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 dateMay 18, 2021
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3071936
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7485255
DBPR license1901322

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMay 18, 2021 12:15 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMay 19, 2021 3:08 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority3 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#4High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. In vertical freezer by kitchen- raw chicken wings over French fries **Warning**

Warning
#5High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on top of 3 door cooler in prep area, 3 live on floor by 3 door cooler, 1 live on back of 3 door cooler, 1 live on wall by ice machine 1 live roach in cabinet in bar 2 live roaches on floor by vertical freezer by kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In bar refrigerator heavy whipping cream 53° **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In bar refrigerator heavy whipping cream 53° **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#8Intermediate22-21-5

Intermediate – Accumulation of yellow mold-like substance inside the ice bin. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate22-22-4

Intermediate – Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate16-35-4

Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. For chlorine or quaternary ammonium **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 3

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches next to vertical white freezer by kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic08B-36-4

Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Bag in box soda, canned and bottled beverages stored in room with soiled equipment., Water heater, circuit breaker boxes. Operator will clean **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Fry oil next to ice machine, 4 cases Soda box on floor in storage room by bar **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:21 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
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.