CRYSTAL RIVER, Citrus County

CASTAWAYS BAR & GRILL

5430 N SUNCOAST BLVD, CRYSTAL RIVER, FL 34428

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Jun 4, 2025
City
CRYSTAL RIVER
County
Citrus
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
7

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.

Jun 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

03A-02-5

Detail 23805425

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

03D-15-4

Detail 23805423

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

22-20-5

Detail 23805424

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

Nov 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

22-20-5

Detail 23364923

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Reach-in cooler next to walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 23364924

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen area Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: Time Extended

Sep 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 23154024

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked potatoes (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding) walk in cooler ambient temperature of 43F. Operator moved items to reach in cooler to cool. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 23154028

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler Warning

53A-02-7

Detail 23154026

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Mary Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23154023

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

22-20-5

Detail 23154027

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Reach-in cooler next to walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 23154029

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler 43F ambient Warning

36-17-5

Detail 23154025

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen area Repeat Violation Warning

Mar 21, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-17-5

Detail 22739539

Basic - - 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: Time Extended

Jan 22, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 8

50-08-7

Detail 22578616

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 2024-01-22: Time Extended

16-36-4

Detail 22578614

Intermediate - - 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

51-16-7

Detail 22578618

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. 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

27-16-4

Detail 22578615

Intermediate - - 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

14-11-5

Detail 22578620

Basic - - 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

36-17-5

Detail 22578613

Basic - - 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

25-05-4

Detail 22578617

Basic - - 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

36-02-5

Detail 22578619

Basic - - 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

Jan 19, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 11

03A-02-5

Detail 22576481

High Priority - 5 Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient air temperature 45F. Temperatures were last taken around 2pm yesterday 1/18. Operator states all temperatures were 41F. See stop sale: sliced turkey (45F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (45F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (45F - Cold Holding); provolone (45F - Cold Holding) Operator moved items to reach in freezer: chicken wings (45F - Cold Holding); chicken breasts (45F - Cold Holding) Warning Priority: High Priority

03D-02-5

Detail 22576486

High Priority - Observed: Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. chicken salad prepped at 2pm 1/18 (45F - Cooling) Chicken salad was placed in the reach in cooler to cool at approximately 2pm. No temperatures were taken. Warning Priority: High Priority

50-08-7

Detail 22576530

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

01B-02-5

Detail 22576478

High Priority - Observed: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ambient air temperature 45F. Temperatures were last taken around 2pm yesterday 1/18. Operator states all temperatures were 41F. sliced turkey (45F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (45F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (45F - Cold Holding); provolone (45F - Cold Holding) Warning Priority: High Priority

16-36-4

Detail 22576499

Intermediate - Observed: No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Quaternary test kit Warning Priority: Intermediate

51-16-7

Detail 22576545

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. 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

27-16-4

Detail 22576505

Intermediate - 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

14-11-5

Detail 22576498

Basic - 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

36-17-5

Detail 22576524

Basic - Observed: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen area Warning Priority: Basic

25-05-4

Detail 22576500

Basic - 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

36-02-5

Detail 22576510

Basic - Observed: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk in coolers Warning Priority: Basic