VINTAGE ON 5TH
114 NE 5 ST, Crystal River FL 34429 · 352.794.0004
Last inspected Jul 1, 2026 · 9 visits since September 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. 5 live flies in room with 3 compartment sink 2 live flies in cook line area 1 live fly in pooled eggs. See stop sale.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024042325 | May 23, 2024 | Aug 20, 2024 | $400 |
| 3--2020001125 | Nov 13, 2019 | May 18, 2020 | — |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 1, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One expired ServSafe manager's certificate expired on 05/24/2026.
Jun 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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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. Pan containing sauce with cooked vegetables with date mark of 5/30 on shelf inside walk-in cooler.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Three packages of raw tuna thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging. The tuna is completely thawed. The package does have a label indicating the tuna must be removed from packaging prior to thawing.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside walk-in cooler: crab ettoufe (47F - Cold Holding); half and half (49F - Cold Holding); chicken (49F - Cold Holding). The chef stated all of the listed items have been held continuously inside the walk-in cooler since the previous day.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside walk-in cooler: crab ettoufe (47F - Cold Holding); half and half (49F - Cold Holding); chicken (49F - Cold Holding). The chef stated all of the listed items have been held continuously inside the walk-in cooler since the previous day. Stop sales issued.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. "Raid" bug poison and several cans of spray paint stored on shelf in cabinet above boxes of soda syrup and above cooking oil. The chef removed the chemicals from the area during this inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. 1. Backflow prevention device missing at green hose connection on side of building beside air conditioner. 2. Backflow prevention device missing at hose connection on side of building near back door of kitchen. The chef added a backflow prevention device during this inspection.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One expired ServSafe manager's certificate expired on 05/24/2026.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked mushroom sauce missing date on shelf inside outdoor reach-in cooler. Chef stated it was made on Saturday and added the proper date mark during this inspection.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk-in cooler ambient air temperature 47F. Several stop sales issued inside unit. Management is utilizing ice to maintain temperatures on the majority of temperature controlled foods inside the walk-in cooler.
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. Three packages of raw tuna thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging. The tuna is completely thawed. The package does have a label indicating the tuna must be removed from packaging prior to thawing. Stop sales issued.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested clear plastic pans on shelf in warewash area.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several cracked and/or chipped containers and lids in-use at cookline.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient air thermometer inside walk-in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on table in warewash area. An employee removed it from the area during this inspection.
Feb 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in rear prep room. Operator had cleaned and sanitized.
Jun 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. 1. Backflow prevention device missing at red hose connection near back door. 2. Backflow prevention device missing from hose connection on side of building by AC unit.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deflector plate inside ice machine soiled with black substance.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Interior of cabinets in storage area soiled with food debris.
May 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 23, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Operator purchased approved chlorine sanitizer during inspection to set up 3 compartment sink.
Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator purchased apple over chlorine sanitizer during inspection. Dish machine not sanitizing properly
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 approximate flies in mop sink area 1 live fly in dry storage room 1 live fly in dish machine area
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. Cutting board on reach in cooler in cook line area
Sep 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 26, 2023Warning 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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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 live flies in room with 3 compartment sink 2 live flies in cook line area 1 live fly in pooled eggs. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Pooled eggs with live fly in them at cook line
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. bacon wrapped scallops (51F - Cold Holding) see stop sale cooked vegetables (46F - Cold Holding) operator moved item to reach in freezer
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Pooled eggs. See stop sale. Milk for batter. Operator time marked.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on make line cooler
Reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Black mini 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.