License No. 1900615|Public Food Service Establishment|Citrus County, FloridaInspected Mar 24, 2026
State of Florida Inspection Record

FRONT PORCH REST & PIE SHOP

12039 N FLORIDA AVE, DUNNELLON, FL 34434

FRONT PORCH REST & PIE SHOP runs one of the cleanest kitchens in the region — zero high-priority violations in the past year. Eat with confidence. The trailing-year record shows 0 violations, including 0 high-priority and 0 Emergency Orders of Closure.

Spotless
100.0
Trailing year of inspections
How this kitchen compares
Against Citrus County

0 high-priority violations on the trailing-year record — below the Citrus County average of 2.0.

This kitchen0
County average2.0
Below county average
Computed from the trailing-year records of all inspected restaurants in the same city and county. Official State of Florida inspection data — scores calculated by this site.

The Inspection Record

10 inspections

Full available history. The score uses only the most recent 365 days — older visits are shown for context, not counted.

Visit 01 — Routine - Food
Mar 24, 2026
Disposition
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations on record for this visit

This visit closed with no further action required.

Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 02 — Complaint Full
Aug 5, 2025
Disposition
Follow-up inspection · Compliance recordedCall Back - Complied
Manager certification & training
Repeat — 2nd time

Missing or expired food manager certification, or employee food-safety training not documented.

Intermediate
Floors, walls & ceilings
Repeat — 4th time

Floors, walls, ceilings, or attached equipment dirty, damaged, or poorly vented.

Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
370 days between recordsElapsed time between records—not confirmed time closed.
Visit 03 — Complaint Full
Jul 22, 2025
Disposition
Warning Issued
Manager certification & training

Missing or expired food manager certification, or employee food-safety training not documented.

Intermediate
Dirty food-contact surfaces

Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.

Basic
Floors, walls & ceilings
Repeat — 3rd time

Floors, walls, ceilings, or attached equipment dirty, damaged, or poorly vented.

Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 04 — Complaint Full
Jan 7, 2025
Disposition
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Food at unsafe temperature
Repeat — 2nd time

Food held, cooled, cooked, or reheated outside safe temperatures, letting dangerous bacteria multiply.

High-priority
Handwash sinks & supplies
Repeat — 5th time

Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.

Intermediate×2
Advisories, date marking & labeling
Repeat — 2nd time

Missing consumer advisory for raw or undercooked items, ready-to-eat food not date-marked, or food not properly labeled.

Intermediate
Hair restraints & clean clothes
Repeat — 2nd time

Missing hair or beard restraint, dirty work clothes, jewelry, or painted/artificial fingernails during food prep.

Basic
Wiping cloths & linens

Dirty wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer, or soiled linens handled improperly.

Basic
Floors, walls & ceilings
Repeat — 2nd time

Floors, walls, ceilings, or attached equipment dirty, damaged, or poorly vented.

Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 05 — Routine - Food
Oct 23, 2024
Disposition
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Raw-food separation & protection

Raw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.

High-priority
Pests & outer openings
Repeat — 3rd time

Roaches, rodents, flies, or other pests present — or doors and openings that let them in not protected.

High-priority
Dishwashing facilities & test kits
Repeat — 2nd time

Dish machine or sinks not set up or working properly, or missing sanitizer test kit and gauges.

Intermediate
Handwash sinks & supplies
Repeat — 4th time

Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.

Intermediate
Improper thawing
Repeat — 2nd time

High-risk food (like meat) thawed improperly, promoting bacterial growth.

Basic
Plumbing & backflow

Plumbing not installed or maintained properly — leaks, mop sink issues, unserviced water filters, or missing backflow prevention.

Basic
Floors, walls & ceilings

Floors, walls, ceilings, or attached equipment dirty, damaged, or poorly vented.

Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 06 — Routine - Food
Aug 1, 2024
Disposition
Follow-up inspection · Compliance recordedEmergency Order Callback Complied
Equipment & surface condition
Repeat — 2nd time

Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.

Basic×3
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
1 day between recordsElapsed time between records—not confirmed time closed.
Visit 07 — Routine - Food
Jul 31, 2024
Disposition
Emergency Order of ClosureEmergency order recommended
Emergency order on this visit
Pests & outer openings
Repeat — 2nd time

Roaches, rodents, flies, or other pests present — or doors and openings that let them in not protected.

High-priority×3
Food at unsafe temperature

Food held, cooled, cooked, or reheated outside safe temperatures, letting dangerous bacteria multiply.

High-priority
Handwash sinks & supplies
Repeat — 3rd time

Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.

Intermediate
Equipment & surface condition

Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.

Basic×3
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 08 — Routine - Food
Feb 9, 2024
Disposition
Follow-up inspection · Compliance recordedCall Back - Complied
No violations on record for this visit

This visit closed with no further action required.

Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 09 — Routine - Food
Feb 8, 2024
Disposition
Warning Issued
Pests & outer openings

Roaches, rodents, flies, or other pests present — or doors and openings that let them in not protected.

High-priority
Advisories, date marking & labeling

Missing consumer advisory for raw or undercooked items, ready-to-eat food not date-marked, or food not properly labeled.

Intermediate
Handwash sinks & supplies
Repeat — 2nd time

Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.

Intermediate
Improper thawing

High-risk food (like meat) thawed improperly, promoting bacterial growth.

Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 10 — Routine - Food
Sep 26, 2023
Disposition
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Handwashing & employee habits

Hands not washed or gloves not changed when required, or employees eating, drinking, or smoking in food areas.

High-priority
Dishwashing facilities & test kits

Dish machine or sinks not set up or working properly, or missing sanitizer test kit and gauges.

Intermediate
Handwash sinks & supplies

Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.

Intermediate
Hair restraints & clean clothes

Missing hair or beard restraint, dirty work clothes, jewelry, or painted/artificial fingernails during food prep.

Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
† Item numbers refer to the State of Florida’s standardized inspection form; the same item recurring across visits indicates an unresolved problem. Severity groupings and the sanitation score are explained in How it works.
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License on file
1900615
Inspected
Mar 24, 2026
Scoring
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