Cedar River Seafood of Crystal River
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
95
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Cedar River Seafood of Crystal River, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 9, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
“No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Cedar River Seafood of Crystal River's latest score of 95 sits above the Crystal River average of 90. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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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**
29-11-4
95
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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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**
22-41-4
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**
29-11-4
82
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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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**
22-41-4
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**
29-11-4
82
Nov 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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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**
22-41-4
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**
31A-09-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe near spray hose in warewashing area and underneath dishmachine. **Warning**
29-11-4
74
Jun 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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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**
14-86-1
86
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in hand wash sink in beverage machine area **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple chemical spray bottles throughout establishment. Operator had employee label each bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Serving spoons/ladles in steam table melted at the handles **Warning**
14-12-4
Basic - Wall, floor and cove base soiled with accumulated black mold like substance in dish machine area. **Warning**
36-27-5
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**
24-05-4
Basic - Interior of cook line microwave has accumulation of food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
45
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink behind bar used as dump sink
31A-11-4
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/
53A-05-6
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.
53B-13-5
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**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer door doesn't seal properly, damage to interior of door
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) in server area and dish area covered with standing water.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor soiled
36-73-4
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**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -bucket of mayonnaise on floor in walk in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cooks line interior soiled
22-08-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo boxes on cook line not inverted. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-38-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in freezer doors near cooks line soiled
23-24-4
39
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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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**
16-37-1
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**
31B-04-4
86
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 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 bucket reading at 400ppm. Operator adjusted to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-15-5
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**
11-27-4
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. **Warning**
16-37-1
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
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**
11-26-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink behind bar **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. In server station. Operator removed from floor **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice bin near soda fountain in server station. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -in prep area under sink -on cooks line under convection ovem **Warning**
36-17-5
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**
06-09-1
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. White single door freezer adjacent to cooks line **Warning**
23-24-4
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**
12B-07-4
37
Dec 6, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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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
50-08-7
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
51-16-7
Basic - Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both restrooms **Warning** Priority: Basic
31B-04-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cedar River Seafood of Crystal River last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cedar River Seafood of Crystal River on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cedar River Seafood of Crystal River?
Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cedar River Seafood of Crystal River.
How does Cedar River Seafood of Crystal River compare to other restaurants in Crystal River?
Cedar River Seafood of Crystal River most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Crystal River average of 90.
Has Cedar River Seafood of Crystal River's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cedar River Seafood of Crystal River have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cedar River Seafood of Crystal River 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 Cedar River Seafood of Crystal River inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cedar River Seafood of Crystal River is inspected around four times per year on average.
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