Marguerita Grill tops list of Citrus County, FL, restaurants with most violations in last 30 days

Marguerita Grill in Citrus CountyPhoto byGoogle Reviews / Lindsey Bates

According to data reports from the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, several restaurants in Citrus County failed to meet state standards during recent inspections, with Marguerita Grill accumulating the most violations.

Of the 34 recorded inspections conducted in the last 30 days, 18 restaurants passed the inspection on the first visit, while 16 did not.

Topping the list is Marguerita Grill, located at 10200 W Halls River Rd, in Homosassa. The seafood restaurant, which has a 4.4-star rating from 2,953 Google reviews, was cited for 28 violations, including 8 high-priority violations, during an inspection conducted on April 25.

After a warning and a follow-up inspection the following day, which also required another review, Marguerita Grill finally complied with the standards set by the state authorities on May 17.

Based on recent reviews, the restaurant seems to be satisfying patrons, with a reviewer named Todd Wiggins saying in a Google review this month, "Great location, with amazing food and an awesome staff."

Another reviewer, Joe Mendez, said, "Very good food, I was very surprised how good and clean. Will be back and bring friends and family."

Citrus County Restaurants with the Most Violations in the Last 30 Days:

1. Marguerita Grill - 28 violations, April 25, 2024
   Address: 10200 W Halls River Rd, Homosassa
   
2. The Grille - 14 violations, May 8, 2024
   Address: 509 E Hartford St, Hernando
   
3. NoodleWorld V LLC - 7 violations, May 14, 2024
   Address: 1546 Us Hwy 41 N, Inverness

NOTE: Please note that an inspection report, per the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, provides a snapshot of the conditions observed during the inspection. It's essential to recognize that the number of violations noted during an assessment may vary on different days, and a single review may only partially represent the all-around, long-term conditions at the establishment.