Citrus National
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
86
Score
Going back to 2023, Citrus National has 13 inspections in the public record. On Apr 22, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.
“Equipment in poor repair” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Among Homosassa restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No hot water provided at for the entire establishment. In kitchen, bar, and bathrooms. Water is at 74F. **Warning**
27-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dishmachine in kitchen out of order on several inspections. **Warning**
14-11-5
86
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut Tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese (51F - Cold Holding); Chicken (49F - Cold Holding) stored in reach-in cooler since 11 AM. Employee iced products down. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in wait station area. Operator removed boxes and containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap and no paper towels provided at handwash sink in bar. Operator placed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
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. No date mark present on half and half carton in kitchen. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-03-5
64
Jun 3, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Crystal, Joe, and Christina. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: No proof of training available **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Dec 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Crystal, Joe, and Christina. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizing dishmachine at 0 ppm. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: Dish machine is still in disrepair **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Crystal, Joe, and Christina. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
78
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle containing toxic chemicals stored next to food items and single service items on shelf in kitchen. Employees moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizing dishmachine at 0 ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked onions in reach in cooler with a date marking of 11/27. Employee discarded onions. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 50 rodent droppings underneath storage rack in downstairs dry storage room to the left of the walk-in cooler enterance. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present. Chewed condiment packet on storage shelf near box of pasta in downstairs dry storage room to the left of the walk-in cooler enterance. **Warning**
35A-21-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed cooked onions in reach in cooler with a date marking of 11/27. Employee discarded onions. **Warning**
01B-17-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener and slicer blade and slicer guard soiled with accumulation of food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Crystal, Joe, and Christina. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Crystal, Joe, and Christina. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. - 1 dead roach in wait station area off kitchen - 3 dead roaches in downstairs storage closet containing bag in the box soda station - 7 dead roaches in dry storage room and equipment storage room in the downstairs area near the entrance of the walk in cooler. **Warning**
35A-03-4
29
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
61
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -whole shell eggs stored above butter in walk in cooler. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches in storage area near walk in cooler. Operator cleaned and sanitized area **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets in poor repair in bar Reach-in-Cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floors under/behind cooks line equipment soiled
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -tile missing on wall under hand sink in dish area
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Downstairs dry storage shelves unsealed particle board
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -downstairs dry storage shelves rusted
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored on floor. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents above bar soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
55
Jun 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
61
Apr 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm. - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-26: Dish machine is still measuring 0 ppm. Operator is using sink to sanitize dishes **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-17: Dish machine is still sanitizing at 0 ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator added a smoker to the kitchen and a hot dog roller behind the bar. The establishment also removed a hand wash sink in an area that is no longer used for food prep. It is a clean equipment storage room with a plumbed three compartment sink. A beverage station was removed from the kitchen exposing concrete floor. - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-17: Spoke with Brianna in plan review who stated that they have not received plans for this establishment as of 4/17 **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Side panel of Walk in cooler is buckled with pitting - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-17: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair, wall not smooth and easily cleanable and acoustic ceiling tile Cabinet containing beverage station was removed, the floor tiles are missing in this area. The wall is in disrepair and , the cove molding is missing and a ceiling tile is acoustic. Wall by dish machine has large hole - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-17: Floor tiles are replaced, the wall is being repaired. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Citrus National last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Citrus National on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Citrus National?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Citrus National.
How does Citrus National compare to other restaurants in Homosassa?
Citrus National most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Homosassa average of 87.
Has Citrus National's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Citrus National have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Citrus National 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 Citrus National inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Citrus National is inspected around four times per year on average.
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