THE LOFT BAR & GRILL
10131 N CITRUS AVE · CRYSTAL RIVER · Citrus County · FL 34428
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over sliced cooked beef in walk in cooler. Operator corrected shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb under mop sink with hose attached **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 6
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. Emailed digital copy to operator
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Both soda gun nozzles in bar area soiled
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. Brenda B. Nathaniel B.
51-16-7Intermediate – 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/. Establishment has added an outdoor storage shed behind the building storing 1 chest freezer, 1 vertical freezer and dry storage food items. Dish machine added by 3 compartment sink
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.
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. Emailed digital copy to operator
Basic 4
24-18-4Basic – Silverware stored upright with the food-contact surface up. In server area
08B-54-4Basic – Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Sauerkraut next to hand wash sink in cook line area. Operator moved to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
36-30-4Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Floors walls and ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable in outdoor storage shed storing dry food items, a chest freezer and a vertical freezer. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 1:45 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.