The Citizen
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
70
Score
The Citizen has been inspected nine times since 2022. On Mar 30, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to five violations.
The pattern that stands out is “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting”, which has been cited three times.
The Citizen's latest score is in line with the Florida average of 72. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Small amount of build up on bottom of ice chute.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls without handles stored in bin of panko and bin of flour. Employee removed bowls from food. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on dish shelf near ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of commercially shucked oysters stored on floor in walk in freezer. Manager placed oysters on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
70
Dec 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Held on time- butter 68F (1:00-5:00). Provided establishment with written form. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Chef placed pans on dish shelf at an angle to dry. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in walk in cooler.
05-09-4
70
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
82
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Piece of equipment stored in sink near front grill line.
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. 2 vents near walk in cooler door dusty. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth stored under cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
21-05-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Technician has been called. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-69-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Beans stored in walk in cooler not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
74
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth wrapped around knife stored on cutting board at make bar.
21-05-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple bowls stored on dish shelf near ware washing station have standing water. Chef had dishwasher invert dishes to avoid wet nesting. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handle. Chef removed tongs from oven handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
86
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold hold drawers- raw ground beef Patties 44F ( overnight ), make bar- tuna dip 50F ( overnight ). **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold hold drawers- raw ground beef Patties 44F ( overnight ), make bar- tuna dip 50F ( overnight ). See stop sale. Hummus 50F, raw shrimp 60F, shucked oysters 44F (3:45-4:05). Pulled from walk in cooler and stocked at 3:45. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Container of raw pre-shucked clams/mussels/oysters does not have a proper label. See stop sale.
01C-04-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times on front line with multiple items. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense jasmine rice, corn meal and Benne seeds. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance on front line. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cold holding units not keeping food cold at 41F or less. Ambient 47F and 50F. Cold hold drawers- raw ground beef Patties 44F ( overnight ), make bar- tuna dip 50F ( overnight ). Do not use until repaired or unit can hold food cold at 41F or less.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Opened Case of butternut squash stored on floor in dry storage area. Case of corn stored on floor in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 2 sets of tongs hanging dip from oven on front line.
10-20-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use at wait station. **Repeat Violation**
21-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Freezer Drawer- shucked oysters 31F not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Wet soiled cloth in use at wait station.
21-09-4
32
Jan 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on front line. Employee placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-02-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Rice balls stored on tray in walk in cooler not covered. Manager covered rice balls with parchment paper.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Small amount of food debris on wall to the right of cook stove. Employee cleaned wall with cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
36-27-5
82
Sep 26, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Citizen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Citizen on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Citizen?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Citizen.
Has The Citizen's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Citizen have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Citizen 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 The Citizen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Citizen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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