Oscar Penn's
Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025
78
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Oscar Penn's, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 29, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, showing up three times.
Oscar Penn's latest score of 78 falls below the Inverness average of 83. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over pre washed vegetables in sushi cooler. Employee corrected shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Brenna
53B-14-5
78
Jun 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Tuna in pan in sink with no running water. Operator placed in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On butter containers. Operator discarded and made new sticker **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
90
Jan 16, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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/. Plans are from 2009, Plan review previously cited on 06/28/2023 and followed up on 09/19/2023, with an administrative complaint recommended. The shed located outside the back door, does not reflect a mop sink inside or an ice machine. There is a shed with one cooler and one feeezer located behind the wooden deck in rear of restaurant property. A Room next to kitchen that had a buffet table and hand wash sink, is now a seating area. Owner will need to submit new plans to reflect remodel. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: Discussed with Supervisor Meakins. Plans are being reviewed by Duke in plan review. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Nov 13, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter on cook line 69F out for one hour, manager moved to reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 24 1 oz butter portions at 51F **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 9 8oz portions of sea bass in ROP packaging thawed not cut **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Eggs stored on top of green beans in reach in cooler in kitchen . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-08-5
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/. Plans are from 2009, Plan review previously cited on 06/28/2023 and followed up on 09/19/2023, with an administrative complaint recommended. The shed located outside the back door, does not reflect a mop sink inside or an ice machine. There is a shed with one cooler and one feeezer located behind the wooden deck in rear of restaurant property. A Room next to kitchen that had a buffet table and hand wash sink, is now a seating area. Owner will need to submit new plans to reflect remodel. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Consumer advisory on menu does not have an asterisk to match the asterisk next to the indicated food. Asterisk needs to be added to the Ahi Tuna, as well as, ceviche, and salmon **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors underneath equipment in kitchen soiled. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of panko breadcrumbs stored on floor in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in panko breadcrumbs with handle touching breadcrumbs. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled wiping clothes in cutting boards in kitchen. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-10-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet towels on cutting boards **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook engaging in food prep and cooking without beard guard. **Warning**
13-04-4
33
May 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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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. Half and half opened 5/22. Operator dated. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink by ice machine. Operator provided paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
82
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 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.
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/ Jesse Jason **Repeat Violation**
53A-03-7
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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Outdoor dry storage shed storing food and 2 vertical reach in coolers Ice machine and hand wash sink in shed **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce over rice in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator corrected shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
70
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above bread in reach in cooler
08A-05-6
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/ Jesse Jason
53A-03-7
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/. Outdoor dry storage shed storing food and 2 vertical reach in coolers Ice machine and hand wash sink in shed **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
70
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Shrimp served raw in the ceviche of the day **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over ready to eat foods in the vertical cooler. Operator corrected storage shelves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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/ Jesse Jason 7/2022 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponges and steel wool in hand wash sink in hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Operator removed from sink and discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche of the day **Warning**
02B-01-5
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. Outdoor dry storage shed storing food and 2 vertical reach in coolers. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed form to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Floors, walls and ceiling in dry storage shed storing canned goods and 2 vertical coolers. **Warning**
36-37-5
43
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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. Outdoor dry storage shed storing food and 2 vertical reach in coolers. - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: Discussed with Breanna in plan review that no plans have been submitted. Operator states that they are in the process of adding a kitchen and have already submitted plans to the county. Inspectors advised that remodel plans be sent in as soon as possible and inspector will verify at next routine inspection. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Floors walls and ceilings in outdoors storage shed. - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Oscar Penn's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Oscar Penn's on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Oscar Penn's?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Oscar Penn's.
How does Oscar Penn's compare to other restaurants in Inverness?
Oscar Penn's most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Inverness average of 83.
Has Oscar Penn's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Oscar Penn's have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Oscar Penn's 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 Oscar Penn's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Oscar Penn's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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