ROCCOS CAFE
6612 W GULF TO LAKE HWY · CRYSTAL RIVER · Citrus County · FL 34429
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Lowe's bucket used for ice and sauce.
08A-05-6High 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**
01B-02-5High 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).
03A-02-5High 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**
03B-01-6High 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**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stainless steel cleaner on shelf over make table. Moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 6
22-02-4Intermediate – 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.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Grate in sink at front server station. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing soap, towels and sign at sink in sushi bar.
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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**
02C-02-5Intermediate – 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**
27-16-4Intermediate – 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
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Parmesan and salt have cup inside. **Repeat Violation**
36-51-4Basic – Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Ceiling tiles peeling in kitchen. Several broken tiles and unleveled tiles in pizza area.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. One on make table. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under equipment in pizza station soiled with food debris.
14-13-4Basic – Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Cutting board with deep grooves in kitchen and pizza station. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. One pair on oven. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5Basic – 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**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. White trays on front counter not inverted.
08B-17-4Basic – 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
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.