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Best Western Crystal River Resort

614 Nw Us Hwy 19, Crystal River, FL 34428
American
Last inspected: Sep 17, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Best Western Crystal River Resort stretching back to 2022. Best Western Crystal River Resort was last inspected on Sep 17, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to one violation per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “displayed food not properly protected”, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Crystal River restaurant scores 90. The record reflects steady performance over time.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has added a coffee shop to the front lobby area near the front desk including 3 reach in coolers, 1 vertical freezer, 1 compartment sink, microwave, toaster,coffee equipment and pastry display cases. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: Due to flooding in the establishment from Hurricane Helene, the operator is unsure if the coffee shop will be reopened . Discussed submitting plans before reopening. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has added a coffee shop to the front lobby area near the front desk including 3 reach in coolers, 1 vertical freezer, 1 compartment sink, microwave, toaster,coffee equipment and pastry display cases. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager Brittany **Warning**
53A-02-7
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in coffee bar area. Emailed sign to operator. **Warning**
31B-04-4
78
Jan 9, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Apples on buffet not individually wrapped **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator unable to locate test strips for quaternary sanitizer. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee drink on shelf above prep table containing ready to eat fruit. Operator removed drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -self service juice dispenser soiled behind nozzles **Warning**
23-03-4
55
Dec 28, 2022
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (51F - Cold Holding) at Buffett line, butter put in reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Apples not individually wrapped
08B-02-4
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched glasses then touched clean utensils without washing hands
12A-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink in kitchen
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep table
22-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers
22-16-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Forks on buffet line not inverted, forks discarded and new forks put out on buffet table that are inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled
22-08-4
43

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Best Western Crystal River Resort last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Best Western Crystal River Resort on file is from Sep 17, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Best Western Crystal River Resort?

Across the inspection record, “displayed food not properly protected” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Best Western Crystal River Resort.

How does Best Western Crystal River Resort compare to other restaurants in Crystal River?

Best Western Crystal River Resort most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Crystal River average of 90.

Has Best Western Crystal River Resort's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Best Western Crystal River Resort have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Best Western Crystal River Resort means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Best Western Crystal River Resort inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Best Western Crystal River Resort is inspected around two times per year on average.

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