Inspection Report

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BLACKWATER

6301 RIVERSIDE DR · YANKEETOWN · Levy County · FL 34498

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 21, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3381242
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8468283
DBPR license4800596

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#6High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Two pans of raw tuna stored on wire shelving above several flats of canned sodas inside walk-in cooler. Manager stated the canned sodas were for customers and moved canned sodas to another shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority28-16-5

High Priority – Sewage on ground from failed septic system. Septic system backing up onto ground behind building. Operator stated they need a new pump and are already working to fix the issue. Sewage on ground is not in a trafficked area. Inspector reported to the Levy county department of health during this inspection. **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of paint remover stored on shelf above Bloody Mary mix in storage closet near bar. Aerosol can of glass cleaner stored on counter beside bottles of steak sauce in upstairs server station. Manager removed all chemicals from areas during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 5

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Rough ceiling tiles inside dry food storage area in back of kitchen.

#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor in upstairs server station. One dead roach on floor in closet near restrooms. Manager cleaned up and discarded both during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Three tongs stored on oven door handles at cookline. Employees removed tongs from handles during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Four pans with remnants of old labels stuck to the outside on clean dish rack in back of kitchen. Manager moved all to the warewash area to be cleaned during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#5Basic36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Outside of vent above cookline soiled with dust. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 2:14 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.