BISCUIT BARN
1960 NW US HWY 19, Crystal River FL 34428 · 352-794-3385
Last inspected Jan 14, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in dish machine area 1 live fly on back door in prep area 1 live fly in front counter area on single service item rack
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee lunch box stored next to milk and above food items for customers in front cooler in wait station area. Employee moved.
Hole in or other damage to wall to the right of the walk-in freezer and underneath ovens in rear prep room the cove molding is broken off from the wall.
Sep 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Caffeine pill bottle stored on reach in cooler in cook line area. Employee removed.
Dented cans present. See stop sale. Albacore tuna
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups in beverage station
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall damaged next to wall in freezer Multiple floor tiles in dish machine area in disrepair Ceiling tiles in disrepair in cook line area
Jul 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in dish machine area 1 live fly on back door in prep area 1 live fly in front counter area on single service item rack
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach and glass cleaner hung on rack in dish machine area. Operator labeled.
Garbage on the ground around dumpster. Dumpster lid open.
Feb 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents in kitchen soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust. Walk-in-Cooler/freezer floor soiled
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In rear prep area. Operator removed
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups in server area not air dried before stacking
Food stored on floor. Deep fryer oil in dry storage, case of hash browns in freezer on floor. Operator removed
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was not running/dripping. Operator turned water on
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 26, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floor. Walk in cooler floor
Aug 24, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs not identified as undercooked on menu. Operator states new menus are being printed.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator with TPHC paperwork. Operator has items being held on time properly time marked.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At hand wash sink near kitchen entrance, operator states new dispenser deliver today and will be installed
Ceiling/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In rear prep area on/around exhaust fan
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards in clean storage grooved/stained
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In between stacked pans on clean dish rack, and in between clean cups in dish drying area
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under/behind dish area, under/behind equipment in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Case of food on walk in cooler floor. Operator moved
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. White single door reach in freezer on cooks line
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish and pork thawing in standing water in prep sink. Operator turned cold water on.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink near dish area has constant drip from hot water.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Shelving in dry storage area unsealed wood.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floor. Walk in cooler floor
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.