Front Porch Rest & Pie Shop
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
100
Score
Going back to 2022, Front Porch Rest & Pie Shop has 12 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 24, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Front Porch Rest & Pie Shop's latest score of 100 sits above the Dunnellon average of 72. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 5, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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. Andrea Preston **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Prep area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
86
Jul 22, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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. 0ppm, operator states they are waiting for chemical delivery for dish machine sanitizer. Dish machine was in use during inspection. Operator set up 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
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. Andrea Preston **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Prep area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-02-5
74
Jan 7, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Swiss cheese in walk in dated 12/21 and Swiss cheese dated 12/27. Manager moved to segregate for pig slop. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink behind bar has ice inside and Brillo pad on edge of sink. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Butter being held on time that is properly labeled for time stamps with no written policy. Manager wrote a plan and showed inspector **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink behind pastry display case no handwashing sign. Manager placed sign by sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout prep area. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket reading as 0ppm chlorine. Manager corrected to 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook with goatee long enough to require a beard guard. Unable to put on beard guard because they had none.
13-04-4
58
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly on hood of auto lift fryer 1 live fly on empty mayo container in prep area **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over cooked onions in reach in cooler in cook line area. Operator corrected shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at front counter coffee station
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple pans on dry dish rack
16-46-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Milk in prep area on counter, operator moved to reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout prep area
36-02-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe under hand wash sink in dessert prep area
29-11-4
58
Aug 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
86
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen 1 fly in prep area 1 fly in dry storage **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live on floor in kitchen by bread warmer 2 live under steam well 4 live in crack of wall under hand sink 1 live on shelf under prep table on cook line 2 live on wall above steam well 1 crawled across floor under freezer/cooler in kitchen 1 live in employee restroom in dish area 4 live on floor in corner of kitchen next to cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cole slaw (47F - Cold Holding); Potato salad(47F - Cold Holding); Dairy (46F - Cold Holding); potato salad (48F - Cold Holding); Dairy (48F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler across from expo area, operator put all items from cooler into walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead on floor going into dry storage 2 dead under equipment on cook line **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up walk in freezer **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface **Warning**
14-34-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In either restroom, provided operator with form 5030-111, hand wash signs **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Warning**
14-17-4
50
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on the floor in cook line area. Operator killed roach and cleaned the area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. In walk in cooler- Spaghetti sauce 1/24 Refried beans 1/31 Pork 1/6 Potatoes in reach in cooler at cook line 1/28 **Warning**
02C-04-5
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. Mahi filet in walk in freezer **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink by back door of kitchen. Provided operator with sign and posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
70
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee cracked eggs, changed gloves without hand wash and plated food. Discussed with manager who had employee wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Chicken wings thawing in hand wash sink in prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Pans on dry dish rack. Operator removed to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-46-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in prep area cutting bread Employee in bakery area prepping pies
13-03-4
70
Apr 28, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies on prep table in kitchen 1 live fly on paper towel holder at hand wash sink in kitchen 1 live fly in front server area Operator was able to kill flies **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken livers over beef in walk in cooler Liver over lobster in walk in cooler Operator corrected shelves **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Sweet potatoes dated 4/19 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. Sweet potatoes dated 4/19 in walk in cooler
01B-24-5
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. Emailed form to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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. Emailed form to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Owners Mike and Melissa expired 1/2023
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in pie prep area next to dry storage Hand wash sign missing at hand wash sink by the back door of the kitchen Operator stocked paper towels. Emailed hand wash sign to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-02-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout kitchen area Walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
35
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 14 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Stewed tomatoes **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 live flies in employee restroom 2 live flies in prep area 1 live fly in front counter area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in prep area 79F after running for approximately 2 minutes **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Syrup bottles reused for sauces **Warning**
25-32-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Damaged food not properly segregated. Dented can of stewed tomatoes on can rack Unwashed limes stored over prepped onions in walk in cooler **Warning**
08B-20-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups in beverage station in front counter area **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. 112 seats. Operator is licensed for 44 seats. Provided operator with a second copy of the seating change evaluation and discussed the process of getting approval from water and fire regulatory offices. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-09-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Unsealed concrete in prep area Unsealed wood in walk in freezer Wall in disrepair in kitchen area next to 3 compartment sink Floors, walls and ceiling not smooth or easily cleanable in shed storing to go containers and single service items. **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Food storage container cracked or broken. Multiple pans on dry dish rack in prep area **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pickle buckets on floor in walk in cooler Multiple cases of food items on floor in walk in freezer Bag of potatoes on floor in dry storage area- corrected on site **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils at front counter in crock pot 121F Operator turned the crockpot to high **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Unsealed wooden shelf in dry storage area **Warning**
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Walk in cooler shelves Bottom shelf of prep table rusted in salad station **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean pans on dish rack **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Multiple employee beverages in glass door reach in cooler in prep area and walk in cooler **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet towel in prep area on prep table. Employee removed towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Front Porch Rest & Pie Shop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Front Porch Rest & Pie Shop on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Front Porch Rest & Pie Shop?
Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Front Porch Rest & Pie Shop.
How does Front Porch Rest & Pie Shop compare to other restaurants in Dunnellon?
Front Porch Rest & Pie Shop most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Dunnellon average of 72.
Has Front Porch Rest & Pie Shop's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Front Porch Rest & Pie Shop have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Front Porch Rest & Pie Shop 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 Front Porch Rest & Pie Shop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Front Porch Rest & Pie Shop is inspected around three times per year on average.
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