Crystal River, Citrus County

CEDAR RIVER SEAFOOD OF CRYSTAL RIVER

1935 SE US HWY 19, Crystal River, FL 34429

FoodSeating
Latest violations
21
5 High Priority
May 1, 2026
City
Crystal River
County
Citrus
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

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 1, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 13Total: 21

35A-02-7

Detail 24552798

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Five flies flying in kitchen near ice machine.

01B-13-4

Detail 24552793

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. On ice at cookline: Three packages of salmon, five packages of grouper, two packages of mahi, and six packages of snapper thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging. The fish is completely thawed. The packages do have a label indicating the fish must be removed from packaging prior to thawing. Inside walk-in cooler: Four five-gallon buckets containing salmon, grouper, mahi, and salmon thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging. The fish is completely thawed. The packages do have a label indicating the fish must be removed from packaging prior to thawing.

03A-02-5

Detail 24552799

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside cooler at cookline: scallops (57F - Cold Holding). Employee stated the scallops have been held in the cooler for approximately one hour and added ice to the product to rapidly cool it to 41F. Corrective Action Taken

03F-02-5

Detail 24552810

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Fried okra, hush puppies, and fries indicated ad being held using time instead of temperature and held at cookline missing time marks. Employee at cookline stated all items have been held at room temperature for 10 minutes and added the proper date marks during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 24552806

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. 1. Backflow prevention device missing at hose connection near dish machine. 2. Backflow prevention device missing after splitter added to outdoor mop sink.

22-02-4

Detail 24552794

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Nozzles on fountain machine in server station soiled with mold-like substance. 2. Bottom edge of deflector plate inside ice machine soiled with mold-like substance.

31A-09-4

Detail 24552809

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink near dish machine covered with tray. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 24552801

Intermediate - No soap and/or paper towels/mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap or towels at handwash sink at cookline. An employee replenished both during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 24552797

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. On ice at cookline: Three packages of salmon, five packages of grouper, two packages of mahi, and six packages of snapper thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging. The fish is completely thawed. The packages do have a label indicating the fish must be removed from packaging prior to thawing. Stop sales issued. Inside walk-in cooler: Four five-gallon buckets containing salmon, grouper, mahi, and salmon thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging. The fish is completely thawed. The packages do have a label indicating the fish must be removed from packaging prior to thawing. Stop sales issued.

35A-03-4

Detail 24552803

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1. One dead roach on floor in kitchen near entrance. 2. One dead roach on floor in kitchen behind ice machine. 3. One dead roach on floor in kitchen in hallway. 4. One dead roach on floor in kitchen below prep sink.

08B-38-4

Detail 24552791

Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxed soda syrup on floor in server station.

33-15-4

Detail 24552792

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Four outdoor trash cans without lids near outside seating area.

33-19-4

Detail 24552804

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash scattered on ground around dumpster.

10-20-4

Detail 24552790

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from oven door handle at cookline.

33-16-4

Detail 24552795

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Both lids of dumpster left open.

29-08-4

Detail 24552796

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe below handwash sink near warewash area disconnected from sink.

29-49-6

Detail 24552800

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach-in cooler in bar area.

29-19-4

Detail 24552802

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Floor drain draining slowly below dish machine.

36-50-4

Detail 24552808

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Floors inside walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer soiled with food debris. 2. Standing water on floor around keg cooler in bar area.

33-31-5

Detail 24552807

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Discarded reach-in cooler and table near dumpster.

29-03-4

Detail 24552805

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Water draining onto floor below dish machine.

Jan 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

29-11-4

Detail 24292508

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe near spray hose in warewashing area and underneath dishmachine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-09: Leak is still occurring underneath dishmachine and spray hose to the left of the dishmachine area. Time Extended

Dec 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-41-4

Detail 24245204

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizing dishmachine at 0 ppm. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: Dishmachine with chlorine sanitizer at 0 ppm at time of callback inspection. Employee stated a technician is scheduled to come out. Employee started to set up three compartment sink with chlorine sanitizer. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: Observed chlorine sanitizing dishmachine at 0 ppm. Pipe at bottom of dishmachine is broken and disconnected and is emptying greywater directly on to the ground surrounding the dishpit area where dishmachine and three compartment sink are located. A sign was placed on machine to immediately discontinue use, employee started to mop and sanitize dishpit area, operator contacted company for service to repair machine. Three compartment sink set up with a chlorine sanitizer at 50 ppm. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

29-11-4

Detail 24245203

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe near spray hose in warewashing area and underneath dishmachine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: Time Extended

Dec 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-41-4

Detail 24220333

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizing dishmachine at 0 ppm. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: Dishmachine with chlorine sanitizer at 0 ppm at time of callback inspection. Employee stated a technician is scheduled to come out. Employee started to set up three compartment sink with chlorine sanitizer. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

