Inverness, Citrus County

PINE STREET PUB

108 N PINE AVE, Inverness, FL 34450-4216

FoodSeating
Latest violations
12
1 High Priority
May 5, 2026
City
Inverness
County
Citrus
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

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.

May 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 6Total: 12

03A-02-5

Detail 24557222

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Small reach-in cooler next to fryers, with ambient temperature of 50F, sausage 45F, raw burgers 46F, raw chicken wings 47F, buttermilk 47F, all items moved to cooler around 11:00am, manager moved to freezer to dropped temperature down, buttermilk 42F, raw burgers 43F. Corrective Action Taken

53A-03-7

Detail 24557218

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/ For one female employee (M. O'Hara, 10/11/2019-10/11/2024).

22-02-4

Detail 24557212

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at the bar soiled with mold like substance.

16-37-1

Detail 24557211

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

11-26-1

Detail 24557215

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. For one male employee at the cook line.

02C-02-5

Detail 24557214

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At the cook line, queso, gravy and auju no date, per manager food prepared 2-3 days ago. Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 24557217

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At the bar area.

14-74-7

Detail 24557220

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, next to fryers, with an ambient temperature of 50F, observed ice buildup up in the back: sausage 45F, raw burgers 46F, raw chicken wings 47F, buttermilk 47F.

12B-07-4

Detail 24557216

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above prep table, employee moved. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24557221

Basic - Food stored on floor. Storage shed located behind restaurant, oil jugs on floor

51-18-6

Detail 24557213

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Not available

31B-04-4

Detail 24557219

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink at the cook line.

Dec 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

02C-02-5

Detail 24254711

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken prepped 12/8 in reach in cooler. See stop sale.

53B-14-5

Detail 24254710

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Logan Melanie Teresa

Jun 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03A-02-5

Detail 23822185

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler under microwave. Operator states temperatures were taken in cooler around 11am and all items were below 41F. Operator moved items to walk in cooler to rapidly cool. sausage (48F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (47F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (49F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding)

Apr 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

51-16-7

Detail 23702178

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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. 3 chest coolers added outside restaurant in parking lot, behind seating deck, deck also not shown on previous plans. There is also a seating area in the front of the establishment on the sidewalk. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: 3 chest coolers added outside restaurant in parking lot, behind seating deck, deck also not shown on previous plans. There is also a seating area in the front of the establishment on the sidewalk. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: Discussed with Cindy in plan review who stated plans were submitted 3/14/25. Deficiency letter sent on 4/1/25 by Robin S. to remove chest freezers. Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 23702177

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: Time Extended

Feb 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

31A-11-4

Detail 23538549

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand wash sink behind bar. Employee stated a drink was just dumped in there. Discussed using handwash sink for handwashing only. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: Drinks still being dumped. Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 23538548

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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. 3 chest coolers added outside restaurant in parking lot, behind seating deck, deck also not shown on previous plans. There is also a seating area in the front of the establishment on the sidewalk. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: 3 chest coolers added outside restaurant in parking lot, behind seating deck, deck also not shown on previous plans. There is also a seating area in the front of the establishment on the sidewalk. Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 23538550

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Two boxes of food stored on floor in walk in cooler. Manager moved to store correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 23538547

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: Time Extended

Dec 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 10

12A-29-4

Detail 23393262

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee brought in dirty dishes, then placed hands on cutting board, no handwash. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23393254

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. .5 lb of melted butter. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23393259

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Melted butter 60F in squeeze tube since 10:00 am. 1/2 pound see stop sale. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23393257

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand wash sink behind bar. Employee stated a drink was just dumped in there. Discussed using handwash sink for handwashing only. Warning

51-16-7

Detail 23393260

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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. 3 chest coolers added outside restaurant in parking lot, behind seating deck, deck also not shown on previous plans. There is also a seating area in the front of the establishment on the sidewalk. Warning

51-09-4

Detail 23393256

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. License is registered as a 25 seat restaurant how with the addition of a back deck there are now 92 seats, also including the back deck area. Warning

51-15-4

Detail 23393255

Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 92 seats total between added back deck and inside establishment. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23393253

Basic - Food stored on floor. Two boxes of food stored on floor in walk in cooler. Manager moved to store correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning

33-16-4

Detail 23393258

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-17-4

Detail 23393261

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted. Warning

Mar 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

01B-02-5

Detail 22713844

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler with 51F ambient temperature- sausage kale soup (55F - Cold Holding); sour cream (54F - Cold Holding); queso fresco (54F - Cold Holding); salad mix (56F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (52F - Cold Holding); gravy (55F - Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (54F - Cold Holding); shepherds pie mix (52F - Cold Holding); sausage (51F - Cold Holding); chicken breasts (52F - Cold Holding) Operator states no temperatures were taken in cooler today. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22713843

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler with 51F ambient temperature- sausage kale soup (55F - Cold Holding); sour cream (54F - Cold Holding); queso fresco (54F - Cold Holding); salad mix (56F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (52F - Cold Holding); gravy (55F - Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (54F - Cold Holding); shepherds pie mix (52F - Cold Holding); sausage (51F - Cold Holding); chicken breasts (52F - Cold Holding) Operator states no temperatures were taken in cooler today. See stop sale. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 22713842

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler with 51F ambient temperature Warning

Sep 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

11-27-4

Detail 22300928

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 22300925

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda gun in bar area

14-11-5

Detail 22300926

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in cooler in cook line area

14-17-4

Detail 22300927

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

May 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 11

12A-19-4

Detail 21972386

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee in the cook line area, inspector washed hands immediately after employee.

03A-02-5

Detail 21972378

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded lettuce (47F - Cold Holding) operator moved lettuce to cooler Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 21972385

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed form to operator Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 21972383

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in hand wash sink in bar area

16-37-1

Detail 21972382

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary strips expired in 2021

11-26-1

Detail 21972377

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. Emailed form to operator Corrective Action Taken

50-09-4

Detail 21972380

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

36-11-4

Detail 21972384

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21972379

Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 cases of chicken in walk in cooler

31B-04-4

Detail 21972387

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink in kitchen area.

14-33-4

Detail 21972381

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

Oct 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-11-4

Detail 21454199

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Chipped tiles in kitchen area Unsealed concrete floors in walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-10: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 21454200

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-10: Time Extended

Aug 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

53B-01-5

Detail 21242130

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.

36-11-4

Detail 21242128

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Chipped tiles in kitchen area Unsealed concrete floors in walk in cooler

08B-38-4

Detail 21242127

Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 cases of chicken in walk in cooler

31B-04-4

Detail 21242131

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in kitchen area Emailed sign to operator Corrective Action Taken

14-17-4

Detail 21242129

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

02D-01-5

Detail 21242132

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil squeeze bottles in kitchen area

Mar 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-32-5

Detail 20904100

Basic - Ceiling tile shows water damage.

36-34-5

Detail 20904102

Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In bar area.

14-17-4

Detail 20904101

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

36-10-4

Detail 20904099

Basic - Worn, floors

Jul 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

08A-02-6

Detail 20362423

High Priority - Raw animal egg stored over or with ready-to-eat cheese in a walk in cooler operator moved the eggs to lowed shelf. Corrective Action Taken

12B-12-5

Detail 20362420

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation area. Operator removed cups from kitchen. Corrective Action Taken

14-17-4

Detail 20362422

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

36-10-4

Detail 20362421

Basic - Worn floors.