PADDLETAIL WATERFRONT LODGE
614 NW US HWY 19, Crystal River FL 34428 · 3527953171
Last inspected Sep 17, 2025 · 5 visits since November 2023
3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022039175 | Jun 13, 2022 | Dec 9, 2022 | $160 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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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 a coffee shop to the front lobby area near the front desk including 3 reach in coolers, 1 vertical freezer, 1 compartment sink, microwave, toaster,coffee equipment and pastry display cases.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager Brittany
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 a coffee shop to the front lobby area near the front desk including 3 reach in coolers, 1 vertical freezer, 1 compartment sink, microwave, toaster,coffee equipment and pastry display cases.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in coffee bar area. Emailed sign to operator.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Apples on buffet not individually wrapped
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator unable to locate test strips for quaternary sanitizer.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee drink on shelf above prep table containing ready to eat fruit. Operator removed drink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -self service juice dispenser soiled behind nozzles
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.