How many restaurants are in Inverness?

Inverness, Florida has 124 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 86%.

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 0.3 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 3.9 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Inverness?

Food establishments in Inverness 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 Inverness been assessed?

Food establishments in Inverness have been assessed $15,210 in fines across 42 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $371 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.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Inverness 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. Inverness, Florida has 52 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 119 inspections on record.

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

FDACS has issued 15 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Inverness, including 10 in 2026. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Inverness — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

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

Inverness, Florida has 124 food establishments with 1,419 inspections on record. 1 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 86.3%, above the state average of 86%. Inspections average 3.9 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $400 assessed to Mamas Kuntry Kafe in Inverness on November 3, 2025.

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

124Facilities

1,419Total Inspections

1Closures 2026

86.3%Pass Rate

3.9Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Lin Garden II	43	458	2
China First	36	283	2
La Pergola Express	35	204	2
Ruby Tuesday	29	182	2
Inverness Golf and Country Club INC	29	172	2

Inverness Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Inverness 86.3% Pass Rate 86.3%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

Inverness 3.9 Avg Violations / Inspection 3.9

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Inverness 0.81 Closures per 100 Facilities 0.81

Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Inverness Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
May 7	Cove Resort and Pub	14 (7 high)	Administrative complaint recommended
May 7	China First	20 (5 high)	Administrative complaint recommended
May 7	El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant	0	Call Back - Complied
May 6	Fortuner Chinese Rest. 257 INC	16 (5 high)	Warning Issued
May 5	Diner	6 (2 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 5	Pine Street Pub	12 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 5	Salty Dogs Steamer and Bar	18 (4 high)	Administrative complaint recommended
May 4	El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant	17 (7 high)	Administrative complaint recommended
May 4	Joe's Family Restaurant	16 (3 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 28	Lin Garden II	4	Call Back - Complied

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

42Actions on Record

$15,210Total Fines

$371Avg Fine

$800Largest Fine

23Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Nov 3, 2025	Mamas Kuntry Kafe	$400	3--2025072887
Mar 17, 2026	El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant	$400	3--2025078742
Aug 7, 2025	Huddle House INC	$360	3--2025049432
Jan 5, 2026	Ally J's Icecream	$320	3--2025082031
Oct 20, 2025	Chipotle Mexican Grill (store #4423)	$200	3--2025071279
Aug 14, 2025	Joe's Family Restaurant	$160	3--2025049359

Inverness Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

14Fire Violations

12Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Fire extinguisher in red zone	9
Exit blocked or locked	2
Other fire safety violation	2
Cooking without hood suppression	1

Inverness 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. Inverness has 52 FDACS-regulated facilities with 119 inspections on record and 15 stop-sale orders issued.

52Retail Facilities

119FDACS Inspections

15Stop-Sale Orders

10Orders in 2026

Inverness 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
Feb 5, 2026	Hilltop-food-store-403220	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling Comments: Print Date: 2/5/2026 Page …
Feb 5, 2026	Hilltop-food-store-403220	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling Comments:
Feb 5, 2026	Hilltop-food-store-403220	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling Comments: Print Date: 2/5/2026 Page …
Feb 5, 2026	Hilltop-food-store-403220	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling Comments:
Feb 5, 2026	Hilltop-food-store-403220	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
Feb 5, 2026	Hilltop-food-store-403220	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adulterated.
Feb 5, 2026	Hilltop-food-store-403220	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adulterated.
Feb 5, 2026	Hilltop-food-store-403220	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adulterated.
Feb 5, 2026	Hilltop-food-store-403220	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adulterated.
Feb 5, 2026	Hilltop-food-store-403220	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adulterated.

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Inverness FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	10
6-501.11	Physical facilities not maintained in good repair	9
6-202.15	Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or	5
5-501.17	Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary	4
6-501.12	Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning	4

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Inverness Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Winn-Dixie	3	170	584
Circle K	1	102	1,574
Dunkin	1	13	347
Publix	1	30	875
Shell	1	152	1,169
Walgreens	1	1	743
7-Eleven	1	84	2,422
Dollar General	1	57	2,871

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

Inverness: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations	Closures
Dunkin	3	211	0
Wendys	2	86	0
McDonalds	2	90	0
Subway	2	94	0
Checkers	1	64	1
Dairy Queen	1	31	0
Jersey Mikes	1	22	0
Outback Steakhouse	1	81	0
Ruby Tuesday	1	182	2
Burger King	1	22	0

Inverness Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Inverness?: Inverness, Florida has 124 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 86%.
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 0.3 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 3.9 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Inverness?: Food establishments in Inverness 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 Inverness been assessed?: Food establishments in Inverness have been assessed $15,210 in fines across 42 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $371 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.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Inverness 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. Inverness, Florida has 52 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 119 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Inverness?: FDACS has issued 15 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Inverness, including 10 in 2026. 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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