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DENNYS #6861/CRYSTAL RIVER SPORTS BAR/MELTDOWN BURGER DEN/BANDA

2380 NW US HWY 19, Crystal River FL 34428 · 352-563-1177

Last inspected Jan 13, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats284
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1901013
Grade history
APR 24
NOV 24
JUN 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over salmon. Operator moved
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jan 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken in hallway to back room and on cook line with accumulation of food and grease. Discussed with operator.
Basic/36-03-4
Sep 16, 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
Show 1 finding ▾
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean plates to plate food for customers without changing gloves and washing hands. Discussed with employee. Employee washed hands and changed gloves.
High priority/12A-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Jun 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water handle in disrepair at hand wash sink in bar area
Intermediate/27-16-4
Apr 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Christy M.
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris in cook line area.
Basic/22-08-4
Feb 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee loaded dirty dishes then began stacking clean dishes. Discussed proper hand washing with operator, operator had dishes rewashed and employee hands washed
High priority/12A-13-4/Corrective Action Taken
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over salmon. Operator moved
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in freezer on cooks line handle soiled
Basic/23-24-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and displayed
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Hotel pans stacked not air dried. Operator rewashed
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -floor fan near cooks line soiled -soda gun holster in bar soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Food debris on hotel pan lid on clean dish rack. Operator removed and cleaned
Basic/16-48-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler on cook line egg station interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Sep 21, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 6, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -In bar area large portion of ceiling tiles missing from moisture damage due to roof leak, open rafters moisture stain with mold like growth, buckets placed beneath area to catch leaking rain water. -In dining room near kitchen entrance area ceiling tiles have been replaced due to a leak, gutter system has been installed to prevent water leaking from roof onto floor, bucket placed under gutter to catch leaking water. Ceiling tile in area has mold like growth Establishment is connected to Days Inn Hotel, Operator states roof repair is hotel operator's responsibility, have been unable to get response from hotel operator with repair timeline.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. -In bar area large portion of ceiling tiles missing from moisture damage due to roof leak, open rafters moisture stain with mold like growth, buckets placed beneath area to catch leaking rain water. -In dining room near kitchen entrance area ceiling tiles have been replaced due to a leak, gutter system has been installed to prevent water leaking from roof onto floor, bucket placed under gutter to catch leaking water. Ceiling tile in area has mold like growth. Establishment is connected to Days Inn Hotel, Operator states roof repair is hotel operator's responsibility, have been unable to get response from hotel operator with repair timeline.
Basic/28-02-4/Warning
Reach-in freezer on cook line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
Walk in freezer Floor under shelving units soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning

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.