Oscar Penn's in Inverness
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207 N Apopka Ave, Inverness, FL 34450Oscar Penn's in Inverness has accumulated 105 violations across 24 inspections, averaging 4.4 violations per inspection, modestly below the Florida statewide average. However, the facility exhibits a persistent pattern of high-priority hand washing and employee health violations. Hand washing violations appeared in at least 7 inspections spanning from February 2023 through October 2025, and employee health policy violations were cited in multiple inspections including November 2024 and May 2023. A November 2024 complaint inspection resulted in nine violations including four high-priority findings (management awareness, employee health policy, employee health reporting, proper hand washing, approved food source, and parasite destruction) and prompted a Warning Issued disposition. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $160 in fines. The most recent inspection on October 29, 2025 identified six violations including three separate high-priority hand washing findings and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Oscar Penn's in Inverness: Comparison to Citrus County Averages
Oscar Penn's in Inverness: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $160.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023069759 | $160.00 | Sep 19, 2023 | Miami (Doral) |
Oscar Penn's in Inverness: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 3 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— 5 inspections27 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 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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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Oscar Penn's in Inverness: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Oscar Penn's in Inverness last inspected?
- Oscar Penn's in Inverness was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 29, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Oscar Penn's in Inverness?
- The most frequently cited violations at Oscar Penn's in Inverness are: Proper ventilation, Premises clean, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Oscar Penn's in Inverness had?
- Oscar Penn's in Inverness has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Oscar Penn's in Inverness find?
- Oscar Penn's in Inverness was most recently inspected on October 29, 2025 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Oscar Penn's in Inverness ever been shut down?
- No, Oscar Penn's in Inverness has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
- Has Oscar Penn's in Inverness faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Oscar Penn's in Inverness has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $160.00 in fines.
- How much has Oscar Penn's in Inverness been fined?
- Oscar Penn's 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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