Sidebar Tavern in Inverness
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203 Courthouse Sq, Inverness, FL 34450Sidebar Tavern in Inverness has recorded 9 inspections between September 2023 and March 2026, documenting 24 total violations and no emergency closures. The facility averaged 2.7 violations per inspection, notably below the statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations appeared in multiple inspections, including repeated citations for employee health reporting and health policy compliance across 2024 and 2025. Handwashing facility violations were cited in three consecutive inspections during October 2025. A fire safety violation was documented on March 5, 2024 for use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors and smoke with no hood suppression system install. The most recent inspection on March 24, 2026 resulted in 10 violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate) including management awareness and employee health policy citations, with the inspection completed and no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sidebar Tavern in Inverness: Comparison to Citrus County Averages
Sidebar Tavern in Inverness: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Sidebar Tavern in Inverness: Full Inspection History — DBPR (9)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Sidebar Tavern in Inverness: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sidebar Tavern in Inverness last inspected?
- Sidebar Tavern in Inverness was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 24, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Sidebar Tavern in Inverness?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sidebar Tavern in Inverness are: Adequate lighting, Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Sidebar Tavern in Inverness had?
- Sidebar Tavern in Inverness has had 9 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sidebar Tavern in Inverness find?
- Sidebar Tavern in Inverness was most recently inspected on March 24, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sidebar Tavern in Inverness ever been shut down?
- No, Sidebar Tavern 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 V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- Has Sidebar Tavern in Inverness had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Sidebar Tavern in Inverness has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Sidebar Tavern in Inverness operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: The Sidebar Tavern (2024).
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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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