Crystal Cove Resort

133 Crystal Cove Dr, Palatka, FL 32177
American
Last inspected: Oct 20, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Crystal Cove Resort, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 20, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The city-wide average for Palatka sits at 75, putting Crystal Cove Resort on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. No quaternary test kit available to test sanitizer tablets for sanitizer buckets or three compartment sink, peroxide test strips and chlorine test strips available.
16-32-5
Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Stand up reach in cooler ambient thermometer at back of reach in cooler in coldest portion. Operator relocated to swinging door. **Corrected On-Site**
05-11-4
86
Nov 22, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
70
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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. Open container of milk from the previous morning not marked with date of open.
02C-03-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee lunch stored in reach in cooler with food to be served to customers.
08B-49-4
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Dumpster lid with broken missing door. Operator has communicated with the city for replacement. **Corrective Action Taken**
33-15-4
82
May 2, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Crystal Cove Resort last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Crystal Cove Resort on file is from Oct 20, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Crystal Cove Resort compare to other restaurants in Palatka?

Crystal Cove Resort most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Palatka average of 75.

Has Crystal Cove Resort's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Crystal Cove Resort have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Crystal Cove 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 Crystal Cove Resort inspected?

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