PECK'S OLD PORT COVE
139 N OZELLO TRL, Crystal River FL 34429 · 352-795-2806
Last inspected Jan 28, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found At indoor bar- in dinning room- approximately 4 small flying insects landing on bar counter. At outside bar area - approximately 3 small flying insects landing on bar counter.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2020040793 | Jul 29, 2020 | Sep 15, 2020 | $400 |
| 3--2018012517 | Jan 30, 2018 | Jun 6, 2018 | $400 |
| 3--2016045632 | Aug 29, 2016 | Mar 14, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over ready-to-eat sauce in walk-in cooler. Operator moved and stored correctly.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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, 6 high priority.
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. At walk in cooler -Prime rib 81F at 5:15 (cooling since 3:00)- at current rate of cooling food will not reach to 70F within 2 hours - see stop sale.
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At dishwashing area- employee handling dirty dishes then proceeded to handle clean dishes without washing their hands- educated operator - employee washed hands.
Live, small flying insects found At indoor bar- in dinning room- approximately 4 small flying insects landing on bar counter. At outside bar area - approximately 3 small flying insects landing on bar counter.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler - raw ground beef stored over cooked crab - operator removed and stored properly.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. At walk in cooler -Prime rib 81F at 5:15 (cooling since 3:00)- at current rate of cooling food will not reach to 70F within 2 hours - see stop sale.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in bar area. Operator labeled soapy water.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee iced tea in reach in cooler. Operator removed.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored over ready to eat sauce in walk in cooler. Operator corrected shelves.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw fish on Walk-in-Cooler. Operator moved
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with printed advisory, operator hung during inspection
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in bar area. Operator removed
Food stored on floor. Multiple items on floor in kitchen, Walk-in-Cooler. Operator removed during inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in rear prep area. Operator removed
Food stored on floor. -deep fryer oil on floor in dry storage, operator removed
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -signs missing at hand sink in rear prep area and on cooks line. Operator hung signs
Single-service articles improperly stored. -to go boxes on floor in dry storage. Operator removed
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.