Sugarmill Rest (Dba)
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
82
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Sugarmill Rest (Dba) stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 26, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about six violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “employee personal items stored”, which has been cited two times.
Sugarmill Rest (Dba)'s latest score of 82 falls below the Homosassa average of 87. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Last satisfactory report for well water testing completed in 02/2025. Operator reached out to get the most updated well water testing report. **Corrective Action Taken**
27-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag and jacket stored on dry storage shelf. Operator moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages stored next to tray of biscuits and clean plates on cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
82
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored over pooled eggs in walk-in cooler. Operator moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing in kitchen with pot of cooked potatoes with running water and handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in wait station area blocked by sanitizer bucket. Discussed with operator and employees.
31A-11-4
78
May 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
86
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Eggs Benedict and crab cake eggs Benedict Operator had employee mark menus during inspection to identify undercooked eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-04-5
90
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Eggs eggs above fish in Reach-in-Cooler. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer over 400ppm. Operator corrected to 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cleaning utensils in server area had sink. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on dry storage rack. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven in cook line has accumulation of food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream uncovered in freezer, biscuits uncovered . Operator covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
58
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and pork above souls in walk in cooler. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener blade soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upper portion of ice machine soiled with mold like growth
22-20-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee cup without lid on can rack above canned goods. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee on cooks line with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk in cooler floors soiled -wall/floor behind cooks line/hand sink near cooks line soiled
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tile missing near three compartment sink **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler on cooks line and silver single door cooler, white single door reach in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
52
Apr 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict served poached without undercooked indicator on menu. Operator added asterisks to menu during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-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. Provided operator with DBPR HR Forms 5030-103 and 5030-104. Operator printed and had signed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Provided operator with DBPR HR Forms 5030-103 and 5030-104. Operator printed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.operator corrected to 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple white cutting boards on storage rack and cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drink in reach in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cooks line with no hair restraint, employee put on cap. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Near dish machine in kitchen -walk in cooler floor very soft.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Five gallon bucket of soup on floor in walk-in cooler, operator moved to proper location. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Multiple tiles missing from wall near rear door/electrical panel.
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris, dirt. -Behind nozzles on soda machine in server station. -Exterior lip and rubber exterior seal on ice machine
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
47
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Operator removed beverages from kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear and blue tumblers operator took the tumblers to the kitchen area washed dried and air dried the tumblers and returned them to the service station. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Operator posted handwashing signs at home washing sink in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Worn, torn and soiled floors inside walk in cooler.
36-10-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sugarmill Rest (Dba) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sugarmill Rest (Dba) on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sugarmill Rest (Dba)?
Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sugarmill Rest (Dba).
How does Sugarmill Rest (Dba) compare to other restaurants in Homosassa?
Sugarmill Rest (Dba) most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Homosassa average of 87.
Has Sugarmill Rest (Dba)'s inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sugarmill Rest (Dba) 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 Sugarmill Rest (Dba) 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 Sugarmill Rest (Dba) inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sugarmill Rest (Dba) is inspected around two times per year on average.
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