Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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BACKWATER FINS

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 21, 2019
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2940870
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7073283
DBPR license1901322

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedAugust 21, 2019 12:24 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedAugust 21, 2019 5:00 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & rodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 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 3

#6High Priority35A-02-5

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, or food storage area. One fly on cooks line Four flies in bar area under sink

#7High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on shelf in front bar One live roach in the kitchen on the wall by the flour container. One live in gasket on two door cooler on cooks line.

#8High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 7 dry found under dish sink in kitchen, next too and under crates 3 droppings between the broiler and fryer on the floor ( cannot access to touch) 1 dry dropping on top of dirty dish station 5 dry droppings in server area hallway

Intermediate 1

#9Intermediate22-21-4

Intermediate – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. White deflector plate **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 5

#1Basic14-71-4

Basic – Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape holding together lift top cooler

#2Basic51-15-4

Basic – Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 73 seats. Operator put in a new septic system and needs to have Form signed. Emailed form to operator **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. *Under equipment on cooks line. *In back refrigeration storage room *Floor going from ice machine room into server station * Floor dirty under both bars

#4Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors chipping in back bar area.

#5Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Paint peeling in storage room where coolers are located.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:24 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.