BLUE HERON SEAFOOD & GRILL
1935 SE US HWY 19, Crystal River FL 34429 · 3527373184
Last inspected May 1, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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JUL 24
JUN 25
NOV 25
MAY 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Five flies flying in kitchen near ice machine.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
6 cases · $2,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025090926 | Nov 7, 2025 | Feb 2, 2026 | $200 |
| 3--2020058660 | Nov 23, 2020 | May 19, 2021 | — |
| 3--2020005528 | Jan 29, 2020 | May 15, 2020 | $400 |
| 3--2017027261 | Feb 17, 2017 | Sep 15, 2017 | $200 |
| 3--2015010852 | Feb 12, 2015 | May 20, 2015 | $400 |
| 3--2014038795 | Aug 19, 2014 | Jan 9, 2015 | $800 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
May 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 21 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority3 Intermediate13 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 21 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. Five flies flying in kitchen near ice machine.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. On ice at cookline: Three packages of salmon, five packages of grouper, two packages of mahi, and six packages of snapper thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging. The fish is completely thawed. The packages do have a label indicating the fish must be removed from packaging prior to thawing. Inside walk-in cooler: Four five-gallon buckets containing salmon, grouper, mahi, and salmon thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging. The fish is completely thawed. The packages do have a label indicating the fish must be removed from packaging prior to thawing.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside cooler at cookline: scallops (57F - Cold Holding). Employee stated the scallops have been held in the cooler for approximately one hour and added ice to the product to rapidly cool it to 41F.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Fried okra, hush puppies, and fries indicated ad being held using time instead of temperature and held at cookline missing time marks. Employee at cookline stated all items have been held at room temperature for 10 minutes and added the proper date marks during this inspection.
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. 1. Backflow prevention device missing at hose connection near dish machine. 2. Backflow prevention device missing after splitter added to outdoor mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Nozzles on fountain machine in server station soiled with mold-like substance. 2. Bottom edge of deflector plate inside ice machine soiled with mold-like substance.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink near dish machine covered with tray.
No soap and/or paper towels/mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap or towels at handwash sink at cookline. An employee replenished both during this inspection.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. On ice at cookline: Three packages of salmon, five packages of grouper, two packages of mahi, and six packages of snapper thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging. The fish is completely thawed. The packages do have a label indicating the fish must be removed from packaging prior to thawing. Stop sales issued. Inside walk-in cooler: Four five-gallon buckets containing salmon, grouper, mahi, and salmon thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging. The fish is completely thawed. The packages do have a label indicating the fish must be removed from packaging prior to thawing. Stop sales issued.
Dead roaches on premises. 1. One dead roach on floor in kitchen near entrance. 2. One dead roach on floor in kitchen behind ice machine. 3. One dead roach on floor in kitchen in hallway. 4. One dead roach on floor in kitchen below prep sink.
Food stored on floor. Boxed soda syrup on floor in server station.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Four outdoor trash cans without lids near outside seating area.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash scattered on ground around dumpster.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from oven door handle at cookline.
Open dumpster lid. Both lids of dumpster left open.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe below handwash sink near warewash area disconnected from sink.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach-in cooler in bar area.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Floor drain draining slowly below dish machine.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Floors inside walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer soiled with food debris. 2. Standing water on floor around keg cooler in bar area.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Discarded reach-in cooler and table near dumpster.
Water draining onto floor surface. Water draining onto floor below dish machine.
Jan 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Water leaking from pipe near spray hose in warewashing area and underneath dishmachine.
Dec 10, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizing dishmachine at 0 ppm.
Water leaking from pipe near spray hose in warewashing area and underneath dishmachine.
Dec 2, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizing dishmachine at 0 ppm.
Water leaking from pipe near spray hose in warewashing area and underneath dishmachine.
Nov 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizing dishmachine at 0 ppm.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink near walk-in cooler blocked with a container of cleaner. Employee moved. Observed handwash sink at end of cook line with cord wrapped around faucet and hanging into sink. Employee moved.
Water leaking from pipe near spray hose in warewashing area and underneath dishmachine.
Jun 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. At cookline- non food grade paper towel lining container with fries- operator removed and stored properly.
Jul 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wall, floor and cove base soiled with accumulated black mold like substance in dish machine area.
Jul 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. catfish filets (68F - Cold Holding); clam strips (70F - Cold Holding); gator (69F - Cold Holding) stored in containers on ice in cook line area. Discussed top of product being above ice line and use of time as a public health control. Employee stated product had been put on ice from cooler for approximately 1 hour. Operator moved items to freezer to rapidly chill.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in hand wash sink in beverage machine area
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple chemical spray bottles throughout establishment. Operator had employee label each bottle.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. On dry dish rack. Operator inverted all clean equipment.
Interior of cook line microwave has accumulation of food debris.
Open dumpster lid.
Utensils in poor condition. Serving spoons/ladles in steam table melted at the handles
Wall, floor and cove base soiled with accumulated black mold like substance in dish machine area.
Jan 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate13 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink behind bar used as dump sink
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Anna Sivia no proof of training.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in freezer doors near cooks line soiled
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon not removed from rop before thawed
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer door doesn't seal properly, damage to interior of door
Floor area(s) in server area and dish area covered with standing water.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor soiled
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing under convection oven on cooks line and in prep area under sink
Food stored on floor. -bucket of mayonnaise on floor in walk in cooler
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cooks line interior soiled
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo boxes on cook line not inverted. Operator inverted
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator removed
Sep 26, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink behind bar
Jul 28, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine Sanitizer bucket reading at 400ppm. Operator adjusted to 100ppm.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with DBPR HR Forms 5030-103 and 5030-104
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with DBPR HR Forms 5030-103 and 5030-104
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. White single door freezer adjacent to cooks line
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In walk in cooler on thawing rack tuna thawed in sealed ROP packaging
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee energy drink on prep table. Operator removed.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -in prep area under sink -on cooks line under convection ovem
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice bin near soda fountain in server station. Operator removed
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink behind bar
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. In server station. Operator removed from 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.