Inspection Report

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BACKWATER FINS

13982 W OZELLO TRL · CRYSTAL RIVER · Citrus County · FL 34429

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 15, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3679467
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13568417
DBPR license1901322

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On top of refrigerated make-table at cookline: butter packets (71F – Cold Holding). Manager stated the butter packets have been held at room temperature for almost three hours, then placed them in a freezer with ice to rapidly cool them to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#7High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at spigot on fence beside restaurant entrance.

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach-in cooler on right-side in salad room soiled with food debris.

#9Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic pan stored inside handwash sink beside dish machine. Inspector removed the pan from the sink before washing hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 5

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1. One dead roach in floor at salad room entrance. 2. One dead roach on floor beside water heater. 3. One dead roach on floor in liquor storage closet. Manager swept all areas during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1. Employee phone stored on prep area above reach-in cooler at cookline. 2. Employee's backpack stored on top of soda syrup in salad room. Manager moved both items during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic33-15-4

Basic – Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. One trash can in outdoor seating area without lid.

#4Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall beside ice machine.

#5Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside bottom of reach-in cooler in salad room.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 11:31 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.