Crystal River, Citrus County

CHARLIES FISH HOUSE RESTAURANT INC

224 NW HWY 19, Crystal River, FL 34428

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
3 Basic
May 30, 2023
City
Crystal River
County
Citrus
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
6

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-73-4

Detail 22023944

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors and walls throughout kitchen heavily soiled, behind cook line equipment, under and behind dish machine, under and behind three compartment sink, under and behind prep tables. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: Time Extended

33-20-4

Detail 22023943

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Heavily soiled ground around dumpster and grease bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22023945

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Stairs leading to office above prep area have accumulated dust, dirt and food debris. - fans throughout kitchen have heavy accumulation of dust and debris - multiple outlets and power strips on cook line and throughout kitchen have accumulated grease, dirt and debris. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: Time Extended

Mar 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 13Total: 17

11-27-4

Detail 21892337

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with DBPR For HR 5030-104 Warning

51-16-7

Detail 21892340

Intermediate - 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 direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Storage shed added without plan review. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 21892343

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-103 Warning

27-16-4

Detail 21892344

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water in men's room, women's room, employee rest room. Water at 78F Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21892345

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine near rear kitchen door has rust and mold build up. Warning

32-12-5

Detail 21892341

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered feminine product disposal container. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21892346

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Employee drink on prep table near dish machine -Employee drink on table near kitchen entrance. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-49-4

Detail 21892333

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored in multiple coolers with/above food for service. Operator removed and segregated. Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 21892339

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 line -Employee items on prep table near read kitchen door Warning

13-07-4

Detail 21892334

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Multiple employees on cook line have wrist watches, bracelets and rings. Employees removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21892335

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors and walls throughout kitchen heavily soiled, behind cook line equipment, under and behind dish machine, under and behind three compartment sink, under and behind prep tables. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-37-4

Detail 21892336

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Food stored in shed in front of establishment, floors, walls and ceilings not smooth and easily cleanable, no plans on file. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21892347

Basic - Food stored on floor. On cook line -jug of liquid margarine -box of potatoes that have been washed and wrapped in foil Corrected On-Site Warning

33-20-4

Detail 21892332

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Heavily soiled ground around dumpster and grease bin. Warning

42-02-4

Detail 21892342

Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. All brooms, dust pans and other cleaning equipment bunched together inside kitchen next to ice machine, floor and wall heavily soiled near them. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21892338

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Stairs leading to office above prep area have accumulated dust, dirt and food debris. - fans throughout kitchen have heavy accumulation of dust and debris - multiple outlets and power strips on cook line and throughout kitchen have accumulated grease, dirt and debris. Repeat Violation Warning

36-52-4

Detail 21892348

Basic - Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Walk in freezer shelves composed of unsealed wood, not smooth, easily cleanable and on absorbent. Warning

Aug 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

12A-13-4

Detail 21257893

High Priority - Dish washer handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator educated staff regarding hand washing procedures. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21257896

Basic - Accumulation of hard water substance in the interior of the ice machine.

23-24-4

Detail 21257898

Basic - Buildup of food debris and soil residue on equipment. Five kitchen fans are heavy soiled blowing directly on food. Repeat Violation

16-13-5

Detail 21257894

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Operator was washing pans in two compartment wash and rinse and no sanitizer . operator we washed rinsed and sanitized hands before the dinner shift. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 21257897

Basic - Floor is soiled has accumulation of debris and grease.

36-17-5

Detail 21257892

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cooks line.

36-30-4

Detail 21257895

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Walll by two sink prep table.

Mar 29, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-11-4

Detail 20966528

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Servers scooping ice from cooler with no lid in server station in front of kitchen Reach in cooler at salad making station has shelves with rust that has pitted the surface Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-29: Time Extended

36-30-4

Detail 20966529

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Walls, floors and ceilings in outdoor storage storing to go boxes and other single service items as well as fryer oil shed are unsealed wood. Multiple vents and ceiling tiles in kitchen area soiled Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-29: Time Extended

Mar 25, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

12A-13-4

Detail 20958705

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher placed soiled dishes in dish machine then immediately touched clean dish ware. Discussed with manager to have conversation with employee Corrective Action Taken Warning

28-27-4

Detail 20958711

High Priority - Grease interceptor/trap overflowing onto floor/ground. Grease trap next to outdoor walk in cooler is overflowing in to curbed area by dumpster. Operator states the rain has made it overflow and it is being pumped out during the inspection Corrective Action Taken Warning

35A-01-4

Detail 20958704

Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Barking dog sitting at booth inside establishment during inspection. Operator spoke with customer and is removing dog from table. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31B-05-4

Detail 20958708

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Dispenser near back door in kitchen Warning

14-11-4

Detail 20958712

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Servers scooping ice from cooler with no lid in server station in front of kitchen Reach in cooler at salad making station has shelves with rust that has pitted the surface Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20958710

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans on cook line have heavy dust accumulation Gaskets on walk in cooler and walk in freezer Repeat Violation Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 20958709

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in 2 door vertical cooler in kitchen area Warning

06-01-5

Detail 20958707

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish and frog legs thawing in sink with no running water. Operator drained sink and employee prepped fish to be placed in refrigeration Corrective Action Taken Warning

36-30-4

Detail 20958706

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Walls, floors and ceilings in outdoor storage storing to go boxes and other single service items as well as fryer oil shed are unsealed wood. Multiple vents and ceiling tiles in kitchen area soiled Repeat Violation Warning

Jan 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 11Total: 15

12A-07-5

Detail 20770649

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee on cook line breading raw fish, changed gloves with no hand wash and plated ready to eat food. Discussed with operator and employee washed hands to put new gloves on. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 20770642

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cigarettes stored on prep table next to back door

31A-09-4

Detail 20770651

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal hotel pan stored in hand washing sink next to server station. Operator removed pan Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 20770652

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle in bar area

36-34-5

Detail 20770643

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Ceiling tiles and vents throughout kitchen area soiled. -Floors under cooking equipment in kitchen area soiled. -Floors under prep sink in kitchen area soiled. -Floors under 3 compartment sink soiled. -exterior of hood system has dust accumulation -floor in walk in cooler soiled Repeat Violation

29-13-4

Detail 20770644

Basic - Compartment of equipment subject to the accumulation of moisture is not sloped to drain to allow complete drainage. Reach in cooler storing salad dressing in front of kitchen

40-06-5

Detail 20770653

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drinks stored on prep table above sugar and flour Red Bull stored on shelf under cook line Repeat Violation

14-11-4

Detail 20770646

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine next to soda bibs missing ice maker top attachment. Ice bin covered by trash bag.

08B-38-4

Detail 20770639

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of tortillas stored on floor in outdoor storage shed Repeat Violation

05-09-4

Detail 20770650

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -Reach in cooler storing dressings in front of kitchen -vertical glass door cooler

23-03-4

Detail 20770640

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in vertical glass door cooler in kitchen Multiple wall fans above cook line have heavy rust accumulation Gaskets on walk in cooler and walk in freezer

22-16-4

Detail 20770641

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler under cook line 2 door vertical cooler next to fryers Repeat Violation

14-33-4

Detail 20770648

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler storing salad dressings in front of kitchen

36-30-4

Detail 20770647

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Outdoor storage shed storing dry foods Ceiling not smooth, easily cleanable in outdoor storage shed storing dry foods Floor not smooth, easily cleanable in outdoor storage shed storing dry foods

21-12-4

Detail 20770645

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On hand washing sink next to tea station Employee removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation