Floral City, Citrus County

SHAMROCK INN

8343 E ORANGE AVE, Floral City, FL 34436

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
2 High Priority
Jun 4, 2025
City
Floral City
County
Citrus
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jun 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

14-31-5

Detail 23807556

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

Detail 23807555

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

Detail 23807557

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

Apr 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

51-16-7

Detail 23742833

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

36-37-5

Detail 23742832

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

Feb 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

53A-03-7

Detail 23584461

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

Detail 23584460

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

36-37-5

Detail 23584459

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

Dec 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

53A-03-7

Detail 23443031

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

Detail 23443029

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

36-37-5

Detail 23443030

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

Detail 23443032

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Walk in cooler fan guards Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: Time Extended

Dec 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

53A-03-7

Detail 23440614

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

Detail 23440616

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

36-37-5

Detail 23440615

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

Detail 23440618

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

Detail 23440617

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Walk in cooler fan guards Warning

06-01-5

Detail 23440619

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

Mar 29, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-17-4

Detail 22763652

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

Mar 19, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

22-49-4

Detail 22730302

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

Detail 22730303

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting added to hose bibb in rear of restaurant Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22730304

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher stored in hand sink. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22730306

Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple items on floor in Walk-in-Cooler Warning

14-17-4

Detail 22730305

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning

Nov 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

41-18-4

Detail 22432443

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

Detail 22432439

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Test kit expired

32-12-5

Detail 22432440

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

08B-38-4

Detail 22432441

Basic - Food stored on floor in walk in cooler. -bags of produce, buckets with poultry thawing on floor

14-17-4

Detail 22432442

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Jun 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-41-4

Detail 22037513

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm, operator set up 3 compartment sink to manually sanitize. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

05-09-4

Detail 22037512

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Refrigerator in storage area

Sep 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

22-41-4

Detail 21332804

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm, operator set up 3 compartment sink to manually sanitize. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 21332808

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut leafy green (51F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (50F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (51F - Cold Holding) Operator placed items in reach in cooler. Recheck Cut leafy green 43F Sliced tomatoes 42F Sliced turkey 43F Sliced ham 43F Corrected On-Site

53A-03-7

Detail 21332806

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Phillip Tommy

31B-04-4

Detail 21332807

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in bar area Hand wash sink in men's restroom Emailed operator signs Corrective Action Taken

36-30-4

Detail 21332805

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Floors walls and ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable in both outdoor storage sheds storing single service items, refrigerators and chest freezers.

21-07-4

Detail 21332809

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm in cook line area. Operator made new bucket 50ppm Corrected On-Site

Feb 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

50-17-2

Detail 20836302

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

22-02-4

Detail 20836300

Intermediate - Food-contact surface can opener. soiled with food debris.

31A-11-4

Detail 20836301

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Holding dirty mixing bowls from cooks line.

12B-07-4

Detail 20836303

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table next to clean equipment/utensils.

24-08-4

Detail 20836299

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Red drinking tumblers behind the bar. Operator had tumblers rewashed and air dried. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 20836304

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

Jul 19, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-38-4

Detail 20350653

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-19: Time Extended

Jul 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

01B-03-5

Detail 20347047

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Cooked potatoes outside Operator stoped cooking potatoes. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08B-32-4

Detail 20347050

Basic - Food being prepared outside. Operator boiling potatoes outside on table top stove Admin Complaint

14-38-4

Detail 20347048

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20347051

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of chips stored on floor in outside stockroom. Food was moved off the floor in outside stockroom Warning

25-05-4

Detail 20347049

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Stored on floor in outside storeroom. Food was moved off the floor at time of inspection Corrected On-Site Warning