JOE'S FAMILY RESTAURANT
1754 US HWY 41 · INVERNESS · Citrus County · FL 34450
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
12A-12-4High Priority – Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Cooked cracked raw eggs without washing hands and touching RTE veggies , manager spoke to him and he washed hands properly and changed gloves. Employee cooked vegetables in omelette. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine deflector plate soiled Can opener blade soiled
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit expired
Basic 6
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards grooved. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup at triple sink area. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen back door gaps along with bottom part of frame
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled underneath dish machine
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris Toaster oven inside soiled and grease buildup
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed pineapple on top coleslaw in walk in cooler Operator removed pineapple to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 7:56 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.