Crooked River Grill
Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025
86
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Crooked River Grill stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 24, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance”, which has been cited five times.
Compared to the broader Carrabelle restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Macaroni noodles held over 24 hours no date marked. Manager placed a date on the container. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Breading containers not labeled. Manager placed a label on both containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
86
Sep 24, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Sep 23, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 6 live roaches around the motor of the stand up black reach in freezer on the cook line. Observed 6 live roaches around edge of the ceiling. Observed 7 live roaches underneath the reach in cooler around the wheel casing on the cook line. **Warning**
35A-05-4
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.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Soap bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on top of the dish machine.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 40 dead roaches on a sticky trap underneath the microwave at the pickup window. Observed altogether 47 dead roaches on two different sticky traps underneath the bar area. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris on the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters setting on to of the coffee machine not protected from possible contamination.
25-05-4
58
Aug 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board cook line.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
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. Tuna.
06-09-1
Basic - Interior of oven/ has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris cook line.
22-08-4
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels,by the ice machine.
33-38-4
74
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. By the ice machine employee hand sink.
33-38-4
Basic - damage to wall,on the cook line by the printer.
36-24-5
82
Sep 18, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Sep 17, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed no reading for dish machine. Employee setup the three compartment sink Quat 400 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Steak 46 F chicken 50 F scallops 48 F grouper 56 F burger 52 F pork 52 F wrapped shrimp with bacon 54 F grouper pieces 48 F
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Steak 46 F chicken 50 F scallops 48 F grouper 56 F burger 52 F pork 52 F wrapped shrimp with bacon 54 F grouper pieces 48 F **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaning spray setting on the ice machine. Employee removed spray bottle and stored the spray correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink,next to three compartment sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Soap bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in the bar three compartment sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the door on the reach in cooler on the cook line in disrepair,want stay closed without something against the door.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of briskets setting on the walking freezer floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar hand sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Water leaking from faucet/handle at the three compartment sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
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. Observed grouper fish in reduced oxygen packaged bags thawing at room temp. Employee put a cut on each grouper bag. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
32
May 10, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cook line cutting board.
22-02-4
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. Grouper/ Salmon.
06-09-1
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
78
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
78
Sep 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
95
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - bottle containing toxic substance not labeled, in the bar area.
41-17-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board cook line.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
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.
06-09-1
67
Oct 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Crooked River Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Crooked River Grill on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Crooked River Grill?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Crooked River Grill.
How does Crooked River Grill compare to other restaurants in Carrabelle?
Crooked River Grill most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Carrabelle average of 85.
Has Crooked River Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Crooked River Grill have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Crooked River Grill 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 Crooked River Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Crooked River Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.
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