Hometown Deli

103 N Apopka Ave, Inverness, FL 34450
American
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Hometown Deli, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 6, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near zero violations each time.

Among Inverness restaurants, the typical score is 82; Hometown Deli is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes stored over deli meat in reach in cooler. Operator corrected shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
95
Apr 3, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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 to operator **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Andrea R. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test strips **Warning**
16-37-1
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Emailed to operator **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda bibb cases on floor in kitchen area **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. 2 vertical reach in freezers in hallway across from room with hot water heater **Warning**
08B-63-4
55
Jul 12, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hometown Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hometown Deli on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Hometown Deli compare to other restaurants in Inverness?

Hometown Deli most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Inverness average of 82.

Has Hometown Deli's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hometown Deli have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hometown Deli 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 Hometown Deli inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hometown Deli is inspected roughly once per year on average.