Fishermans Cove in Inverness
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12311 E Gulf to Lake Hwy, Inverness, FL 34450Fishermans Cove in Inverness has recorded 22 inspections and 81 violations between 2016 and December 2025, averaging 3.7 violations per inspection—below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. However, management awareness violations have appeared in 5 of the last 7 inspections, and employee health policy violations (sick workers handling food) and hand-washing violations have been cited repeatedly across the record, including in high-priority findings. A Warning was issued on December 2, 2024 after 11 violations were found, including five high-priority violations: management awareness, parasite destruction, shell stock requirements, hand-washing, and employee health reporting. The most recent inspection on December 18, 2025 found three high-priority management awareness violations and was completed with no further action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Fishermans Cove in Inverness: Comparison to Citrus County Averages
Fishermans Cove in Inverness: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— 3 inspections21 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Fishermans Cove in Inverness: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Fishermans Cove in Inverness last inspected?
- Fishermans Cove in Inverness was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 22, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Fishermans Cove in Inverness?
- The most frequently cited violations at Fishermans Cove in Inverness are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has Fishermans Cove in Inverness had?
- Fishermans Cove in Inverness has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Fishermans Cove in Inverness find?
- Fishermans Cove in Inverness was most recently inspected on April 22, 2026 with 6 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Fishermans Cove in Inverness ever been shut down?
- No, Fishermans Cove in Inverness has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- 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.
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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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