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PADDLETAIL WATERFRONT LODGE

614 NW US HWY 19, Crystal River FL 34428 · 3527953171

Last inspected Sep 17, 2025 · 5 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats74
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA1901276
Grade history
NOV 23
AUG 24
SEP 25
▼ IMPROVING

3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2022039175Jun 13, 2022Dec 9, 2022$160

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Oct 21, 2024 · Due to flooding in the establishment from Hurricane Helene, the operator is unsure if the coffee shop will be reopened . Discussed submitting plans before reopening. Time Extended
Aug 21, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager Brittany
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Warning
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.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in coffee bar area. Emailed sign to operator.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Jan 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 8, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Apples on buffet not individually wrapped
High priority/08B-02-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
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.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
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.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -self service juice dispenser soiled behind nozzles
Basic/23-03-4/Warning

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.