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
5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over salmon. Operator moved
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris in cook line area.
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over salmon. Operator moved
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in freezer on cooks line handle soiled
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and displayed
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Hotel pans stacked not air dried. Operator rewashed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -floor fan near cooks line soiled -soda gun holster in bar soiled
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Food debris on hotel pan lid on clean dish rack. Operator removed and cleaned
Reach-in cooler on cook line egg station interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
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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.
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.
Reach-in freezer on cook line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Walk in freezer Floor under shelving units soiled/has accumulation of debris.
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.