WATERFRONT SOCIAL
1610 SE PARADISE CIR, Crystal River FL 34429 · 352-257-9562
Last inspected May 4, 2026 · 12 visits since September 2023
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≈ ERRATIC
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 in dish machine area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
8 cases · $2,800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2026035303 | May 4, 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 | $200 |
| 3--2021035132 | Apr 7, 2021 | Sep 22, 2021 | $800 |
| 3--2020040739 | Aug 19, 2020 | Oct 2, 2020 | — |
| 3--2019050703 | Aug 12, 2019 | Nov 12, 2019 | — |
| 3--2019039772 | Jul 24, 2019 | Aug 29, 2019 | $800 |
| 3--2018062086 | Nov 6, 2018 | Jan 11, 2019 | $200 |
| 3--2015020207 | Apr 3, 2015 | Jun 11, 2015 | — |
| 3--2015013337 | Mar 17, 2015 | Apr 10, 2015 | $800 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
May 4, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
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. One container of buffalo sauce made with real butter with date mark of 4/21 inside reach-in cooler at front of kitchen.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee at cookline handled raw shrimp with gloved hands, changed gloves without washing hands, then proceeded to handle a pan containing cooked fries. Manager had the employee wash hands before continuing to work at cookline.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan containing raw alligator meat stored on shelf above pan containing cooked chicken inside walk-in cooler. Manager moved the raw alligator meat away from the cooked chicken during this inspection.
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. Time mark missing from rice indicated as being held using Time as a Public Health Control in front prep area. Manager stated the rice was made at 10:45 and added the proper time marks during this inspection.
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at two spigots at mop sink behind building.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Proof of food handler training unavailable for one employee hired on 2/24/2026.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two co2 tanks not secured in bar area.
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. Several packages of raw tuna thawing on inside the reduced oxygen package on shelf inside walk-in cooler. The tuna is still frozen. Manager had an employee remove the tuna from the packages to continue to thaw.
Food stored on floor. Pans containing frozen chicken stored directly on floor below shelving inside walk-in cooler. Manager had an employee place the pans on a shelf during this inspection.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from oven door handle at cookline. Manager removed the tongs from the handle during this inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign at handwash sink beside dish machine. Manager printed and posted a sign during this inspection.
Dec 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface: The reach-in cooler across from the cook line had soiled standing water inside.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. The ceiling in the dry storage room closet.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. The floor all around the kitchen is not smooth and durable.
Dec 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Poultry (56F - Cold Holding); Fish (56F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (58F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); Fish (50F - Cold Holding); grouper bits (50F - Cold Holding); pork wings (58F - Cold Holding); egg wash (52F - Cold Holding); homemade ranch (46F - Cold Holding); homemade ranch (50F - Cold Holding); homemade ranch (48F - Cold Holding); homemade ranch (49F - Cold Holding); handmade ranch (49F - Cold Holding); homemade ranch (49F - Cold Holding); homemade ranch (43F - Cold Holding); homemade ranch (48F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface: The reach-in cooler across from the cook line had soiled standing water inside.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. The ceiling in the dry storage room closet.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. The operator posted.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. The brown cutting board on the cook line is grooved.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several containers wet nesting in the storage rack area. The operator moved the containers to the dishwasher area.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. The floor all around the kitchen is not smooth and durable.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The operator moved the tongs off the door handle.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. The reach in cooler across from the cook line had two employees drinks inside. The operator moved the drinks.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables stored over the sauces in the walk in cooler.
Apr 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over cooked shrimp in walk in cooler. Operator corrected shelves.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout kitchen
Aug 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 9, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 30 flies in and around bag of onions in dry storage.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 6 rodent droppings in room off dry storage with air handler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. egg wash (70F - Cold Holding) operator states egg wash was prepared at 10:40am. Operator moved egg wash to freezer to rapidly chill.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation dripping from air conditioner duct in dry storage room. Water is dripping onto the floor in the middle of the room.
Aug 8, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 30 flies in and around bag of onions in dry storage.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Shaved corned beef prepped 8/1 Pork wings prepped 7/31 Clam chowder prepped 8/1
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Shaved corned beef prepped 8/1 Pork wings prepped 7/31 Clam chowder prepped 8/1
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 6 rodent droppings in room off dry storage with air handler
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Bag of onions with flies inside bag
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. egg wash (70F - Cold Holding) operator states egg wash was prepared at 10:40am. Operator moved egg wash to freezer to rapidly chill.
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 wash sink in cook line area blocked with table. Operator removed.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation dripping from air conditioner duct in dry storage room. Water is dripping onto the floor in the middle of the room.
Objectionable odors in room off dry storage with air handler. Strong urine odor in air handler room off dry storage
Wall soiled with accumulated grease behind flat top grill in cook line area.
May 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 10, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment is vacuum sealing raw meat. Establishment is utilizing sous vide and holding for more than 48 hours once cooled.
Mar 29, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 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 has called ecolab to service machine
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in dish machine area
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. pooled eggs (59F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pooled eggs (59F - Cold Holding) in cook line area. See stop sale.
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. All employees
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment is vacuum sealing raw meat. Establishment is utilizing sous vide and holding for more than 48 hours once cooled.
Sep 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Equipment in poor repair. Freezer gasket on cook line torn
Plumbing system in disrepair. Soda guns in bar cannot be used in till Coca Cola replaces them, per manager on duty
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area.
Sep 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In dish machine room, operator put towels in dispenser
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. Emailed employee health agreement form to manager on duty (5030-103).
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Exterior of walk in cooler, rusted at bottom on outside.
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. Ahi tuna and grouper, still in package, not cut open, label states it must be removed from package before thawing. Operator cut packed open
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine not working, damaged during Hurricane Idalia. Please do not use until repaired and use 3 compartment sink properly.
Equipment in poor repair. Freezer gasket on cook line torn
Plumbing system in disrepair. Soda guns in bar cannot be used in till Coca Cola replaces them, per manager on duty
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. In prep room over coffee packets, operator moved to other shelf
Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Plastic containers
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area.
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.