Cedar River Seafood of Inverness INC in Inverness
Last inspected:
804 Us Hwy 41 S, Inverness, FL 34450Cedar River Seafood of Inverness in Inverness has accumulated 311 violations across 33 inspections since 2017, averaging 9.4 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but shows a pattern of repeated enforcement: inspectors issued warnings and administrative complaints recommending disciplinary action on multiple occasions, with the most recent pattern in January 2026 involving consecutive-day inspections after 29 violations were found. Fire safety inspections documented a portable fire extinguisher with a gauge in the red zone, cited in both initial and follow-up inspections in 2024. The top recurring violations are consumer advisories, improper ventilation, and failure to properly clean multi-use utensils.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Cedar River Seafood of Inverness INC in Inverness: Comparison to Citrus County Averages
This Facility
9.4
violations / inspection
9.4 violations per inspection
Citrus County Avg
4.18
violations / inspection
4.18 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Citrus County Avg
0.34
closures / facility
0.34 county average
Cedar River Seafood of Inverness INC in Inverness: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Fire extinguisher in cook line area - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-16: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Fire extinguisher in cook line area
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Cedar River Seafood of Inverness INC in Inverness: Full Inspection History — DBPR (33)
— 2 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 18 violations (12 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— 5 inspections27 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 7 inspections64 violations · 36 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 20 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 19 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections18 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections23 violations · 17 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections25 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Cedar River Seafood of Inverness INC in Inverness: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cedar River Seafood of Inverness INC in Inverness last inspected?
- Cedar River Seafood of Inverness INC in Inverness was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 22, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Cedar River Seafood of Inverness INC in Inverness?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cedar River Seafood of Inverness INC in Inverness are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Cedar River Seafood of Inverness INC in Inverness had?
- Cedar River Seafood of Inverness INC in Inverness has had 33 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cedar River Seafood of Inverness INC in Inverness find?
- Cedar River Seafood of Inverness INC in Inverness was most recently inspected on January 22, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Cedar River Seafood of Inverness INC in Inverness ever been shut down?
- No, Cedar River Seafood of Inverness INC in Inverness has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- Has Cedar River Seafood of Inverness INC in Inverness had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Cedar River Seafood of Inverness INC in Inverness has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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).
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