CRACKERS BAR & GRILL
502 NW 6 ST · CRYSTAL RIVER · Citrus County · FL 344283830
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-41-4High Priority – 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 set up 3 compartment sink to manually sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cheese sauce prepped 11/20. See stop sale.
01B-24-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cheese sauce
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 8 rodent activity droppings on floor under prep sink in kitchen area 10 rodent droppings on floor behind convection oven area in kitchen 2 rodent droppings on floor under breading station table 3 rodent droppings on floor under dish machine
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut lettuce (54F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese mix (54F – Cold Holding); butter (53F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (53F – Cold Holding) operator states items were below 41F less than 4 hours ago. Operator moved items to cooler to rapidly chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cup and ice in hand wash sink in bar area
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:55 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.