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Citrus County, Florida, Restaurants With The Most Violations in October 2026

State records showed that the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation conducted restaurant inspections at 49 Citrus County eateries in the last 30 days, and the results give local diners plenty to chew on. Thirty-nine restaurants passed on their first visit, while 10 failed to meet standards initially. Some of those spots needed follow-up inspections before they could keep serving food.

Citrus County, FL · 10h

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Florida's Top Chicken Sandwich Earned Guy Fieri's Seal Of Approval

A Gainesville, Florida chicken restaurant has earned high marks from Guy Fieri and customers alike for its towering and tasty chicken sandwiches.

Gainesville, FL · 19h

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Marion County, FL, Restaurants with the Most Violations in October 2026

If you ate out in Marion County, Florida, this past October, you will want to know which kitchens had the most trouble during their recent restaurant inspection. State records showed that the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation conducted inspections at 105 restaurants in Marion County in the last 30 days. The good news is that 64 establishments passed on their first visit. The bad news is that 41 restaurants failed to meet standards initially, with some requiring follow-up inspections before meeting food-serving standards.

Marion County, FL · 10d

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This Underrated Florida Restaurant Serves The Best All-You-Can-Eat Country Buffet You’ll Ever Taste

Florida has been keeping a delicious secret in Alachua, and that secret goes by the name of Brown’s Country Buffet. It’s the kind of all-you-can-eat country buffet that makes you reconsider every dining decision you’ve made in the past several years. Here’s something worth thinking about.

Florida · 6d

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How Does a Tiny Cafe in Micanopy, Florida Bake Pies Big Enough to Share Across Town?

Strawberry rose frosting on a brownie. Pecan pie baked into a bar you can hold in one hand. That’s the kind of menu a sleepy little bakery in north central Florida quietly turns out five days a week. The building looks modest from the road, with a front porch...

Micanopy, FL · 2d

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Where to eat on Thanksgiving Day in Gainesville

Not everyone wants to spend Thanksgiving Day cooking, and fortunately, plenty of Gainesville-area restaurants will do the work for you. From traditional turkey and stuffing to pizza, dim sum and Indian food, here are some local spots open for the holiday. Covey Kitchen + Cocktails 352-565-3536 Covey Kitchen , located inside Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida, 1514 SW 14th St., is serving a holiday buffet from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. featuring a variety of dishes, including pan-seared fish, roasted turkey, braised short ribs, collard greens, stuffing, mac & cheese, assorted desserts and more. The cost is $55 per person and $30 for children 12 and younger. Haile Village Bistro 352-378-0721 Haile Village Bistro, 5323 SW 91st Terrace, Gainesville, will serve a selection of holiday favorites, including roast beef, ham, turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, candied yams, stuffing and more. The cost is $49 for adults and $39 for children. Seatings begin at 10:45 a.m. Call for reservations. Great Outdoors Restaurant 386-454-1288 The Great Outdoors Restaurant , 65 N. Main St. in High Springs, will be open Thanksgiving Day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Thanksgiving buffet is $45 for adults and $22.50 for children under 10.

Gainesville, FL · 1d

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This Florida Clam Chowder Moved On From Cedar Key, and It Is Still Worth the Drive

A free taste of clam chowder waits for first-timers at one tiny Florida seafood spot. One spoonful, and the bowl you never planned to order suddenly feels absolutely mandatory. The chowder behind that sample is New England style, creamy, and packed with clams and potatoes. It finishes with a small...

Florida · 8d

Alachua Chronicle

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Scooter’s Coffee offers veterans a free medium drink on Veterans Day

Scooter’s Coffee is offering a free medium drink as a special thank-you to veterans and active-duty military members in honor of Veterans Day. The post Scooter’s Coffee offers veterans a free medium drink on Veterans Day appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Alachua, FL · 2d

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ROACHES, RODENTS & MORE: Six Central Florida eateries shut down over health problems

ORLANDO, Fla. – Last week, six more Central Florida eateries were forced to shut down (at least temporarily) after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records. These records show the reported eateries experienced violations like rodent droppings, roaches, and storage issues, among others. Nearly all of...

Orlando, FL · 13h

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Inspector busts Cody’s for serving ‘Gulf’ shrimp from India and ‘Maryland’ crab from China

An inspector found something fishy on the menu at Cody’s Original Roadhouse in The Villages after discovering the restaurant’s regional seafood specialties were actually being shipped in from across the globe. The restaurant located in Brownwood was hit with an administrative complaint following an inspection this week prompted...

The Villages, FL · 13d

Ocala Star Banner

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8 Marion County restaurants cited for high-priority violations

You can use the database to search by county or by restaurant name . Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you. For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring warnings or administrative action, visit our Marion County restaurant inspections site . Here's the breakdown for recent health inspections in Marion County, Florida, for the week of Oct. 26-Nov. 1, 2026. Please note that some more recent, follow-up inspections may not be included here. Disclaimer: The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation describes an inspection report as a 'snapshot' of conditions present at the time of the inspection. On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment. For full restaurant inspection details, visit our Marion County restaurant inspection site . Which Marion County restaurants got perfect scores on their health inspections? These restaurants met all standards during their Oct. 26-Nov. 1 inspections and no violations were found. Champions Restaurant

Marion County, FL · 8d

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You’ll Fall In Love With The Down-Home Breakfast At This Hidden Florida Diner

Some mornings, the universe decides to do you a favor, and on those mornings, it points you toward a little red building in Ocklawaha, Florida, called Duck’s Dam Diner. If you’ve never heard of it, that’s about to change, and your breakfast routine will never quite recover.

