Cedar River Seafood of Inverness
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
90
Score
Across the available record, Cedar River Seafood of Inverness has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 22, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to 15 violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Restaurants in Inverness average 83, so Cedar River Seafood of Inverness is doing better than most peers. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
13
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dust. Hood filters at cook line above fryers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
90
Jan 20, 2026
Complaint Full
10 critical violations. 3 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 29 violations
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server handled soiled dishes then handled to go containers without hand wash. Discussed with server who washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Snapper, mahi mahi and ahi tuna fully thawed in reduced oxygen package **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. crab stuffing (50F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. crab stuffing (50F - Cold Holding) in ice bin on cook line area. Operator states they do not have documented temperature monitoring. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. hush puppies (120F - Hot Holding) at front line. Operator states they were cooked approximately 20 minutes ago. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Air freshener stored over plates on dish rack. Operator removed air freshener from rack. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Cloth bucket over 200ppm in kitchen. Operator added water 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed server touch cut lettuce and tomatoes for salad with bare hands **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly on wall in hand wash sink area of cook line 8 live flies on bag in a box soda soda rack and boxes **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Hush puppies and chips in bins lined with paper towels in front line area **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-86-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Soap and sponges in hand wash sink in dish machine area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 chemical spray bottles on top of dish machine. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water shut off at hand wash sink in dish machine area. Operator turned hot water on 100F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor In kitchen. Operator placed sanitizer bucket on top of an empty bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-38-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Men's restroom **Warning**
32-07-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom in dish machine area of kitchen **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Snapper, mahi mahi and ahi tuna fully thawed in reduced oxygen package. Packaging states fish needs to removed from packaging before being thawed. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
06-09-1
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on light switch box next to vertical cooler in front line area. Operator cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Handle of fryer basket **Warning**
14-71-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages on dish rack in kitchen. Employees removed drinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups in beverage station **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Employee restroom off the kitchen area by dish machine. Operator mopped floors and eliminated standing water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. Accumulation of black/ mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in men's restroom **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dust. Hood filters at cook line above fryers **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple cases of food in walk in freezer. Operator covered food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms stored over pickles in walk in cooler. Operator moved mushrooms to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe under hand wash sink in cook line area **Warning**
29-11-4
7
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels lining hush puppies container **Repeat Violation**
14-86-1
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Seared tuna dated 10/10. See stop sale.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Seared tuna dated 10/10
01B-24-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Red snapper, mahi mahi, salmon
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in dish machine area storing soap and steel wool. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to ice machine. Operator filled dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. John Cam Tamera Zander Aiden Hanna Keara Miranda Emily Kimberlee Jeanna Libbe Jesse Maddie Kailey
53B-13-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Red snapper, mahi mahi, salmon in cook line area. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior area around soda nozzles soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Pasta in walk in cooler
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated mold like substance. Wall behind and under dish machine soiled
36-27-5
30
Jun 6, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jun 5, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 3 live flies on cutting board in prep area. Operator moved cutting board to dish machine area to be washed. 1 live fly in dish machine area 1 live fly in walk in freezer area **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Non-food grade paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used in containers to drain oil from fried food product. **Warning**
14-86-1
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Mahi Mahi, grouper thawed in reduced oxygen package **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp (49F - Cold Holding) in ice by stove area at cook line. Operator set out from walk in cooler at 10:30am. Operator moved to freezer to rapidly chill. stuffed mushrooms (49F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Operator states door was propped open for an extended period of time. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 food handling employees on shift at the time of the inspection **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand wash sinks in ice machine and server areas. Paper towel dispensers jammed. **Warning**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple chemical spray bottle in dish machine area **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin on beverage drink machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. Mahi mahi Grouper **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food at cook line **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups in beverage area **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Employee restroom, area in front of restroom off dish machine area **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors and wall under dish machine area heavily soiled **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Employee restroom area due to standing water **Warning**
36-64-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. In server area **Warning**
21-03-4
27
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies prep kitchen area 1 fly landed on cooking pot, manager moved to dish wash area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: 1 live fly in kitchen on cook line. **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk in cooler: 54F ribeye walk in 3 lbs 54F frog legs 15 2 Lobster tails Clams strips 53F 5lbs Calmari 53F 5 lbs 15 cartons Raw shell eggs 54F Lettuce 54F 2 bags 55F buttermilk 2 half gallon 40 slices of cheese 54F 13 Stuffed crabs Past 7 days labeled 09/09 Ambient air temperature of walk in cooler 54F, no temperatures taken this morning. Cooler reach in kitchen: lettuce 55F 1.5 lbs Sour cream 46F moved to another working cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Walk in cooler Scallops at 38F cold holding, cold holding shrimp at 38F, cold holding grouper 38F, all packed with ice. Sausage 46F dated 09/12, see stop sale Sour cream 48F 46F crab meat Operator stated she took temperatures at 10:30 am and everything was at 38F **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in 54F ribeye walk in 3 lbs stop sale New York strips 56F moved to freezer 54F frog legs 15 stop sale Lobster tails stop sale Clams 53F stop sale 5lbs Calmari 53F stop sale 5 lbs Eggs 54F stop sale 54F15 cartons raw shell 53F cocktail sauce Lettuce 54F 2 bags stop sale 55F buttermilk 2 half gallon stop sale 40 slices of cheese stop sale 54F stop sale Ambient air cooler of walk in cooler 54F temperature no ambient temperature taken this morning Cooler reach in kitchen: Stop sale lettuce 55F 1.5 lbs Sour cream 46F moved **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Scallops at 38F cold holding, cold holding shrimp at 38F, cold holding grouper 38F 1lbs Sausage 46F dated 09/12, see stop sale Sour sream 48F 46F crab meat Operator stated she took temperatures at 10:30 am and everything was at 38F **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
