CRYSTAL RIVER SMOKEHOUSE & GRILL
2581 N US HWY 19 · 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 2
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Medication stored on shelf with bread above prep table holding microwave and electric fryer. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
22-48-5High Priority – Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Employee using unapproved spray chlorine cleaner for sanitizer buckets. Establishment has approved quat and chlorine sanitizers available. Discussed proper sanitizer usage with operator. Employee disposed of sanitizer and made new bucket with approved sanitizer **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dirty spoon in hand sink near service window. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
53A-07-6Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Admin Complaint**
02B-02-5Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment offers New York Strip steak on their menu cooked to order, no consumer advisory in establishment or on menu. Printed DBPR HR Form 5030-081, operator hung in guest view. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 8
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop breaded okra from chest freezer on cook line. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank near bag in box station not secured
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee cup on prep table with toaster and single service items. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees engaged in food preparation without proper hair restraint
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. -Deep fryer oil on floor in front prep area near knife storage unit. -bread on bread racks stored on floor in front storage area. -bucket of sugar in dry storage **Repeat Violation**
33-23-4Basic – Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
14-47-4Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelves on prep area steel prep table still have white film from initial packing/shipping. Film has rips and tears.
16-25-5Basic – Warewashing conducted in outdoor area. Large sink with running hot and cold water located outside rear door of kitchen. Hotel pan in sink filled with water and food debris. Sink has stickers on exterior indicating wash/rinse/sanitizer location within sink.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 1:06 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.