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CASTAWAYS BAR & GRILL

5430 N SUNCOAST B LVD · CRYSTAL RIVER · Citrus County · FL 34428

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 15, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3323509
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8342762
DBPR license1900401

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#11High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting at rear establishment exterior

Intermediate 3

#12Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – 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 operator with DBPR HR Form 5030-104

#13Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Outdoor tiki bar and storage container added, no plan review submitted. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#14Intermediate27-02-4

Intermediate – Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.

Basic 10

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Behind/on guard of ice machine has mold like substance **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor soiled under/behind equipment in kitchen area

#3Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in storage, kitchen area

#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. -oil on floor in kitchen -pickle bucket on floor in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler fan guards soiled -shelf under flat grill on cooks line soiled -soda gun holsters behind bar soiled **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid.

#7Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler in storage area interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

#8Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler in storage area shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

#9Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. -unsealed concrete floor in walk in coolers

#10Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce above bread in walk in cooler

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:36 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 45 · Fire extinguishing equipment – reporting only
1 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.