CRYSTAL RIVER SMOKEHOUSE & GRILL
2581 N US HWY 19, Crystal River FL 34428 · 352-228-4159
Last inspected May 1, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly on cutting board in cook line area 2 live flies on power cord in cook line area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 1, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findingsThe state's own report →
Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. One container of cooked pork with date mark of 4/23 on shelf inside walk-in cooler.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2026. Establishment is open and serving food to the public with an expired license.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing glass cleaner and degreaser stored in shelf beside sleeve of single-use bowls in kitchen. Manager removed the single-use bowls from the shelf during this inspection.
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee with painted and/or artificial nails scooped ice at front counter without wearing gloves.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rag stored down inside handwash sink at front counter.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit available for chlorine dish machine.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. One tray containing two wrapped portions of cooked chicken missing date marks inside walk-in cooler. Manager stated the chicken was cooked two days prior.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle stored down inside bag of frozen okra inside reach-in freezer at cookline. An employee removed the bowl from the okra during this inspection.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two co2 tanks not secured behind front counter.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open canned drink on prep table beside pan of cut jalapeño peppers. Manager had the employee remove the drink from the prep table during this inspection.
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Two bags of trash stored outdoors on ground inside enclosed area near walk-in cooler. Manager stated the bags will be placed into an off-site dumpster at end of day.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Two knives stored in crack between prep table and cooler in rear kitchen. An employee removed both knives from the area during this inspection.
Insect control device used to electrocute or stun insects not designed to retain insect within the device. Bug zapper on lower shelf of warmer in front of kitchen.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Clogged drain pipe in front of kitchen beside handwash sink.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box containing single-use utensils stored directly on floor at front counter. An employee removed the box from the floor during this inspection.
Dec 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface: The fans in the walk-in cooler were soiled with dust and a mold-like substance. The fans in the reach-in refrigerator in the back kitchen on the left side were soiled with a mold-like substance. The fryer basket and the basket holders were soiled with food debris.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach, on the floor on the left side of the reach-in refrigerator, near the ice bin. The operator swept up the dead roach and sanitized the area.
Food stored on floor. A box of frying oil by the cook line on the floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface: The shelf under the grill is soiled with food debris.
Jun 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on cutting boards opposite cookline in kitchen.
Oct 22, 2024□ 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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Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk in cooler
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly on cutting board in cook line area 2 live flies on power cord in cook line area
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Wings prepped 8/1 Cooked chicken prepped 7/26
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Wings prepped 8/1 Cooked chicken prepped 7/26
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in front cook line area. Operator supplied paper towels.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Pauline Maurice
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. Pauline Maurice
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Zep spray bottle in kitchen. Operator labeled bleach.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee beverage around the kitchen on prep tables
Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris.
Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk in cooler
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Slicer soiled
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table. Operator removed
Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Interior of oven in kitchen prep area has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelf above cooks line equipment soiled
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Warewashing conducted in outdoor area. Three compartment sink in rear outside area with dirty pans.
Sep 12, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Medication stored on shelf with bread above prep table holding microwave and electric fryer. Operator removed
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. Employee using unapproved spray chlorine cleaner for sanitizer buckets. Establishment has approved quat and chlorine sanitizers available. Discussed proper sanitizer usage with operator. Employee disposed of sanitizer and made new bucket with approved sanitizer
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dirty spoon in hand sink near service window. Operator removed
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment offers New York Strip steak on their menu cooked to order, no consumer advisory in establishment or on menu. Printed DBPR HR Form 5030-081, operator hung in guest view.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop breaded okra from chest freezer on cook line. Operator removed
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank near bag in box station not secured
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee cup on prep table with toaster and single service items. Operator removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees engaged in food preparation without proper hair restraint
Food stored on floor. -Deep fryer oil on floor in front prep area near knife storage unit. -bread on bread racks stored on floor in front storage area. -bucket of sugar in dry storage
Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelves on prep area steel prep table still have white film from initial packing/shipping. Film has rips and tears.
Warewashing conducted in outdoor area. Large sink with running hot and cold water located outside rear door of kitchen. Hotel pan in sink filled with water and food debris. Sink has stickers on exterior indicating wash/rinse/sanitizer location within sink.
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.