MARIANA'S OF CRYSTAL RIVER
744 SE US HWY 19, Crystal River FL 34429 · 352-228-4324
Last inspected Jun 1, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
JUL 24
JUN 25
SEP 25
APR 26
JUN 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 44 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 live flies in kitchen area near hand wash sink
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jun 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Steel wool stored in hand wash sink in cook line area. Operator removed. Priority: Intermediate
Apr 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No handwash sink for employees. Handwash sink next to outside enclosed ice machine disconnected. Handwash sink required per approved plans. Operator will re-installed.
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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Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -Bar Area; 2 door sliding reach in cooler. -2 door reach in cooler at cooks line.
Jun 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Bar soda gun nozzle and holster, operator began cleaning and sanitizing.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -Bar Area; 2 door sliding reach in cooler. -2 door reach in cooler at cooks line.
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. -Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm), Reviewed proper quaternary sanitizer bucket solution set up with operator. Operator remade solution Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm)
Sep 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 22, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Bottle of Bloody Mary mix stored in drink ice in bar area
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 live flies in kitchen area near hand wash sink
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Bottle of Bloody Mary mix stored in drink ice in bar area
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced turkey (51F - Cold Holding) operator states turkey was held on counter for a short period of time. Operator moved item to reach in cooler to cool.
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/ Ron D.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink near dish machine. Employee cleared sink area.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict with poached egg
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Vertical reach in cooler in cook line area Reach in cooler in front of dish machine Operator had employee clean during inspection
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken above celery. Operator moved.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in three compartment sink. Discussed proper hand washing and sink usage with operator
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -slicer soiled
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep cooler with clean silverware. Operator removed
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups stacked near soda fountain not properly air dried
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fan in kitchen near door soiled -electrical lines/boxes on cooks line soiled
Stored food not covered. Iced tea urn with brewed tea not covered. Operator covered
Wall/ceiling tiles in kitchen soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall under three compartment sink soiled
Sep 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee changed gloves without hand wash after initiating different task, from cooking to plating Ready to eat food. Discussed proper hand washing and glove use with operator/employee.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink near ice machine blocked by panel, operator removed panel
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk in freezer floor soiled
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple damaged tiles in kitchen, rear door area
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Rear shed housing fryer oil floors/walls/ceilings not smooth and easily cleanable, made of wood, metal. Operator removed fryer oil from shed.
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on floor in rear shed. Operator removed
In kitchen multiple Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At server hand wash sink adjacent to cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fan above soda fountain soiled -fan near kitchen door soiled -soda gun holster soiled on eastern side of bar
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Western wall in kitchen near dish machine soiled -wall behind three compartment sink soiled -wall/floor behind soda fountain in kitchen
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.