Socos House of Eats
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Socos House of Eats nine times, with records going back to 2022. Socos House of Eats was last inspected on Apr 22, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Restaurants in Homosassa average 87, so Socos House of Eats trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw comminuted beef stored over pooled eggs in reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles stored next to food items on shelf in rear storage area and on lift top reach-in cooler. Operator moved cleaning products. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed base of ice chute on soda dispensing station soiled with an accumulation of slime.
23-03-4
70
Dec 17, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
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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. Observed opened package of ham and deli cheeses in reach-in cooler in rear of kitchen near three compartment sink. Operator placed date marking on items. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
90
Jun 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. At cookline non food grade paper towels lining container with cooked bacon - educated operator- employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At reach in cooler country gravy made 05/30/25 not date marked - operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At prep counter - beef defrosting at room temperature - operator removed and placed in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
74
Dec 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and salmon stored over dairy products in vertical reach in cooler. Operator corrected shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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, heavy cream. Operator dated products. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
78
Jul 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
90
May 6, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked eggs, touched interior of to go box without hand wash. Discussed with employee. **Warning**
12A-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. Employee wrapped breakfast burrito with wax paper with bare hands, touching burrito. **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above potatoes in reach in cooler. Operator corrected shelves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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. 2 employee **Warning**
53B-01-5
58
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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 server cooler opened/held more than 24 hours not dated. Operator dated **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
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. Provided operator with DBPR HR Form 5030-103. Employees signed agreement during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
33-23-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under/behind equipment in kitchen area
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Deep fryer oil on ground in prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing under prep table near three compartment sink near cooks line
36-03-4
61
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter - butter pads (70F - Cold Holding), removed from refrigeration approximately 1.5 hours ago, moved back to cooler. Discussed using time as a public health control with owner **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. No annual report
27-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches under 3 compartment sink p, 1 dead roach on floor by freezer 2 dead roaches under dry storage shelf by back door operator removed dead **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door handle, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Next to biscuits on table by grill. Operator moved food. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Bucket on cook line 0 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
50
Dec 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Paint chipping in high traffic areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Socos House of Eats last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Socos House of Eats on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Socos House of Eats?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Socos House of Eats.
How does Socos House of Eats compare to other restaurants in Homosassa?
Socos House of Eats most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Homosassa average of 87.
Has Socos House of Eats' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Socos House of Eats have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Socos House of Eats means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Socos House of Eats inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Socos House of Eats is inspected around three times per year on average.
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