LA CASA DI NORMA
1609 SE US HWY 19, Crystal River FL 34429 · 3527954694
Last inspected May 15, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. 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. 2 live flies in 3 compartment sink area. Operator killed during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021021293 | Dec 16, 2021 | Jun 24, 2021 | $360 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle containing acetaminophen stored on shelf beside single-use condiment cups and utensils, and directly above ice machine in server station. An employee removed the medicine from the shelf during this inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl stored down inside handwash sink at cookline. An employee removed the bowl from the sink during this inspection.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Absorbent and porous acoustic ceiling tiles in-use throughout kitchen.
Employee eating while preparing food. Employee at cookline ate pasta at cookline while wrapping it to put it away.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler doors at cookine soiled with food debris.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bin of flour missing label in back of kitchen, near mixer.
Jan 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk in wait station opened last Saturday without a date. Operator dated.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink off cook line.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple cooking and serving utensils stored in water at 109F.
Jun 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At large double door reach in cooler- non food grade shopping to-go bag used to store bread- operator removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table-Raghu sauce 114F - hot holding, marinara 109F- hot holding- food out of temperature for 1 hour- operator placed to be reheated to 165F.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils at cookline e stored in standing water of 107F- operator removed.
Feb 10, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Alexandra
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine moved to server station. Pizza oven removed and reach in freezer added. Dish machine added by 3 compartment sink.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind 3 compartment sink
Dec 18, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Alexandra
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine moved to server station. Pizza oven removed and reach in freezer added. Dish machine added by 3 compartment sink.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind 3 compartment sink
Dec 6, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate1 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
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above tomatoes in reach in cooler
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Alexandra
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponge and container stored in hand wash sink in cook line area. Operator removed.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine moved to server station. Pizza oven removed and reach in freezer added. Dish machine added by 3 compartment sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Orange spray bottle in 3 compartment sink area
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind 3 compartment sink
May 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in 3 compartment sink area. Operator killed during inspection.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed digital copy to operator
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Multiple reach in coolers missing thermometers
Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe on mop sink disconnected
Jul 6, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment and 3 compartment sink in kitchen area. Floor tiles in disrepair
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.