SOCOS HOUSE OF EATS

SOCOS HOUSE OF EATS located in HOMOSASSA has undergone 6 health department inspections, achieving a 3.1/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 6 reports on file

7364 West Grover Cleveland Boulevard
Florida, 34446
Citrus County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/17/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13589405

Met Inspection Standards

1 int

  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed opened package of ham and deli cheeses in reach-in cooler in rear of kitchen near three compartment sink. Operator placed date marking on items. Corrected On-Site

6/4/2025· 9mo ago

Visit ID: 10743583

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At prep counter - beef defrosting at room temperature - operator removed and placed in reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. At cookline non food grade paper towels lining container with cooked bacon - educated operator- employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At reach in cooler country gravy made 05/30/25 not date marked - operator date marked. Corrected On-Site

12/14/2024· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8774930

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int

  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and salmon stored over dairy products in vertical reach in cooler. Operator corrected shelves. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half and half, heavy cream. Operator dated products. Corrected On-Site

7/11/2024· 1y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8667815

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int

  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 employee Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-11: Operator states the employees have not received training yet Admin Complaint

5/6/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8539429

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 1 int

  • 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked eggs, touched interior of to go box without hand wash. Discussed with employee. Warning
  • 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee wrapped breakfast burrito with wax paper with bare hands, touching burrito. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above potatoes in reach in cooler. Operator corrected shelves. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 employee Warning

10/30/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8374075

Met Inspection Standards

3 int, 4 basic

  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing under prep table near three compartment sink near cooks line
  • 33-23-4:Basic - Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under/behind equipment in kitchen area
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Deep fryer oil on ground in prep area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in server cooler opened/held more than 24 hours not dated. Operator dated Corrected On-Site
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with DBPR HR Form 5030-103. Employees signed agreement during inspection Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.