PLANTATION RESORT ON CRYSTAL RIVER
9301 FORT ISLAND TRL, Crystal River FL 34429 · 352-795-4211
Last inspected Nov 14, 2025 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies on top of liquor bottles in tiki bar area. Operator covered bottles with lids. 6 live flies in beer tap area at front bar 1 live fly in kitchen near restrooms
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
5 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022025139 | Apr 1, 2022 | Jun 20, 2022 | $400 |
| 3--2020032660 | Jun 26, 2020 | Sep 15, 2020 | — |
| 3--2019042773 | Aug 2, 2019 | Oct 2, 2019 | — |
| 3--2018054049 | Sep 20, 2018 | Nov 7, 2018 | $400 |
| 3--2018055273 | Oct 8, 2018 | Nov 7, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Nov 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 21, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies on top of liquor bottles in tiki bar area. Operator covered bottles with lids. 6 live flies in beer tap area at front bar 1 live fly in kitchen near restrooms
Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served. 3 tags
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/. 3 door vertical reach in freezer added to exterior area at rear exit of the kitchen. Outside tiki bar kitchen removed with liquor storage, two reach in coolers, ice bin and liquor speed rack in front of open window that cannot be sealed when closed. Soda box storage added to outside tiki. Service window in tiki bar area unable to be closed when not in operation
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Multiple employees certificates are photo copies
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 75 F hand sink next to prep table
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Area with hand wash sink in tiki bar area Acoustic ceiling tiles throughout server area Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Chipping paint in dry storage room
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Throughout kitchen area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on multiple reach in coolers in front bar area
Objectionable odors Strong mildew odor in front entrance of dining room and kitchen
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Both inside walk in coolers
Walls and Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling and wall peeling throughout kitchen area and in walk in cooler in dish machine area Hole in ceiling in tiki bar Ceiling vent soiled with mold like substance in tiki bar Walls in disrepair in both restrooms in kitchen area Walls soiled with mold like substance in both restrooms in kitchen area
Aug 20, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies on top of liquor bottles in tiki bar area. Operator covered bottles with lids. 6 live flies in beer tap area at front bar 1 live fly in kitchen near restrooms
Wastewater backing up through floor drains. Water backing up in pipe next to mop sink in outdoor walk in freezer corridor
Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served. 3 tags
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/. 3 door vertical reach in freezer added to exterior area at rear exit of the kitchen. Outside tiki bar kitchen removed with liquor storage, two reach in coolers, ice bin and liquor speed rack in front of open window that cannot be sealed when closed. Soda box storage added to outside tiki. Service window in tiki bar area unable to be closed when not in operation
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Multiple employees certificates are photo copies
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 75 F hand sink next to prep table
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Area with hand wash sink in tiki bar area Acoustic ceiling tiles throughout server area Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Chipping paint in dry storage room
Food stored outside. 3 door vertical reach in freezer added to exterior area at rear exit of the kitchen
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Throughout kitchen area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on multiple reach in coolers in front bar area
Objectionable odors Strong mildew odor in front entrance of dining room and kitchen
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Beer cooler in front bar area
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Both inside walk in coolers
Walls and Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling and wall peeling throughout kitchen area and in walk in cooler in dish machine area Hole in ceiling in tiki bar Ceiling vent soiled with mold like substance in tiki bar Walls in disrepair in both restrooms in kitchen area Walls soiled with mold like substance in both restrooms in kitchen area
Aug 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 32 violations recorded, 9 high priority.
