CRACKERS BAR & GRILL
502 NW 6 ST, Crystal River FL 34428 · (352)795-3999
Last inspected Mar 3, 2026 · 12 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 8 rodent activity droppings on floor under prep sink in kitchen area 10 rodent droppings on floor behind convection oven area in kitchen 2 rodent droppings on floor under breading station table 3 rodent droppings on floor under dish machine
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025001570 | Dec 5, 2024 | Feb 10, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored in cooler over ready-to-eat sandwich meat near grill, raw beef stored over onions, and raw shrimp stored over ready-to-eat mushroom caps stored with crab cakes. Operator corrected.
Clams tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied stored in reach-in cooler on cook line.
Establishment not maintaining clam tags for 90 days.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee beverages stored on counters next to food and single service items throughout kitchen.
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. Observed grouper fillets in sealed vacuum sealed packaging stored in cooler completely thawed. Issued stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Ranch Dressing - Buttermilk (48F - Cold Holding); Sour Cream (49F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler in front of service pick up window off cook line area. Operator moved products to rapidly cool.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with an accumulation of food debris. Operator moved to warewashing area to have cleaned and sanitized.
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. Observed grouper fillets in sealed vacuum sealed packaging stored in cooler completely thawed. Issued stop sale.
Jun 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At expo/ burger station - Cut tomatoes and lettuce burger prep 64F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food left out on counter - food out of temperature for 30 minutes- operator placed under time as a public health control for remaining time. At flip top cooler by cookline- crab cakes 45F- cold holding, coleslaw 45F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food left above cooler- food out of temperature for 20 minutes- operator placed inside cooler to quick chill.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At expo station- Ranch 54F at 11:30 to 54F at 11:50( cooling since 11:00)- at current rate of cooling food will not reach to 41F within remaining time- operator moved food to walk in cooler to quick chill
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At prep area- chemical spray bottle not labeled Operator labeled.
Dec 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 6, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut lettuce (54F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese mix (54F - Cold Holding); butter (53F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding) operator states items were below 41F less than 4 hours ago. Operator moved items to cooler to rapidly chill.
Dec 5, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 7 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority2 Intermediate0 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. 0ppm. Operator set up 3 compartment sink to manually sanitize.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cheese sauce prepped 11/20. See stop sale.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cheese sauce
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 8 rodent activity droppings on floor under prep sink in kitchen area 10 rodent droppings on floor behind convection oven area in kitchen 2 rodent droppings on floor under breading station table 3 rodent droppings on floor under dish machine
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut lettuce (54F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese mix (54F - Cold Holding); butter (53F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding) operator states items were below 41F less than 4 hours ago. Operator moved items to cooler to rapidly chill.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cup and ice in hand wash sink in bar area
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.
Feb 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02-01-2024
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
Equipment in poor repair. Double door reach in cooler in prep area handle damaged
Floor, wall soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall in dry storage near soda system soiled
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Buns in outdoor walk in cooler not stored 6" from floor
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Dry storage shelves near salad preparation area soiled -walk in cooler shelves soiled -area behind nozzles in server area soda fountain soiled -soda gun holsters at tiki bar soiled
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Out door walk in cooler with beer and bread unsealed concrete floor
Feb 5, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02-01-2024
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Coleslaw 45F, Roast beef 45F, Sliced turkey 45F, Sliced ham 45F
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler near dish machine Coleslaw 45F, Roast beef 45F, Sliced turkey 45F, Sliced ham 45F Operator states all items were prepared previous night, have been stored in walk in cooler. Operator states cooler door has not been propped open, items have not been removed at all since preparation. Operator states No temperatures were taken/checked today.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Cat in tiki bar area
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on rear prep table near three compartment sink. Operator removed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on rear prep table. Employee phone on rear clean dish shelf
Equipment in poor repair. Double door reach in cooler in prep area handle damaged
Floor, wall soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall in dry storage near soda system soiled
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Buns in outdoor walk in cooler not stored 6" from floor
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor in tiki bar between uses.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop at large ice machines in kitchen stored on dusty shelf
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Dry storage shelves near salad preparation area soiled -walk in cooler shelves soiled -area behind nozzles in server area soda fountain soiled -soda gun holsters at tiki bar soiled
Reach-in coolers in prep area, cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -Cases of plastic cups on floor in dry storage -togo boxes in salad prep area not inverted
Stored food not covered. Iced tea in server area uncovered
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Out door walk in cooler with beer and bread unsealed concrete floor
Jan 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shrimp above unwashed tomatoes in walk in cooler. Operator removed
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk used for breading 54F. Operator states milk was pulled out within the hour. Operator moved to cooler. Second temperature 49F cooling
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Small dog being carried around dining room by guest
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In server area spray bottle with green/blue liquid not labeled
Accumulation of debris on top exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic ramekin used as scoop in salad area. Operator removed
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler door handles soiled in prep area
Double door stainless Reach-in cooler in prep area interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cooks line above reach in cooler
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food items in bar cooler not segregated. Operator removed
Equipment in poor repair. Double door stainless reach in cooler in prep area handles damaged
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Operator removed
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler fan guards soiled -area behind nozzles on soda fountain in server area soiled
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. exterior walk in cooler floor unsealed concrete
Dec 22, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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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.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Women's room inside restaurant has stall blocked off with out of order sign
Employee on cooks line with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. - both walk in cooler walls rusting
Floor tiles behind bar under three compartment sink missing and/or in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -can storage rack in dry storage soiled -shelf under wooded top prep table in prep area soiled -interior walk in cooler near dish machine fan guards soiled -mold like growth on soda fountain behind nozzles in server area -exterior walk in beer cooler fan guards soiled
Reach-in cooler in prep area shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in salad prep area
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. -walk in cooler near dish machine floor unsealed concrete -exterior walk in freezer and cooler floor unsealed
Oct 16, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 25 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate19 Basic
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Employee at tiki bar dried hands on soiled cloth towel after washing.
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. Quaternary sanitizer bucket over 400ppm. Operator corrected to 200ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener blade soiled
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 Form 5030-104
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in tiki bar
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior guard of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Women's room inside restaurant has stall blocked off with out of order sign
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead behind ice machine Operator cleaned and sanitized area
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Employee drink on rear prep table. -Employee drinks stored on shelf above condiments in server station Operator removed
Employee on cooks line with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -employee food stored on shelf above items for service in tiki bar reach in cooler
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on shelf with bread on cooks line. Operator removed
Equipment in poor repair. - both walk in cooler walls rusting
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk in cooler near dish machine floor soiled -under three compartment sink behind bar -exterior walk in freezer floor soiled
Floor tiles behind bar under three compartment sink missing and/or in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. -case of frozen chicken on floor in walk in freezer
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Bagged trash on ground in front of dumpster
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -can storage rack in dry storage soiled -shelf under wooded top prep table in prep area soiled -interior walk in cooler near dish machine fan guards soiled -mold like growth on soda fountain behind nozzles in server area -exterior walk in beer cooler fan guards soiled
Reach-in cooler in prep area shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in salad prep area
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish and scallops thawing in prep sink with no running water. Operator turned on water.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. -walk in cooler near dish machine floor unsealed concrete -exterior walk in freezer and cooler floor unsealed
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall in dry storage behind racks soiled -behind prep sink in kitchen
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.