29-11-4

Detail 24220334

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe near spray hose in warewashing area and underneath dishmachine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: Time Extended

Nov 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

22-41-4

Detail 24178847

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizing dishmachine at 0 ppm. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 24178848

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink near walk-in cooler blocked with a container of cleaner. Employee moved. Observed handwash sink at end of cook line with cord wrapped around faucet and hanging into sink. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-11-4

Detail 24178849

Basic - Water leaking from pipe near spray hose in warewashing area and underneath dishmachine. Warning

Jun 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

14-86-1

Detail 23803328

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. At cookline- non food grade paper towel lining container with fries- operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Jul 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-27-5

Detail 23007335

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall, floor and cove base soiled with accumulated black mold like substance in dish machine area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: Time Extended

Jul 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 10

03A-02-5

Detail 23002824

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. catfish filets (68F - Cold Holding); clam strips (70F - Cold Holding); gator (69F - Cold Holding) stored in containers on ice in cook line area. Discussed top of product being above ice line and use of time as a public health control. Employee stated product had been put on ice from cooler for approximately 1 hour. Operator moved items to freezer to rapidly chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23002826

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in hand wash sink in beverage machine area Warning

16-37-1

Detail 23002818

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips Warning

05-08-4

Detail 23002817

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 23002822

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple chemical spray bottles throughout establishment. Operator had employee label each bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning

24-05-4

Detail 23002820

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. On dry dish rack. Operator inverted all clean equipment. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-08-4

Detail 23002825

Basic - Interior of cook line microwave has accumulation of food debris. Repeat Violation Warning

33-16-4

Detail 23002823

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

14-12-4

Detail 23002819

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Serving spoons/ladles in steam table melted at the handles Warning

36-27-5

Detail 23002821

Basic - Wall, floor and cove base soiled with accumulated black mold like substance in dish machine area. Warning

Jan 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 13Total: 16

31A-11-4

Detail 22539710

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink behind bar used as dump sink

53A-05-6

Detail 22539712

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

53B-13-5

Detail 22539722

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Anna Sivia no proof of training.

23-24-4

Detail 22539709

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in freezer doors near cooks line soiled

06-09-1

Detail 22539714

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. Salmon not removed from rop before thawed Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 22539713

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer door doesn't seal properly, damage to interior of door

36-22-4

Detail 22539719

Basic - Floor area(s) in server area and dish area covered with standing water.

36-73-4

Detail 22539720

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

36-17-5

Detail 22539717

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing under convection oven on cooks line and in prep area under sink Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22539711

Basic - Food stored on floor. -bucket of mayonnaise on floor in walk in cooler

33-19-4

Detail 22539715

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

10-20-4

Detail 22539718

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 22539716

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cooks line interior soiled

33-16-4

Detail 22539723

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

25-06-4

Detail 22539721

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo boxes on cook line not inverted. Operator inverted Corrected On-Site

21-38-4

Detail 22539708

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Sep 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

16-37-1

Detail 22317212

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 22317211

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink behind bar Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: Time Extended

Jul 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 7Total: 13

41-15-5

Detail 22158261

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine Sanitizer bucket reading at 400ppm. Operator adjusted to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22158267

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 HR Forms 5030-103 and 5030-104 Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 22158266

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 22158260

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22158271

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22158268

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 HR Forms 5030-103 and 5030-104 Warning

23-24-4

Detail 22158270

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. White single door freezer adjacent to cooks line Warning

06-09-1

Detail 22158259

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. In walk in cooler on thawing rack tuna thawed in sealed ROP packaging Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22158264

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee energy drink on prep table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-17-5

Detail 22158265

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -in prep area under sink -on cooks line under convection ovem Warning

10-08-5

Detail 22158269

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice bin near soda fountain in server station. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22158263

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink behind bar Warning

21-38-4

Detail 22158262

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. In server station. Operator removed from floor Corrected On-Site Warning

Feb 10, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 9, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

50-08-7

Detail 21770368

High 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 2023-02-09: Discussed with Plan reviewer Robin S. Deficiency letter about 3 compartment sink sent to operator on 2/7. Discussed location on 3 compartment sink. Added to plans Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 21770369

Intermediate - - 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. Operator submitted an application for change of ownership with remodel that has not been approved yet. Warning Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-09: Discussed with Plan reviewer Robin S. Deficiency letter about 3 compartment sink sent to operator on 2/7. Discussed location on 3 compartment sink. Added to plans Time Extended

Dec 6, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

50-08-7

Detail 21612217

High Priority - 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

51-16-7

Detail 21612218

Intermediate - 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. Operator submitted an application for change of ownership with remodel that has not been approved yet. Warning Priority: Intermediate

31B-04-4

Detail 21612216

Basic - Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both restrooms Warning Priority: Basic