Castaways Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Jun 3, 2025
74
Score
Public records show six inspections at Castaways Bar & Grill stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jun 3, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance”, showing up five times.
The city-wide average sits at 90, which Castaways Bar & Grill's 74 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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**
03A-02-5
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**
03D-15-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
74
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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**
03A-02-5
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**
02C-03-5
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**
53A-02-7
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**
53B-01-5
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**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler 43F ambient **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
55
Mar 21, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting at rear establishment exterior
29-34-4
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 Form 5030-104
11-27-4
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/. Outdoor tiki bar and storage container added, no plan review submitted. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.
27-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor soiled under/behind equipment in kitchen area
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in storage, kitchen area
36-17-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Behind/on guard of ice machine has mold like substance **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -oil on floor in kitchen -pickle bucket on floor in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler fan guards soiled -shelf under flat grill on cooks line soiled -soda gun holsters behind bar soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler in storage area interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler in storage area shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. -unsealed concrete floor in walk in coolers
36-02-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce above bread in walk in cooler
08B-17-4
39
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
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 read 200ppm in sanitizer bucket. Operator made new bucket at proper strength. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-15-5
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/. - Large storage container on premises Back side of building Currently used to store liquor and maintenance items not on plans on file -Outdoor tiki bar/event venue installed, has ice machine, hand sink, bar area with bar taps, bag in the box soda lines, and soda gun. Not currently in use, not on current plans on file **Warning**
51-16-7
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. No employee food handler training available. Both kitchen employees have manager certificate. No proof of training for bartenders who handle food, cut fruit etc. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment severs under cooked burgers. No advisory. Provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-081 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Minor build up of pink mold on interior of ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tank stored in outdoor shed not properly chained or secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of pickles stored on floor in keg cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf below flat grill partially covered with foil, soiled with dirt/food debris **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Strong objectionable odor in the interior of Walk-in-Cooler. **Warning**
36-64-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -front door to establishment not self closing - back kitchen door not self closing and has small gap at top where light shines through. **Warning**
35B-03-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. 2 broken reach in coolers at outside tiki bar. **Warning**
33-31-5
41
Sep 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cleaning bucket and scrubbing pads
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer glass containers freezer in kitchen by bar.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of pizza oven has accumulation of food debris.
22-08-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Castaways Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Castaways Bar & Grill on file is from Jun 3, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Castaways Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Castaways Bar & Grill.
How does Castaways Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Crystal River?
Castaways Bar & Grill most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Crystal River average of 90.
Has Castaways Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Castaways Bar & Grill have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Castaways Bar & Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Castaways Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Castaways Bar & Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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