CASTAWAYS BAR & GRILL
5430 N SUNCOAST BLVD · CRYSTAL RIVER · Citrus County · FL 34428
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
50-08-7High Priority – – From initial inspection : Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning** Priority: High Priority – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-22: **Time Extended**
Intermediate 3
16-36-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Observed: No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Quaternary test kit **Warning** Priority: Intermediate – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-22: **Time Extended**
51-16-7Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Observed: 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 Tiki bar area added behind main building. Storage container added to the north side of the property next to tiki bar. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-22: **Time Extended**
27-16-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Observed: Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink at tiki bar 63F **Warning** Priority: Intermediate – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-22: **Time Extended**
Basic 4
14-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Observed: Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler ambient temperature 45F Reach-in cooler near ice machine has shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** Priority: Basic – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-22: Equipment repair technician at location performing repairs during inspection. All Time/tempeture control for safety items removed from walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
36-17-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Observed: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen area **Warning** Priority: Basic – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-22: **Time Extended**
25-05-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Observed: Single-service articles improperly stored. Small portion condiment cups, lids and gloves stored in storage container with grooved metal roof and walls and unsealed wood floor **Warning** Priority: Basic – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-22: **Time Extended**
36-02-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Observed: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk in coolers **Warning** Priority: Basic – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-22: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 12:35 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.