Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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THE BOIL YARD

1601 SE HWY 19 · CRYSTAL RIVER · Citrus County · FL 34429

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 9, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3450244
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8739271
DBPR license1901235

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority4 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#13High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 7 commercially processed raw tuna completely thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Packaging does state it must be removed from packaging prior to thawing.

Stop Sale
#14High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside bottom portion of reach-in cooler at cookline: pasta (50F – Cold Holding); pasta (49F – Cold Holding). Employee at cookline stated he filled them from the walk-in cooler approximately two hours prior and they may have sat on the counter too long. Inspector had employee add bags of ice to help rapidly cool to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#15High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Three aerosolize cans containing stainless steel cleaner stored on tray directly beside bottles containing rice vinegar and Worcestershire sauce at cookline. Employee removed chemicals from shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing on both sides of splitter behind building beside mop sink.

Intermediate 4

#17Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee at cookline washed hands at the three-compartment sink.

#18Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Cutting boards at cookline heavily stained. 2. Can opener blade on prep table in kitchen soiled with thick black substance. 3. Deflector plate in server station soiled with black substance.

#19Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sinks at cookline or kitchen entrance. Employee replenished both during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#20Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One FRLA food handler certificate for Ronald Gaskins expired on 07/13/2024.

Basic 12

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-use condiment cup without handle stored down inside container of paprika on shelf in back of kitchen.

#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two blue co2 tanks not secured outside of walk-in beer cooler.

#3Basic06-09-1

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. 7 commercially processed raw tuna completely thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Packaging does state it must be removed from packaging prior to thawing. Stop sale issued.

Stop Sale
#4Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards at cookline have deep cut marks and are no longer smooth and cleanable.

#5Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1. One dead roach on floor in kitchen below produce cooler door. 2. Four dead roaches on floor in kitchen below dish machine. 3. One dead roach on floor in bar area below liquor storage shelf near handwashing sink. All were cleaned up during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Wet nested drink cups in server station.

#7Basic35B-02-4

Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Insect pest control lights on wall directly above drain board of three-compartment sink and directly above reach-in cooler at front of kitchen.

#8Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light cover missing from fluorescent lighting near warewash area in kitchen.

#9Basic14-47-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelving throughout dry storage room constructed of absorbent unsealed plywood.

#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Gaskets on lid of reach-in freezer in bar area soiled with mold-like substance. 2. Gaskets on doors of beer cooler in bar area soiled with mold-like substance. 3. Area around nozzles of fountain machine in server station soiled with mold-like substance.

#11Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Several old labels stuck to sides of clean pans on clean dish rack near manager's office.

#12Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Box containing single-use foam cups stored directly on floor in dry storage area. Employee placed box of cups on a shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:12 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.