64
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk in cooler: 54F ribeye walk in 3 lbs 54F frog legs 15 2 Lobster tails Clams strips 53F 5lbs Calmari 53F 5 lbs 15 cartons Raw shell eggs 54F Lettuce 54F 2 bags 55F buttermilk 2 half gallon 40 slices of cheese 54F 13 Stuffed crabs Past 7 days labeled 09/09 Ambient air temperature of walk in cooler 54F, no temperatures taken this morning. Cooler reach in kitchen: lettuce 55F 1.5 lbs Sour cream 46F moved to another working cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in 54F ribeye walk in 3 lbs stop sale New York strips 56F moved to freezer 54F frog legs 15 stop sale Lobster tails stop sale Clams 53F stop sale 5lbs Calmari 53F stop sale 5 lbs Eggs 54F stop sale 54F15 cartons raw shell 53F cocktail sauce Lettuce 54F 2 bags stop sale 55F buttermilk 2 half gallon stop sale 40 slices of cheese stop sale 54F stop sale Ambient air cooler of walk in cooler 54F temperature no ambient temperature taken this morning Cooler reach in kitchen: Stop sale lettuce 55F 1.5 lbs Sour cream 46F moved **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. French fries 115F manager placed in fryer 1st temp, manager placed in fryer. Unable to get second temp. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 51oz New England clam chowder. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook touched dirty apron and shirt twice even after it was discussed the first time. **Warning**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook touched customer food without gloves two separate times, even after discussing the importance of handwashing and wearing gloves with manager and cook. **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies prep kitchen area 1 fly landed on cooking pot, manager moved to dish wash area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. 13 Stuffed crabs Past 7 days labeled 09/09, see stop sale. Walk in cooler **Warning**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cooking utensils in soiled container in prep area. Manager moved to dish area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. No asterisk on consumer advisory to indicate ahi tuna served raw. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting with dishes stacked in wait staff area and in dish area. Manager had staff move dishes in wait staff area to dish area for wash. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Draining from dumpster attracting breeding of flies. Manager will call city. **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf in dish area with cleaned food storage containers rusted and soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled with black substance near dish area. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. ROP fish being thawed on cook line without removing from packaging. Still in temperature, manager stated she would have staff open packages. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-09-1
19
Feb 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Robert M. Jim V. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-16: Jim has CFM Robert is scheduled to take test **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
90
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. flounder filets (67F - Cold Holding); crab stuffing (57F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (50F - Cold Holding) In cook line area on ice in buckets. Operator states no temperatures have been taken today **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. flounder filets (67F - Cold Holding); crab stuffing (57F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (50F - Cold Holding) In cook line area on ice in buckets. Operator states no temperatures have been taken today **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator had employee sign during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
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. Robert M. Jim V. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler at server station. Operator dated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Whisk in hand wash sink at cook line Sponge in hand wash sink in dish machine area **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon in cook line area **Warning**
06-09-1
39
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Paper towels used to drain excess oil from fried foods
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Hush puppy batter made with egg, operator time marked it being placed on time at 11:20am. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in dish machine area storing dish soap and steel wool. Operator removed items from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in dish machine area. Employee refilled dispenser. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Multiple types of thawed fish in reduced oxygen packaging at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs from oven door handle **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Multiple soiled dry cloths on prep table under service window in kitchen. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
52
May 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
33
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. At hose Bibb under dish machine with red hose attached **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In kitchen bathroom, after running for approximately 2 minutes water temperature was 88F **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: **Time Extended**
11-07-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager on duty Espereta Medlin promoted 1 month ago **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: **Time Extended**
53A-04-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles in server station soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Espereta Medlin is the manager on duty and does not have her food manager certificate. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Separate building south of the establishment that is storing to go items and alcohol **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Interior of the microwave next to ice machine soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Water damaged popcorn ceiling in dry storage building storing to go items and alcohol **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Evidence of employee smoking in separate dry storage building. Metal fire pit containing cigarette butts in dry storage building storing single service items such as to go boxes and alcohol **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: **Time Extended**
12B-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handle in kitchen area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: **Time Extended**
25-32-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. In dry storage building separate from the restaurant- 3 mattresses Couch 2 door vertical cooler Patio furniture Multiple storage tubs with clothing 6 Taxidermy deer heads Maintenance equipment Gym equipment Make line cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: **Time Extended**
33-31-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In dish machine area, walls heavily soiled behind trash bag used to cover wall and beneath dish machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe faucet. Both faucets in 3 compartment sink leaking **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Water in squeeze bottle on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
27
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cedar River Seafood of Inverness last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cedar River Seafood of Inverness on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cedar River Seafood of Inverness?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Cedar River Seafood of Inverness.
How does Cedar River Seafood of Inverness compare to other restaurants in Inverness?
Cedar River Seafood of Inverness most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Inverness average of 83.
Has Cedar River Seafood of Inverness' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Cedar River Seafood of Inverness have averaged around 15 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cedar River Seafood of Inverness 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 Cedar River Seafood of Inverness inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cedar River Seafood of Inverness is inspected around four times per year on average.
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