The Cove Resort and Pub
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
64
Score
The Cove Resort and Pub has been inspected eight times since 2022. The Cove Resort and Pub was last inspected on Nov 5, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The Cove Resort and Pub's latest score of 64 falls below the Inverness average of 83. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored above cooked ribs in walk in cooler. Operator corrected shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Baked beans dated 10/27. See stop sale.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Baked beans dated 10/27
01B-13-4
64
Jun 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. Pan containing raw mahi stored on shelf directly above box containing fully-cooked ribs inside walk-in cooler. 2. Pan containing raw steak stored on shelf directly above box containing fully-cooked mashed potatoes inside walk-in cooler. Manager moved all raw items away from cooked items during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1. Two flies on prep table in kitchen near mop sink. 2. Three flies flying in rear dry storage room.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of barbecue sauce stored on shelf directly beside spray bottle containing window cleaner near front door of restaurant. Employee moved barbecue sauce to another shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Bacteriological report from within the last 12 months unavailable upon request. **Repeat Violation**
27-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle stored down inside pan of fries at cookline.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee at cookline wearing bracelet on each wrist while preparing food. Manager had employee remove bracelets during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with beard at cookline preparing food without beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in kitchen, near dish machine.
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Area around nozzles of fountain machine near bar area soiled with mold-like substance. 2. Gaskets on cooler door in bar area soiled with mold-like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Wall in kitchen, around vents at cookline soiled with dust.
36-50-4
43
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
50
Jun 4, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Dry storage area **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
95
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Mar 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken tenders over French fries in reach in freezer. Operator corrected shelves **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cheese sauce 3/12 see stop sale
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cheese sauce 3/12
01B-24-5
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 form to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles hung on mop sink. Operator labeled bottles **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed form to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust, floors not smooth durable In kitchen area
36-27-5
47
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In kitchen and bar area Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Dry storage area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Cove Resort and Pub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Cove Resort and Pub on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Cove Resort and Pub?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Cove Resort and Pub.
How does The Cove Resort and Pub compare to other restaurants in Inverness?
The Cove Resort and Pub most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Inverness average of 83.
Has The Cove Resort and Pub's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Cove Resort and Pub have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Cove Resort and Pub 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 Cove Resort and Pub inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Cove Resort and Pub is inspected around three times per year on average.
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