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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

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats160
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1900569
Grade history
APR 24
JAN 25
JUN 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
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.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

3 cases · $1,000

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2020040793Jul 29, 2020Sep 15, 2020$400
3--2018012517Jan 30, 2018Jun 6, 2018$400
3--2016045632Aug 29, 2016Mar 14, 2017$200

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
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.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Aug 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

6 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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.
High priority/03D-01-5/Warning
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)
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
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.
High priority/12A-13-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
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.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Jan 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in bar area. Operator labeled soapy water.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored over ready to eat sauce in walk in cooler. Operator corrected shelves.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
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
Intermediate/02A-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in bar area. Operator removed
Basic/12B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Multiple items on floor in kitchen, Walk-in-Cooler. Operator removed during inspection
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nov 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. -deep fryer oil on floor in dry storage, operator removed
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. -to go boxes on floor in dry storage. Operator removed
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site

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.