Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

ROCCOS CAFE

6612 W GULF TO LAKE HWY · CRYSTAL RIVER · Citrus County · FL 34429

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 11, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3697127
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13688560
DBPR license1901262

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority6 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical22 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#11High Priority14-15-4

High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Lowe's bucket used for ice and sauce.

#12High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs on top of bag of cheese in walk in cooler. Moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#13High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In steam table behind grill: broth (74-75F – Hot Holding). In pass thru window: cheese (54F – Cold Holding).

Stop Sale
#14High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In pass thru window: cheese (54F – Cold Holding). **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#15High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam table behind grill: broth (74-75F – Hot Holding). **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#16High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stainless steel cleaner on shelf over make table. Moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 6

#17Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris. Interior of oven soiled with food debris.

#18Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Grate in sink at front server station. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#19Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing soap, towels and sign at sink in sushi bar.

#20Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – 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. Missing for two employees currently working, employed over 60 days **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#21Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna made three days ago. Pasta cooked two days ago. Dates were added. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#22Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water off in restroom. Hot water 76F in sushi bar.

Basic 10

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Parmesan and salt have cup inside. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-51-4

Basic – Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Ceiling tiles peeling in kitchen. Several broken tiles and unleveled tiles in pizza area.

#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. One on make table. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under equipment in pizza station soiled with food debris.

#5Basic14-13-4

Basic – Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Cutting board with deep grooves in kitchen and pizza station. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#6Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. One pair on oven. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in salt. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.

#9Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. White trays on front counter not inverted.

#10Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler: unwashed cucumbers and celery on shelf over cheese.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:30 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.