SONIC # 6928
310 SE KINGS BAY DR, Crystal River FL 34429
Last inspected Feb 11, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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FEB 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Bagged trash next to dumpster in garbage area. Operator put into dumpster
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022035090 | May 23, 2022 | Aug 18, 2022 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored over bag of fries in reach-in freezer near cook line. Both items are not hermetically sealed. Operator moved and stored correctly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above grill and fryers soiled with an accumulation of grease and dust.
Aug 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Observed Ice Cream - Dairy (55F - Cold Holding) in holding cabinet of machine closest to the drive thru window. Product has been in machine for less than 4 hours from walk-in cooler. Discussed with operator and they discontinued use of machine. - Observed Shredded Cheddar Cheese (50F - Cold Holding) in cooler next to steam table on make line. Product had been in cooler for less than 4 hours. Employee placed bag of ice on top of product.
Multiple ceiling vents soiled with a mold-like substance.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle underneath three compartment sink and near steam table on make line.
Mar 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over pasteurized liquid egg in walk in cooler. Operator corrected shelves.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitize bucket stored in hand wash sink. Operator removed.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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. Allison B. Bryan C. Dayden F. Joseph J. Noah L. Owen M. Tierre M. Ashleigh P. Lily S. Heather S. Maryjane W.
Jan 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upper interior of ice machine near chute soiled with mold like growth
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling tile above ice machine soiled/damaged -air conditioning vents have dust build up throughout kitchen area
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Crossiants on plastic rack in walk in freezer not 6" off floor. Operator moved
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Bagged trash next to dumpster in garbage area. Operator put into dumpster
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on fan unit
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -mold like growth and debris build up behind handles of soft serve ice cream machine
Stored food not covered. -multiple items in cook line reach in freezer removed from original packaging, stored uncovered. Operator covered
Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Wooden pallets and metal rack in garbage enclosure
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes stored above Ready to eat American cheese in walk in cooler. Operator moved
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -metal rack in walk in cooler with bread and thawing items rusted
Oct 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the upper interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on rear prep table, operator removed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk in freezer floor soiled -floor/wall under fronts d rear three compartment sinks soiled
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Operator closed
Multiple cases of Food stored on floor in walk in freezer.
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.