Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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SARAH'S DINER

216 NE HWY 19 · CRYSTAL RIVER · Citrus County · FL 34429

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 26, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3383519
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8476121
DBPR license1900709

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#9High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pooled eggs in cooks line Reach-in-Cooler above Ready to eat foods. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Intermediate 1

#10Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used hand sink to rinse utensil. Discussed proper hand sink usage with operator

Basic 8

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee on table near steam table in prep area. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in-Cooler floor soiled

#3Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Section of Walk-in-Cooler floor not smooth, easily cleanable

#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in-Cooler fan guards soiled Walk-in-Cooler shelves soiled Floor fan soiled **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid.

#6Basic14-20-4

Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover near cooks line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic22-16-4

Basic – Single glass door Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

#8Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 1:59 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.