SHAMROCK INN
8343 East Orange Avenue
Florida, 34436
Citrus County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 6/4/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10749922
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At tall reach in cooler by cookline area- non food grade to-go shopping bag used to store lettuce- operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm)- operator corrected to 100ppm Corrected On-Site
- 02C-08-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. At tall reach in cooler taco meat- dated 05/29/25 and thawed 05/31 not properly date marked- operator date marked. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 4/30/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10787496
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Walls and ceiling in sheds grooved metal Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Vertical reach in freezer added at rear exit of kitchen in front of outdoor walk in cooler. 2 sheds in outdoor area behind walk in cooler storing 3 chest freezers and 1 refrigerator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: Plan reviewer Brady has been working with operator to get shed in compliance. **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 2/25/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10750711
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Walls and ceiling in sheds grooved metal Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-25: **Time Extended**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Tina Jacques expired 12/5/24 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-25: **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Vertical reach in freezer added at rear exit of kitchen in front of outdoor walk in cooler. 2 sheds in outdoor area behind walk in cooler storing 3 chest freezers and 1 refrigerator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-25: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 12/27/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10749670
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Walls and ceiling in sheds grooved metal Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Walk in cooler fan guards Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Tina Jacques expired 12/5/24 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Vertical reach in freezer added at rear exit of kitchen in front of outdoor walk in cooler. 2 sheds in outdoor area behind walk in cooler storing 3 chest freezers and 1 refrigerator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 12/26/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8736191
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Walls and ceiling in sheds grooved metal Warning
- 08B-42-4:Basic - Food stored outside. Vertical reach in freezer at exit of kitchen in front of outdoor walk in cooler storing French fries. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Walk in cooler fan guards Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen items on prep table thawing at room temperature. Operator moved items to walk in cooler to thaw. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Tina Jacques expired 12/5/24 Warning
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Vertical reach in freezer added at rear exit of kitchen in front of outdoor walk in cooler. 2 sheds in outdoor area behind walk in cooler storing 3 chest freezers and 1 refrigerator. Warning
Inspection Date: 3/29/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8635472
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 3/19/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8634329
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple items on floor in Walk-in-Cooler Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm chlorine dm sanitizer reading. Operator unable to repair during inspection Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting added to hose bibb in rear of restaurant Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher stored in hand sink. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning
Inspection Date: 11/8/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8357139
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor in walk in cooler. -bags of produce, buckets with poultry thawing on floor
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing in three compartment sink solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer over 200ppm. Operator corrected to 100ppm Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Test kit expired