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CASTAWAYS BAR & GRILL

5430 N SUNCOAST BLVD · CRYSTAL RIVER · Citrus County · FL 34428

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 3, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3503135
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8892131
DBPR license1900401

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical3 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#2High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler- shredded cheese 47F- cold holding, raw beef 47F- 50F-cold holding, raw chicken 47-50F – cold holding, sliced cheese – 47-50F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- as per operator food out of temperature for 3 hours- operator moved to large reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#3Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At flip top cooler- sliced tomatoes 47F at 2:15 to 47F at 2:30 ( cooling since 10:30)chopped lettuce 47F at 2:15 to 47F at 2:30 ( cooling since 10:30)- at current rate of cooling food will not reach to 41F within remaining time- operator moved food to reach in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Basic 1

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 12:14 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
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.