TANGERINE TREE
938 N SUNCOAST BLVD · CRYSTAL RIVER · Citrus County · FL 34429
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. In direct contact with bacon and leafy greens in reach in cooler **Warning**
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. Blue cheese Cooked pork Sliced ham **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (72F – Cold Holding) held at room temperature on top of reach in cooler. See stop sale. **Warning**
Intermediate 9
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided written procedure, operator posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03G-43-3Intermediate – Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that requires a Process Waiver and the establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver and HACCP plan from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. More information can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/special-process/. See stop sale. Cooked pork, cooked ham vacuum sealed on Monday **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash cans in front of hand sink at front counter and food prep area, trash cans removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-02-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Russ **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test kit expired 12/2025 **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – No hot water provided in the entire establishment. Hand wash sink in kitchen 78F Hand wash sink restroom 79F Hand wash sink front counter 79F 3 compartment sink 79F **Warning**
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. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof for any employees. Operator signed form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-04-5Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. See stop sale. Cooked pork Sliced ham Blue cheese **Warning**
Basic 4
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food stored in reach in cooler at front counter with drinks that are sold to the public **Warning**
21-10-4Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. **Warning**
14-55-4Basic – Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 24, 2026 3:42 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.