Beacon Woods Family Rest

12362 Us Hwy 19, Hudson, FL 346671948
American
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Beacon Woods Family Rest eight times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 6, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to five violations.

When inspectors have written things up, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average is 85, putting Beacon Woods Family Rest squarely in typical territory. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips expired 2023. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Interior of both the microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.
22-08-4
86
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-104. The operator posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled: The can opener was soiled with food debris. The operator cleaned the can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Wendy M. expired on 8/13/2025.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips expired.
16-37-1
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled: The plug-in fan on top of the refrigerator had dust on it. The operator cleaned the fan. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
61
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -shell eggs (64F - Cold Holding) sitting on cook line operator states he just pulled them out 10 minutes ago, he will keep them on time as a public health -sausage links (47F - Cold Holding) 42F; sliced American cheese (48F - Cold Holding) 46F; sausage patties (48F - Cold Holding) 41F in top part of reach in cooler on cook line, employee put ice on product. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked eggs then touched clean plates without washing hands
12A-27-4
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Establishment using bleach that is not for food contact surfaces, operator put sanitizer from dish machine into sanitizer buckets **Corrected On-Site**
22-48-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with fork 5030-104 **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Mashed potatoes and Greek soup cooked at 8:30, put in deep containers and left out on counter
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator time marked shell eggs
03F-10-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf next to clean plates
40-06-5
45
Dec 30, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
70
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
95
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed waffle maker to the left of the reach-in cooler on cook line with an accumulation of food debris and grease. Operator stated that they have tried different methods of cleaning the waffle iron. Discussed with operator different methods.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine on top of machine and sides of doors.
16-21-4
86
Oct 18, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Beacon Woods Family Rest last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Beacon Woods Family Rest on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Beacon Woods Family Rest?

Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Beacon Woods Family Rest.

How does Beacon Woods Family Rest compare to other restaurants in Hudson?

Beacon Woods Family Rest most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Hudson average of 85.

Has Beacon Woods Family Rest's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Beacon Woods Family Rest have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Beacon Woods Family Rest means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Beacon Woods Family Rest inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Beacon Woods Family Rest is inspected around two times per year on average.