The Lodge Bar & Grill

8501 W Miss Maggie Drive, Homosassa, FL 34448

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, The Lodge Bar & Grill has six inspections in the public record. On Mar 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

Compared to the broader Homosassa restaurant scene, where the average is 87, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 5, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for chlorine sanitizing solution. Quaternary sanitizing solution test kit expired.

16-37-1

Jun 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Dec 11, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Oct 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -White chest freezer, white refrigerators in kitchen rusting -walk in beer cooler ceiling and fan unit rusting - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: **Time Extended**

14-11-5

Oct 11, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Beef Jerky made at someone home and so,d in establishment.

01B-04-5

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 42 in in rear storage room containing old kitchen equipment 10 In dry storage room 1 on sheet pan on speed cart with single service items 4 under white shelves in dry storage room 2 on prep table shelf in kitchen 2 under napkin storage behind bar

35A-04-4

High Priority - Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Beef Jerky made at home and sold at bar.

01A-03-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse and sealed drinks on prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -White chest freezer, white refrigerators in kitchen rusting -walk in beer cooler ceiling and fan unit rusting

14-11-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor under three compartment sink soiled -floor behind cook line equipment soiled -floor under bar soiled

36-73-4

Basic - Kitchen Wall adjacent to three compartment sink soiled with cobwebs.

36-27-5

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused flat grill and unplugged/unused refrigerator in kitchen.

33-31-5

Basic - Wet mop in rear area not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Sep 22, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Large flat top grill not being used grill covered in rust.

36-51-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Lodge Bar & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Lodge Bar & Grill on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does The Lodge Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Homosassa?

The Lodge Bar & Grill most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Homosassa average of 87.

Has The Lodge Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Lodge Bar & Grill have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Lodge Bar & Grill 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 The Lodge Bar & Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Lodge Bar & Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.

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