA AVE, Inverness
24 inspections · 105 violations · Last: Oct 2025Diner
5490 S FLORIDA AVE, Inverness
23 inspections · 105 violations · Last: Aug 2026Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
1901 W MAIN ST, Inverness
28 inspections · 102 violations · Last: Sep 2026Dunkin Donuts/baskin Robbins
599 S STONE WAY, Inverness
16 inspections · 101 violations · Last: Aug 2026Pine Street Pub
108 N PINE AVE, Inverness
27 inspections · 95 violations · Last: May 2026Fishermans Cove
12311 E GULF TO LAKE HWY, Inverness
23 inspections · 87 violations · Last: Apr 2026Sonnys Real Pit BBQ
750 W MAIN ST, Inverness
24 inspections · 87 violations · Last: Mar 2026Dunkin' Donuts
715 W MAIN ST, Inverness
21 inspections · 82 violations · Last: Jul 2026Outback Steakhouse
2225 HWY 44 W, Inverness
28 inspections · 81 violations · Last: Mar 2026Taco Bell #042916
616 W MAIN ST, Inverness
24 inspections · 76 violations · Last: Sep 2026Salty Dogs Steamer and Bar
107 COURTHOUSE SQ, Inverness
15 inspections · 62 violations · Last: May 2026Panera Bread #1788
1082 W MAIN ST, Inverness
22 inspections · 61 violations · Last: Mar 2026Brooklyn Deli Too
3360 E GULF TO LAKE WHY UN# 7, Inverness
21 inspections · 56 violations · Last: Apr 2026McDonald's #10847
2801 E GULF TO LAKE HWY, Inverness
20 inspections · 52 violations · Last: Aug 2026Joe's Family Restaurant
1754 US HWY 41, Inverness
7 inspections · 51 violations · Last: Aug 2026Olive Garden
2151 E GULF TO LAKE HWY, Inverness
21 inspections · 51 violations · Last: May 2026