LOFT BAR & GRILL
10131 N CITRUS AVE, Crystal River FL 34428 · 352.564.4100
Last inspected Apr 1, 2026 · 11 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in kitchen area
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Apr 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dish pit. Employee labeled.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in women's and men's restroom.
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken for women's restroom.
Dec 10, 2025□ 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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Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Dec 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Housemade Blue Cheese Dressing - Buttermilk (50F - Cold Holding); Housemade Ranch Dressing - Buttermilk (50F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler on cook line. A temperature was not taken today. Issued stop sale on items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Shredded Cheese (46F - Cold Holding); Cut Tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); Cooked Pasta (50F - Cold Holding); Sliced Provolone Cheese (49F - Cold Holding); Housemade Blue Cheese Dressing - Buttermilk (50F - Cold Holding); Housemade Ranch Dressing - Buttermilk (50F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler on cook line. Issued stop sale on items in cooler longer than 4 hours, other items iced down for rapid cooling.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on dry storage shelf next to walk-in cooler and on top of ice machine. Operator removed.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of dust on fan guards in both walk-in coolers and at ventilation fan in rear of kitchen.
Jun 3, 2025□ 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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Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin.
Jun 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Presence of pests, observed 1 live black snake in between wall and 1 door reach in freezer at prep area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Containers of raw chicken, raw ground beef patty's stored on shelf directly above cartons of cream in walk-in cooler near cookline. Operator stored properly.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin.
Dec 11, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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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. Inside bottom of reach-in cooler at cookline: One pan containing sliced ham with date mark of 11/30 and one pan of sliced turkey with date mark of 11/29.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan containing raw chicken stored on shelf directly above cartons of cream in walk-in cooler near cookline. Employee moved raw chicken to a lower shelf during this inspection.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Two ice buckets on crates near ice machine not inverted.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Two employee phones on prep table in back of kitchen beside single-use gloves. Manager removed phones from table during this inspection.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Three cracked pans on clean dish rack near three-compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Several containers of frying oil stored directly on floor in dry storage shed behind restaurant.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach-in freezer door in storage shed soiled with mold-like substance.
Plumbing system in disrepair. 1. Faucet at mop sink broken, hanging down into mop sink. 2. Pipe below mop sink broken.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes containing single-use bowls stored directly on floor in ext storage shed.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Fan vent on wall in back of kitchen soiled with dust. 2. Wall below fan in back of kitchen near beer cooler soiled with food debris.
Jun 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 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 kitchen area
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over romaine in walk in cooler. Operator corrected shelves.
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/. Establishment has added an outdoor storage shed behind the building storing 1 chest freezer, 1 vertical freezer and dry storage food items. Dish machine added by 3 compartment sink. Discussed with Cindy in plan review who stated no plans have been received.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Green chemical spray bottle in dish machine area
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Floors walls and ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable in outdoor storage shed storing dry food items, a chest freezer and a vertical freezer.
Apr 30, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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/. Establishment has added an outdoor storage shed behind the building storing 1 chest freezer, 1 vertical freezer and dry storage food items. Dish machine added by 3 compartment sink
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.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout kitchen area
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Floors walls and ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable in outdoor storage shed storing dry food items, a chest freezer and a vertical freezer.
Mar 20, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb under mop sink with hose attached
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Brenda B. Nathaniel B.
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/. Establishment has added an outdoor storage shed behind the building storing 1 chest freezer, 1 vertical freezer and dry storage food items. Dish machine added by 3 compartment sink
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.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout kitchen area
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Floors walls and ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable in outdoor storage shed storing dry food items, a chest freezer and a vertical freezer.
Mar 7, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate2 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
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb under mop sink with hose attached
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
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Brenda B. Nathaniel B.
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/. Establishment has added an outdoor storage shed behind the building storing 1 chest freezer, 1 vertical freezer and dry storage food items. Dish machine added by 3 compartment sink
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. Emailed digital copy to operator
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout kitchen area
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Floors walls and ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable in outdoor storage shed storing dry food items, a chest freezer and a vertical freezer.
Feb 28, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate4 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 over sliced cooked beef in walk in cooler. Operator corrected shelves.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb under mop sink with hose attached
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
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Both soda gun nozzles in bar area soiled
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Brenda B. Nathaniel B.
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/. Establishment has added an outdoor storage shed behind the building storing 1 chest freezer, 1 vertical freezer and dry storage food items. Dish machine added by 3 compartment sink
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. Emailed digital copy to operator
Silverware stored upright with the food-contact surface up. In server area
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Sauerkraut next to hand wash sink in cook line area. Operator moved to walk in cooler.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout kitchen area
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Floors walls and ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable in outdoor storage shed storing dry food items, a chest freezer and a vertical freezer.
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.