Joe's Family Restaurant in Inverness
Last inspected:
1754 Us Hwy 41, Inverness, FL 34450Joe's Family Restaurant in Inverness has been inspected 5 times since February 2024, accumulating 28 violations with an average of 5.6 per inspection, slightly above the statewide benchmark of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurring: employee health policy violations appeared in 2 inspections (March 2025, September 2024), and proper hand-washing violations were cited in 3 inspections (September 2025, September 2024, and earlier). Shell stock handling violations also appeared twice (September 2025 and September 2024). The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $160 in fines. The most recent inspection on September 2, 2025 documented 21 violations including high-priority findings for hand-washing, consumer advisory, proper cooking temperatures, and food contact surface sanitation, but was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Joe's Family Restaurant in Inverness: Comparison to Citrus County Averages
Joe's Family Restaurant in Inverness: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $160.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025049359 | $160.00 | Mar 18, 2025 | Miami (Doral) |
Joe's Family Restaurant in Inverness: Full Inspection History — DBPR (6)
— 1 inspection11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Joe's Family Restaurant in Inverness: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Joe's Family Restaurant in Inverness last inspected?
- Joe's Family Restaurant in Inverness was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 4, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Joe's Family Restaurant in Inverness?
- The most frequently cited violations at Joe's Family Restaurant in Inverness are: Outer openings protected, Employee health policy, Shell stock requirements.
- How many health inspections has Joe's Family Restaurant in Inverness had?
- Joe's Family Restaurant in Inverness has had 6 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Joe's Family Restaurant in Inverness find?
- Joe's Family Restaurant in Inverness was most recently inspected on May 4, 2026 with 16 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Joe's Family Restaurant in Inverness ever been shut down?
- No, Joe's Family Restaurant in Inverness has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- 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 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.
- Has Joe's Family Restaurant in Inverness faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Joe's Family Restaurant in Inverness has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $160.00 in fines.
- How much has Joe's Family Restaurant in Inverness been fined?
- Joe's Family Restaurant in Inverness has been fined a total of $160.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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