PHO 84
374 N SUNCOAST BLVD, Crystal River FL 34429 · 352-794-3801
Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · 18 visits since August 2023
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach at cove molding under microwave rack in kitchen
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Disciplinary actions
5 cases · $1,900
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025042934 | Apr 28, 2025 | Jul 14, 2025 | $300 |
| 3--2024048012 | Aug 12, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $400 |
| 3--2023068963 | Nov 15, 2023 | Mar 13, 2024 | $400 |
| 3--2023063630 | Sep 12, 2023 | Mar 4, 2024 | $400 |
| 3--2023056817 | Aug 22, 2023 | Dec 14, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
18 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags stored next to single service items on storage shelf. Operator removed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk containers of dry storage items without labels off cook line area.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over ready-to-eat cream cheese filling in reach-in cooler. Operator moved and stored correctly.
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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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Observed Shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); Cut Cabbage (50F - Cold Holding); Cooked Noodles (50F - Cold Holding); Pork (50F - Cold Holding); Bean Sprouts (52F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler to the right of the kitchen entrance with items in cooler for more than 4 hours. Issued stop sale. - Observed Dairy (66F - Cold Holding) in mini fridge reach-in cooler in wait station area. Cooler had block of ice built up in the back of the shelves. Item had been in cooler for more than 4 hours. Issued stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Observed Shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); Cut Cabbage (50F - Cold Holding); Cooked Noodles (50F - Cold Holding); Pork (50F - Cold Holding); Bean Sprouts (52F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler to the right of the kitchen entrance with items in cooler for more than 4 hours. Issued stop sale. - Observed Dairy (66F - Cold Holding) in mini fridge reach-in cooler in wait station area. Cooler had block of ice built up in the back of the shelves. Item had been in cooler for more than 4 hours. Issued stop sale.
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen to the left of the three compartment sink. Employee placed soap.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at handwash sink in kitchen to the left of the three compartment sink. Employee placed paper towels.
Equipment in poor repair. Mini fridge in front wait station area with ice building up in back of cooler. Discussed with operator.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at tables. Discussed with operator.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Tapioca Pearls (98F - Hot Holding) at front counter. Operator stated items had been at counter for less than 4 hours. Operator turned on warmer to reheat.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator went to store and purchased approved sanitizer.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at handwash sink to the left of the three compartment sink. Operator has role of paper towels placed near handwash sink.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap at handwash sink to the left of the three compartment sink. No soap provided at handwash sink at front counter area. Operator placed soap.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at tables for customers.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you bags used to store food in reach in freezer
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw pork in reach in freezer
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 1 prep cook
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Plastic grooved water bottles reused
Silverware stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Silverware on tables
Ordered shut on the spot. 13 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wiped hands on pants then touched clean equipment without hand wash. Discussed with manager.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you bags used to store food in reach in freezer
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw pork in reach in freezer
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches under hand wash sink in front counter area 3 live roaches in interior wiring area of reach in cooler in cook line area 1 live roach in 3 compartment sink area
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked with strainer. Operator removed.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in 3 compartment sink area
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 1 prep cook
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches 2 dead roaches under hand wash sink at front counter 6 dead roaches on the floor in kitchen area 2 dead roaches under trash can in restroom
Food stored on floor. Water bottles in front counter area
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Plastic grooved water bottles reused
Silverware stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Silverware on tables
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef in prep sink with no running water. Operator turned on cool running water.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Operator requests licensing inspection. Unable to license due to gap at exterior door and presence of dead vermin. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Roach excrement on wheels of Reach-in-Cooler in storage area
Dead roaches on premises. 46 dead Roaches near kitchen hand sink and under Reach-in-Cooler
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Gap at bottom of exterior kitchen door
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen area or server station
Cooks line, server station Reach-in cooler interior/shelves/gaskets have accumulation of soil residues.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink has been removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -server area sink soiled with mold like substance
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete floor throughout establishment
Ordered shut on the spot. 15 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Employee washed hands with no soap. -employee washed hands in kitchen sink with no soap available. Discussed with operator need for proper hand washing supplies
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -raw chicken and beef stored above onions in storage area reach in cooler. Operator moved
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live in sticky strap in dry storage area 1 live under white reach in freezers 14 live near white chest freezer adjacent to back kitchen door 2 live in corner near double door reach in cooler adjacent to back kitchen door 12 live under double door stainless reach in cooler and freezer in kitchen 2 live under/in wheels of sandwich prep cooler in kitchen near entrance door 3 live in base board cracks in server area 3 live under/in wheels of cooks line cooler
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Sharpening stone stored on hand wash sink in kitchen area -hand wash sink in server area used as dump sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen area or server station
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen area
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in front server area with yellowish colored liquid unlabeled. Operator labeled
Cooks line, server station Reach-in cooler interior/shelves/gaskets have accumulation of soil residues.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead in sticky trap in dry storage area 6 dead near white chest freezer adjacent to back kitchen door 8 dead under double door reach in cooler and freezer in kitchen 2 dead under sandwich prep cooler in kitchen near entrance door
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -no hair restraint used by employees engaged in food preparation in establishment
Floor area under ice machine covered with standing water.
