RIVERFRONT SOCIAL
224 NW US HWY 19, Crystal River FL 34428
Last inspected May 4, 2026 · 8 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between C 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. 3 live flies in soda machine area 3 live flies in bar area 1 live fly in storage area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 4, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 17 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle containing "tylenol" stored on shelf beside canned vegetables and above bins of breading in dry storage area. Manager removed the medicine from the shelf during this inspection.
Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Large container of sliced tomatoes with date mark of 4/22 inside walk-in cooler.
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. Dish machine chlorine 0ppm. Manager called Ecolab arrived and repaired the machine during this inspection, then chlorine 50ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan containing raw pork stored on shelf above wrapped potatoes inside walk-in cooler. Manager moved the raw pork to a lower shelf during this inspection.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On ice at cookline: egg wash (54F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the liquid egg wash was placed on ice approximately one hour prior and added water to the ice to aid in cooling the wash to 41F.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at spigots on front and back of building.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open jug of milk missing date mark inside walk-in cooler. Manager stated the milk was opened on 5/1 and added the proper date mark during this inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine door soiled with brown substance.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at fountain machine blocked by dump bucket and trash can. Manager unblocked the sink during this inspection.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Manager provided quaternary test strips for chlorine dish machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-use cup without handle stored down inside corn meal in dry storage area. Manager removed the cup during this inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Several employee drinks on prep table in kitchen above tea bags. Manager removed all drinks from the table during this inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food stored above condiments inside reach-in cooler. Manager removed the personal food from the cooler during this inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Several employee jackets stored on top of canned food shelf in dry storage area. Manager removed the jackets from the area during this inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested plastic pans on clean dish rack in warewash area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around nozzles of fountain machine soiled with mold-like substance.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Remnants of old labels stuck to four pans on clean dish rack.
Feb 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over ready-to-eat sauce in drawer reach-in cooler under grill on cook line. Employee moved.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut Tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (47F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler off expo line. Items had been in cooler for less than 4 hours. Operator iced products down.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored on top of ice machine and on shelf above food storage and equipment on cook line. Employees corrected.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink off cook line blocked by trash can and table near fryer. Handwash sink blocked with trash can and bucket in wait station area off dining room. Operator corrected.
Jun 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk in freezer - raw salmon not commercially packaged store3 over bread and cooked beef- operator removed and stored properly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in Cooler- raw ground beef stored over pickled radishes- operator removed and stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler by expo station - Sprouts 48F- cold holding, cut tomatoes 49F- cold holding, coleslaw 49F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 45 minutes- operator moved to reach in cooler to quick chill.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400ppm)- operator corrected to 200 ppm.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal container in hand wash sink by soda station- overspread removed.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at kitchen - operator removed.
Dec 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Dish machine chlorine 0ppm. Manager primed machine, then 50ppm. Inspector instructed,amateur to have an employee resanitize all dishes that have been washed today.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee at cookline observed placing fully-cooked chicken on a plate with bare hands. Manager instructed employee to wash hands and put on gloves, then prepare a new plate.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1. One fly flying in kitchen near warewash area. 2. One small fly in bar area near floor drain.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Foaming hand soap refill stored directly beside box containing coffee grounds on lower shelf of table in front of kitchen. Employee removed chemicals from shelf during this inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Backflow prevention device missing from hose-end of splitter at mop sink. Employee removed splitter from mop sink during this inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deflector plate and interior wall inside ice machine near back door soiled with brown substance.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Covered waste receptacle missing from employee unisex restroom in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup stored at cookline beside cutting board. Employee removed drink cup from table during this inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets stored on top of boxes containing wine in closet near kitchen entrance. Manager removed jackets from area during this inspection.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Wall around vent on left-side of cookline soiled with grease.
Jun 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. 3 Walk in cooler/freezer doors in disrepair, produce walk in cooler has large gap in bottom right side of door
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler
Jun 3, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 21 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate13 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies in soda machine area 3 live flies in bar area 1 live fly in storage area
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel used to line bread crumbs in bowl on top of cook line
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings on floor in corner of dry storage area 3 rodent droppings on floor under sink in cook line area Operator cleaned up droppings and sanitized the area
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Vertical reach in cooler at front line, operator states temperatures were more than 4 hours ago: Street Corn (54F - Cold Holding); Heavy Cream (56F - Cold Holding); Milk (54F - Cold Holding) Coijita cheese 58F; whipped cream 55F; cream cheese 53F; egg mix 55F
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Vertical reach in cooler at front line, operator states temperatures were more than 4 hours ago: Street Corn (54F - Cold Holding); Heavy Cream (56F - Cold Holding); Milk (54F - Cold Holding) Coijita cheese 58F; whipped cream 55F; cream cheese 53F; egg mix 55F
Clam/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Operator had employee clean during inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in cook line area blocked by cart. Operator removed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Yellow cutting board in prep area. Operator discarded.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on prep table next to cutting board. Employee drink stored next to box of gloves on prep shelf.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack hung on rack in dry storage area Motorcycle helmet on top of aluminum foil box Jacket hung on clean equipment storage rack Operator had employees remove items
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee in cook line area with multiple bracelets
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food in cook line area
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic storage containers on dry dish rack
Equipment in poor repair. 3 Walk in cooler/freezer doors in disrepair, produce walk in cooler has large gap in bottom right side of door
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Plastic container with no handle used as coop in cornmeal
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop stored in 80F water in salad prep area. Operator had employee remove.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting unwashed potatoes. Discussed with employee who then washed potatoes.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed turnips over juice in produce cooler
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 100ppm in wait station sanitizer bucket. Operator made fresh bucket recheck 200ppm.
Feb 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floors in walk in coolers not maintained smooth and durable.
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.