BROTHERS PIZZA
6746 W GULF TO LAKE HWY, Crystal River FL 34429 · 352-564-9374
Last inspected Apr 1, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked ziti pasta in walk in cooler dated 7/17
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024055211 | Jul 25, 2024 | Oct 28, 2024 | $200 |
| 3--2023015745 | Jan 11, 2023 | Apr 10, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Ceiling tiles and ceiling vents soiled with accumulated mold-like substance and water damaged ceiling tiles in dining room. Discussed with operator.
Jan 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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2 spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in wait station area and near the three compartment sink. Employee labeled.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap near ice machine. Operator placed soap bottle.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside due to door being damaged. Discussed with operator.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in walk-in freezer. Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
Sep 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink to the left of the ice machine in prep room blocked with a rolling cart. Operator moved.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink to the left of the ice machine in prep room. Operator placed paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink to the left of the ice machine in prep room. Operator placed soap.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach water spray bottled on shelf in prep room not labeled. Operator removed and labeled.
Apr 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stored food not covered. Observed container of lemons and two pitchers of tea for wait staff to dispense stored on front service counter exposed to customers in to-go area. Operator moved and stored correctly.
Jul 25, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Establishment using unapproved chlorine bleach to sanitize dishes and food contact surfaces. Employee purchased approved sanitizer during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked ziti pasta in walk in cooler dated 7/17
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked ziti pasta in walk in cooler dated 7/17
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna in walk in cooler thawed yesterday. Operator added date mark.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area, grooved aluminum ceiling in back food prep area.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between counter and reach in cooler in front counter area. Operator removed.
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Soiled apron used to cover pizza dough during resting process. Operator removed
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Pizza slices being kept on time, employee forgot to time mark. Operator states pizza was cooked at 11:30am. Operator added time mark.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet at mop sink faucet.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks and personal items on prep table with pizza dough. Operator removed
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk in cooler/freezer floor soiled
Food stored on floor. Ice bags on floor in walk in freezer
Sep 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server drop dirty dishes at three compartment sink, then touch clean utensils. Discussed proper hand washing with employee/operator
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. White spray bottle hanging near three compartment sink missing label, previously marked with sharpie, no longer legible. Operator marked bottle.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior plastic guard soiled with mold like substance
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on pizza prep counter. Operator removed
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk in freezer floor soiled
Floor tiles in walk in cooler and freezer missing and/or in disrepair.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Interior and gasket of reach in freezer on cooks line soiled
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on top of deep fryer oil jug. Operator moved.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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.