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THE LOFT BAR & GRILL

10131 N CITRUS AVE · CRYSTAL RIVER · Citrus County · FL 34428

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 2, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3628099
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10924023
DBPR license1901069

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#3High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – 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. Observed Housemade Blue Cheese Dressing – Buttermilk (50F – Cold Holding); Housemade Ranch Dressing – Buttermilk (50F – Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler on cook line. A temperature was not taken today. Issued stop sale on items. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Shredded Cheese (46F – Cold Holding); Cut Tomatoes (46F – Cold Holding); Cooked Pasta (50F – Cold Holding); Sliced Provolone Cheese (49F – Cold Holding); Housemade Blue Cheese Dressing – Buttermilk (50F – Cold Holding); Housemade Ranch Dressing – Buttermilk (50F – Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler on cook line. Issued stop sale on items in cooler longer than 4 hours, other items iced down for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarningStop Sale
#5High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on dry storage shelf next to walk-in cooler and on top of ice machine. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 2

#1Basic16-03-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of dust on fan guards in both walk-in coolers and at ventilation fan in rear of kitchen. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 17, 2026 8:08 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.