FIRST TASTE

Name: FIRST TASTE
Address: 1466 HIGHWAY 41 N, INVERNESS, FL, 34450, US
Rating: 88.2

1466 HIGHWAY 41 N, INVERNESS, FL 34450

License #1901094

88.2 Grade B / 100

Solid Health Score

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FIRST TASTE in INVERNESS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 88.2 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 8, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 9 total violations — 2 critical, 7 minor.

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Inspections on file

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The latest inspection on April 8, 2026 included 2 critical violations, 0 major, and 3 minor.

Inspection data quality

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Imported observations

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DBPR

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Inspection timeline

Inspection History

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit of the kitchen
[21-03-4] Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken wings stored over egg rolls in reach in cooler. Operator corrected shelves.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bean sprouts 45F on prep table. Operator moved sprouts to reach in cooler.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed.

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