9 High priority8 Intermediate15 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies on top of liquor bottles in tiki bar area. Operator covered bottles with lids. 6 live flies in beer tap area at front bar 1 live fly in kitchen near restrooms
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Salmon
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish in ziploc bag over tater tot's Operator removed fish
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked Potatoes dated 8/8 Cooked fettuccine 8/9 Cooked penne dated 8/12 Feta cheese dated 7/20
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked potatoes dated 8/8 Cooked fettuccine dated 8/9 Cooked penne dated 8/12 Creole cream sauce dated 8/7 Seafood chowder dated 8/9 Feta cheese dated 7/20
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Red fish thawed in packaging.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooks line counter- Cooked sausage 65F see stop sale Cut melon 65F- see stop sale Four drawer cooler- Cod 45/46F moved to freezer, operator voluntarily discarded before recheck Two door cooler - Portioned Sour cream 46F ( dated 8/16) placed in walk in cooler recheck 38F No temperature monitoring was done today.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
Wastewater backing up through floor drains. Water backing up in pipe next to mop sink in outdoor walk in freezer corridor
Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served. 3 tags
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed digital copy to operator
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle in bar area
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in ice machine area. Operator cleaned out sink
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine and lactic acid
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/. 3 door vertical reach in freezer added to exterior area at rear exit of the kitchen. Outside tiki bar kitchen removed with liquor storage, two reach in coolers, ice bin and liquor speed rack in front of open window that cannot be sealed when closed. Soda box storage added to outside tiki. Service window in tiki bar area unable to be closed when not in operation
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Multiple employees certificates are photo copies
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 75 F hand sink next to prep table
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Area with hand wash sink in tiki bar area Acoustic ceiling tiles throughout server area Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Chipping paint in dry storage room
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Red fish in packaging that states it must be removed from package before thawing
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired license displayed
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep table in cook line area Operator removed drinks
Food stored on floor. Case of beef on floor in walk in freezer Bag of water softener salt near exit of kitchen by tiki bar Operator moved to shelf
Food stored outside. 3 door vertical reach in freezer added to exterior area at rear exit of the kitchen
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in 45F water in cook line area
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Throughout kitchen area
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom at tiki bar operated posted sign No paper towels in hand wash sink in tiki bar area and server area at entrance of the kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on multiple reach in coolers in front bar area
Objectionable odors Strong mildew odor in front entrance of dining room and kitchen
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Beer cooler in front bar area
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Both inside walk in coolers
Walls and Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling and wall peeling throughout kitchen area and in walk in cooler in dish machine area Hole in ceiling in tiki bar Ceiling vent soiled with mold like substance in tiki bar Walls in disrepair in both restrooms in kitchen area Walls soiled with mold like substance in both restrooms in kitchen area
Mar 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Items in dry storage on floor
Water leaking from pipe under dish machine spray sink
Mar 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Operator states meat sauce was placed in Walk-in-Cooler to cool over night, temperature at 51F in center Beef, chicken and cheese in front cooks line drawer cooler unit. Ambient temperature 55F, operator states items were in cooler over night. All items over 50F Temperatures not checked this morning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator states meat sauce was placed in Walk-in-Cooler to cool over night, temperature at 51F in center Beef, chicken and cheese in front cooks line drawer cooler unit. Ambient temperature 55F, operator states items were in cooler over night. All items over 50F Temperatures not checked this morning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in tiki bar blocked by sanitizer bucket. Operator removed
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar hand sink used as dump sink, strainer located inside hand sink. Operator removed
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like growth in ice machine bin interior near guard
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink in front server area near coffee station. Operator removed
Food stored on floor. Items in dry storage on floor
Water leaking from pipe under dish machine spray sink
Oct 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate15 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Metal guard in upper palm room ice machine
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. At wall in upper palm room kitchen behind utility sink
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red cutting board in tiki bar heavily grooved
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor/wall soiled near dish machine
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at service area entrance in upper palm room
Food stored in a prohibited area. Fryer oil stored in outside dry storage room, operator moved to inside dry storage.
Food stored on floor. -flour and brownie mix in dry storage room on floor
Hole in or other damage to wall above three compartment sink
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Operator removed
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -At tiki bar hand sink -in men's and women's rooms in kitchen Operator hung signs during inspection
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fan guards in beer cooler and produce cooler soiled -behind nozzles of soda fountain in server area
Reach-in cooler behind bar interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -2oz portion cups and 16oz plastic cups stored on floor of dry storage
Stored food not covered. Whole cheesecake uncovered in walk in cooler
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Portable fire extinguisher under prep table at kitchen entrance gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
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.