Inverness — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

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

BusinessInspectionsViolationsClosures
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)

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

Inverness Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

CodeViolationCitations
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)

DateBusinessFineCase
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

IssueCitations
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.

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

CodeViolationCitations
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
3-501.16(A)(2) Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below 4
5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary 4

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Inverness Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

ChainLocationsStop-Sale OrdersCitations
Winn-Dixie 3 170 584
Starbucks 1 77 1,170
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

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Inverness: Notable Restaurants

Lin Garden II

Inverness · Most Closures

43 inspections 458 violations 2 closures

China First

Inverness · Most Closures

36 inspections 283 violations 2 closures

La Pergola Express

Inverness · Most Closures

35 inspections 204 violations 2 closures

El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant

Inverness · Recently Inspected

34 inspections 239 violations

Cove Resort and Pub

Inverness · Recently Inspected

25 inspections 113 violations

Inverness: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

ChainLocationsViolationsClosures
Dunkin 3 211 0
Subway 2 94 0
Wendys 2 86 0
McDonalds 2 90 0
Chilis 1 12 0
Dominos 1 11 0
Jimmy Johns 1 29 0
Panera Bread 1 61 0
Checkers 1 64 1
Dairy Queen 1 31 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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Inverness Restaurants & Food Establishments (123)

Hemptation Station FDACS Retail

3806 E Gulf TO Lake Hwy, Inverness

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Shop - Hemp

My Lil Unicorn LLC FDACS Retail

3161 e gulf to lake hwy, Inverness

FDACS Retail Food · Dry Storage

Walgreens # 5691 FDACS Retail

104 S Apopka Ave, Inverness

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Hemp Pantry FDACS Retail

2044 Highway 44 W, Inverness

FDACS Retail Food · Other Non Perishable Processor

Advanced Fresh Concepts Pb 1448 FDACS Retail

1012 W Main ST, Inverness

FDACS Retail Food · Seafood Market Retail

Speedway # 6528 FDACS Retail

9515 E Gulf TO Lake Hwy, Inverness

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

Tj Maxx # 1066 FDACS Retail

2675 E Gulf TO Lake Hwy, Inverness

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Stone-fueled Nutrition FDACS Retail

2016 Highway 44 W, Inverness

FDACS Retail Food · Health Food Store w/FS

Indigo Icee Co FDACS Retail

1111 S Waterview DR, Inverness

FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor

Planet Fitness Assetco LLC FDACS Retail

1660 Highway 41 N, Inverness

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Vw Winn Dixie 2210 FDACS Retail

333 HIGHLAND AVENUE SPC 600, Inverness

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Beall's # 0104 FDACS Retail

223 E Highland Blvd, Inverness

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

Starbucks Coffee Company FDACS Retail

2080 Highway 44 W, Inverness

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Food Shops

Sai Food Mart FDACS Retail

4920 E Arbor ST, Inverness

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Office Max #6806 FDACS Retail

2673 E Gulf TO Lake Hwy, Inverness

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Abc Liquor # 0153 FDACS Retail

1795 W Main ST, Inverness

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Pandora's Box and Tobacco Shop LLC FDACS Retail

3850 GULF TO LAKE STE HWY 1-B, Inverness

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Gulf Coast Ice # 0008 FDACS Retail

3177 E Gulf TO Lake Hwy, Inverness

FDACS Retail Food · Packaged Ice Self Vending

Rutabaga's Ect FDACS Retail

335 S Croft Ave, Inverness

FDACS Retail Food · Health Food Store w/FS

Vw Circle K - 2707696 FDACS Retail

817 N US HIGHWAY 41, Inverness

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water