ST JOHNS TAVERN
572 N CITRUS AVE, Crysral River FL 34428 · 3522583275
Last inspected Feb 26, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
5 inspections within 25 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Sour Cream (52F - Cold Holding) in wait station reach-in cooler. Operator moved to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. Observed Fresh Mozzarella (52F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler at kitchen entrance. Employee iced products down.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Sour Cream (52F - Cold Holding) in wait station reach-in cooler. Operator moved to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. Observed Fresh Mozzarella (52F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler at kitchen entrance. Employee iced products down.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cook line near kitchen entrance/expo window.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Cheryl Albert Leslie Henry
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. In bar area
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
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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. 0ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cheese in walk in cooler. Eggs were placed on proper shelf.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Cheryl Albert Leslie Henry
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. In bar area
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened in Walk-in-Cooler not date marked. Operator date marked
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer in kitchen soiled
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on the interior door of the ice machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm reading. Operator corrected to 200ppm.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on top potato chip container. Operator removed
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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