Crystal Bay Hotel
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
55
Score
Public records show six inspections at Crystal Bay Hotel stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 9, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to eight violations.
Looking across the full record, “no paper towels” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
The city-wide average sits at 77, which Crystal Bay Hotel's 55 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Can of Raid on chemical storage rack in kitchen.
41-05-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in open kitchen in dining room. Operator put paper towels out. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in open kitchen in dining area. Operator attempted to turn back on, but it began leaking from pipe under sink.
27-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink in open kitchen in dining room has water shut off. Operator attempted to turn back on, but it began leaking from pipe under sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead insects in control devices. Operator cleaned up all traps.
35A-06-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired Feb 1 2026
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on sticky trap in dish machine area 6 dead roaches on sticky trap behind AC equipment in kitchen 1 dead roach in sticky trap under 2 compartment sink in open kitchen in dining room. Operator cleaned up all traps. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
55
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 15 rodent droppings behind stove/oven in breakfast dining area kitchen 4 rodent droppings in water heater closest in dining area 1 rodent dropping on top of bucket of chemical in kitchen across from 3 compartment sink Staff is in the process of cleaning all areas. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by small kitchen in dining area. Operator put out paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-6
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -behind breakfast buffet cabinetry **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm, remade bucket and retested at 200PPM) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under dish machine Operator removed and cleaned area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
58
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle in kitchen. Employee labeled cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
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. No plan posted. Educated and emailed plan to management.
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top and door of dish machine soiled.
16-21-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food not labeled.
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in dish area under dish machine.
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of blodgett oven soiled with burnt on food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lids open.
33-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of white powder no label in kitchen.
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with mold like debris.
22-20-5
58
Jul 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Carts blocking hand wash sink near dish machine
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines.
31A-01-4
82
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. Creamer opened Saturday no date marking in walk in cooler. Kitchen employee marked **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Operator removed fan from blocking hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Inspector instructed dishwasher to let dishes air dry **Corrective Action Taken**
24-17-4
67
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Crystal Bay Hotel last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Crystal Bay Hotel on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Crystal Bay Hotel?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Crystal Bay Hotel.
How does Crystal Bay Hotel compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Crystal Bay Hotel most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Crystal Bay Hotel's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Crystal Bay Hotel have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Crystal Bay Hotel 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 Crystal Bay Hotel inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Crystal Bay Hotel is inspected around two times per year on average.
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