Ocklawaha, FL · 4d

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This Florida Breakfast Chain Just Opened Its Biggest Restaurant Yet In A 5,352-Square-Foot Space

A free game room with Galaga and Pac-Man now sits inside a breakfast restaurant. Yes, you can chase ghosts between pancakes, and nobody will ask you for a single quarter. That’s not even the biggest surprise. This brand-new spot seats up to 190 people, while its sister restaurants top out at 107.

Fleming Island, FL · 2d

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I would like Krispy Kreme and Chuy’s Mexican Restaurant to come to Ocala

It would be wonderful to have a Krispy Kreme Donut Shoppe nearby for everyone to truly enjoy FRESH Donuts daily rather than purchase the same donuts that are a week-old at local grocery stores. Great place to enjoy HOT donuts daily along with fresh coffee with friends in Krispy Kreme Donut Shoppe before taking home some HOT FRESH Donuts. The nearest Krispy Kreme Donut Shoppe is on 13th Street, Gainesville, FL.

Ocala, FL · 6d

Ocala Star Banner

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Don't want to cook on Thanksgiving? These Ocala spots are open

Which Ocala/Marion County restaurants are open for Thanksgiving 2026? Here's a list. Check with the restaurants for availability and up-to-date details. This list will be updated at ocala.com. Send updates to calendar@starbanner.com Holiday planning: Lots of good information here Market Kitchen and Bar inside Hilton Ocala : Thanksgiving buffet: Adults $73, seniors $68, children age 5-12 $30. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., reservations required, 3600 SW 36th Ave., Ocala. ocalaflevents.com/market-kitchen-and-bar-ocala/thanksgiving-buffet-ocala/ Braised Onion : Thanksgiving buffet, reservations required, 754 NE 25th Ave., Ocala, 620-9255, https://www.opentable.com/braised-onion Bob Evans: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Thanksgiving menu, multiple locations, bobevans.com Cracker Barrel : Regular hours, with Thanksgiving meal served starting at 11 a.m., multiple locations, crackerbarrel.com Denny's : Open 24 hours, Thanksgiving menu, dennys.com Elevation 89 a t the Ocala International Airport. Reservations between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Buffet. facebook.com/Elevation89 Francesco's Ristorante : Reservations required, 16770 U.S. 441 #608, Summerfield, 693-2008, francescosristorante.com Golden Corral : 2111 SW College Road, Ocala, 690-3020, goldencorral.com IHOP : Multiple locations, ihop.com/en Iron Skillet : 7401 W. County Road 318, Reddick, 591-1881 Mimi's Cafe: Three-course meal, $33.99. Reservations highly recommended, 4414 SW College Road, Ocala, 291-8668, mimiscafe.com/locations/ocala Northgate Diner: Special Thanksgiving menu. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Reservations required. 3541

Ocala, FL · 4d

Ocala Star Banner

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State inspectors temporarily closed two Ocala restaurants

You can use the database to search by county or by restaurant name . Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you. For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring warnings or administrative action, visit our Marion County restaurant inspections site . Here's the breakdown for recent health inspections in Marion County, Florida, for the week of Nov. 2-8, 2026. Please note that some more recent, follow-up inspections may not be included here. Disclaimer: The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation describes an inspection report as a 'snapshot' of conditions present at the time of the inspection. On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment. For full restaurant inspection details, visit our Marion County restaurant inspection site . Which Marion County restaurants got perfect scores on their health inspections? These restaurants met all standards during their Nov. 2-8 inspections and no violations were found. Archie's , Mobile food

Ocala, FL · 1d

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Bravo Supermarket replacing former Big Lots in Silver Springs Shores

A new Bravo Supermarket will soon replace the former Big Lots in Silver Springs Shores. Located at 6841 SE Maricamp Road in Ocala, the new grocery store is situated within the Crystal Square shopping plaza. Site photos shared by local resident Vana Force show exterior renovations on the building are...

Ocala, FL · 4d

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Juicy’s Famous Fair Food bringing carnival favorites to Gainesville in 2027

The kind of food usually associated with a day at the fair could soon become an everyday option in Gainesville. Juicy’s Famous Fair Food is preparing to bring its burgers, oversized corn dogs, shakes and funnel cakes to the city, with a new location scheduled to open in April 2027.

Gainesville, FL · 5d

Gary Smith

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A Marion County, FL, Darrell's Diner was cited for 9 violations and was issued a warning

A state licensing inspection in Marion County found nine violations at Darrell's Diner, 4409 NW Blitchton Rd in Ocala, and the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation ordered a follow-up review of the local eatery.

Marion County, FL · 8d

The Coconut Mama

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Chicken wing chain permanently closes Florida restaurant after failed health inspections

A Florida sports bar and restaurant has permanently shut its doors after a series of health inspections raised concerns about its operations. The closure ends the restaurant’s run in Ocala…

Ocala, FL · 4d