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 dateOctober 10, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3381443
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8469070
DBPR license1901322

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedOctober 10, 2023 12:55 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedOctober 10, 2023 4:10 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#7High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 26 droppings found in rear dry storage room below canned goods rack 9 droppings in prep room under double door reach in freezer and land storage rack 12 under dish machine 3 in corner near burner range/oven 4 in converted oven storage area on cooks line 7 in storage closet in dining area adjacent to sever station 31 in bar area under three compartment sink, under beer tub, in corner near beer tub 1 in front of keg cooler 4 in storage room behind bar behind hot water heater and air duct 23 under cabinets in rear bar **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8High Priority35A-21-4

High Priority – Rodent chew marks observed. -chewed butter packet in corner of dry goods room adjacent to can storage rack **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 1

#9Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Current food manager expired in September.

Basic 6

#1Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Fish not removed from ROP packaging before being thawed in walk in cooler

#2Basic22-16-4

Basic – Cooks line Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep table near cook line. Operator removed

#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -behind/under bar equipment -in prep room under coolers/rack -in rear storage room -walk in cooler floor **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic33-23-4

Basic – Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In women's room behind rear bar

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:30 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.