THE COVE RESORT AND PUB
1242 S COVE CAMP POINT · INVERNESS · Citrus County · FL 34450
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
28-12-4High Priority – Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Seating increased from 88 to 198. Managed stated they have already been through appropriate channels, however no paperwork is available for proof.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket next to tortilla chip container on shelf in kitchen. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Two chemical spray bottles hanging on sink edge. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
27-02-4Intermediate – Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. No well testing report available for 2024.
Basic 4
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep table in kitchen. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee clothing in dry storage area,touching customer products. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
51-09-4Basic – Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Seating increased to 198 from 88 no seating change approval paperwork on file. Establishment is on septic system.
51-15-4Basic – Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Establishment increased seating to 198 from 88, no seating approval on file.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:30 PM.
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.