First Taste in Inverness
Last inspected:
1466 Highway 41 N, Inverness, FL 34450First Taste in Inverness operates as a small permanent food service establishment with 8 seats and has compiled a record of 125 violations across 24 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.2 violations per inspection — in line with the Florida statewide average. High-priority violations dominate the record, particularly recurring handwashing and hand/arm washing violations cited in at least 10 inspections, employee health reporting violations in 5 inspections, and shell stock handling violations in 4 inspections. The most recent inspection on September 29, 2025 documented 12 violations including multiple handwashing failures and shell stock requirement violations, yet was closed with no further action. Prior to that, the June 9, 2024 and December 12, 2024 inspections each triggered administrative complaint recommendations, signaling formal enforcement escalation by the state. The facility has never experienced an emergency closure.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
First Taste in Inverness: Comparison to Citrus County Averages
First Taste in Inverness: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections23 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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First Taste in Inverness: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was First Taste in Inverness last inspected?
- First Taste in Inverness was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 8, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at First Taste in Inverness?
- The most frequently cited violations at First Taste in Inverness are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has First Taste in Inverness had?
- First Taste in Inverness has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.2 violations per inspection, matching the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of First Taste in Inverness find?
- First Taste in Inverness was most recently inspected on April 8, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has First Taste in Inverness ever been shut down?
- No, First Taste in Inverness has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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