Insect control device installed over food storage area. -insect light on shelf with clean pans above hand wash sink in kitchen
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink has been removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -server area sink soiled with mold like substance
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete floor throughout establishment
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom door not self closing
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear exterior door in kitchen has large gap beneath it where the threshold is missing
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In kitchen and dining area
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach at cove molding under microwave rack in kitchen
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5 on top of food items in dry storage racks 26 under dry storage racks 12 under double door reach in cooler near dry storage racks 34 under stainless steel reach in cooler and freezer 8 behind cooks line equipment 1 on floor in server station
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in front server area being used to wash glasses. Discussed sink usage with operator
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom door not self closing
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead in server station
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear exterior door in kitchen has large gap beneath it where the threshold is missing
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In kitchen and dining area
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 12 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach at cove molding under microwave rack in kitchen
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5 on top of food items in dry storage racks 26 under dry storage racks 12 under double door reach in cooler near dry storage racks 34 under stainless steel reach in cooler and freezer 8 behind cooks line equipment 1 on floor in server station
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bus tub in hand wash sink near three compartment sink. Operator removed
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in front server area being used to wash glasses. Discussed sink usage with operator
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand wash sink
No soap provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand wash sink
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom door not self closing
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead in server station
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear exterior door in kitchen has large gap beneath it where the threshold is missing
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of white single door reach in freezer soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In storage area double door reach in cooler and freezer interiors soiled
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In kitchen and dining area
Ordered shut on the spot. 18 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In storage area double door reach in cooler raw chicken stored above produce and wonton wrappers. Operator moved
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach at cove molding under microwave rack in kitchen
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Roach egg sack dropping under microwave rack
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5 on top of food items in dry storage racks 26 under dry storage racks 12 under double door reach in cooler near dry storage racks 34 under stainless steel reach in cooler and freezer 8 behind cooks line equipment 1 on floor in server station
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in three compartment sink. Discussed proper hand washing and hand wash sink usage with operator
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bus tub in hand wash sink near three compartment sink. Operator removed
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in front server area being used to wash glasses. Discussed sink usage with operator
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand wash sink
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provides operator with DBPR HR Forms 5030-103 employees signed during inspection
No soap provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand wash sink
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom door not self closing
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead in server station
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep table with slicer. Operator removed
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cooks line preparing food without hair restraint
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear exterior door in kitchen has large gap beneath it where the threshold is missing
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of white single door reach in freezer soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In storage area double door reach in cooler and freezer interiors soiled
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In kitchen and dining area
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear kitchen door has large gap along bottom
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Cook line roll top sandwich unit interior and gaskets soiled -double door reach in adjacent to cook line interior and gaskets soiled.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In kitchen and dining area. Cracked floor in dining area
Ordered shut on the spot. 10 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly in kitchen 1 fly at front service counter
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 7 behind white chest freezer and speed rack sling wall near back door in kitchen 4 under double door reach in cooler near rear door 2 in front of double door reach in freezer 5 under double door reach in freezer 1 on floor in between prep table and sandwich unit 3 under sandwich unit 6 in corner of kitchen near prep table with microwave and dry storage rack 3 under dry storage rack 26 under double door reach in cooler next to dry storage rack 8 on top of dry food on dry storage rack, flour bins, sauce bottles 7 behind white single door freezers in kitchen at entryway 8 behind cook line equipment 3 on shelf under large burner near wok station
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Knife sharpening stone, towels and other items in kitchen hand sink. Operator removed items.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear kitchen door has large gap along bottom
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper on top dry storage shelf in kitchen near hand sink.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Opening around concrete block on rear exterior wall that has been cut to allow portable air conditioner to vent
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Cook line roll top sandwich unit interior and gaskets soiled -double door reach in adjacent to cook line interior and gaskets soiled.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic cutlery and wonton spoons not inverted or stored to prevent contamination
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In kitchen and dining area. Cracked floor in dining area
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.