Crystal River Seafood Rest
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
52
Score
Across the available record, Crystal River Seafood Rest has 14 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Feb 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 12 violations per visit lately, up from roughly seven violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited five times.
By comparison, the average Jacksonville facility scores 74, putting Crystal River Seafood Rest on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
14
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
52
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
64
May 6, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee in dish area handle soiled dishes then put away clean dishes for drying without washing hands. Inspector educated employee proper handwashing procedures. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed opened box of raw oysters stored on top of box fries in walk-in freezer. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Observed time marker for cooked hush puppies held on time as a public health control as 10:35-4:00. Employee fixed time marking. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed hush puppy batter being held on time as a public health control on cook line with no time marking. Employee stated it had been removed from walk-in cooler 3.5 hours prior and added time marking. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags with date marking date they were delivered per person in charge, not when last oyster was used.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one employee engaging in food preparation with expired food handler training.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed one food manager certification expired 12/13/2018.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spatula stored in hand wash sink at end of cook line. Employee removed spatula. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed cut kale being held on time as a public health control per employee with a time marking but not written on time as a public health control paperwork. Person in charge added kale to paperwork. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed multiple pies in walk-in cooler with no date marking when pies were removed from freezer. Pies are baked on site then frozen.
02C-04-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing cove molding near rear exit door of kitchen.
36-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair piping under three compartment sink and ceiling in walk-in cooler.
14-71-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage with lid stored on prep table on cook line. Employee removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed; employee speaker stored on prep table next to clean wiping cloths across from cook line. Employee phone stored on prep shelf next to spices near canned goods. Person in charge removed employee items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under corner of rear exit door with visible light shining through.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor, wall, and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed; soiled floors under cook line and ice machine. Soiled walls under and behind ice machine and three compartment sink. Soiled ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area. Dust build up around vents above cook line and dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed extremely faded or missing handwashing signs at multiple hand wash sinks throughout establishment.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled sides of fryers on cook line. Soiled gaskets and frame on walk-in cooler door. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed whisk with rubber handle in disrepair stored above three compartment sink.
14-12-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on shelves in walk-in cooler.
14-17-4
17
Nov 12, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed two employees on cook line don gloves before washing hands. Employees were instructed to wash hands before donning gloves while preparing foods.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee grab ready to eat foods and place on plate for service. Inspector coached employee on making sure hands are washed and gloved before touching ready to eat foods.
09-01-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed containers of house made hush puppies person in charge indicated were held on time as a public health control. Hush puppies had time marking but are not on the written time as a public health control paperwork.
03F-10-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board at flip top cooler across from grill station.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on bottom shelf of prep table on cook line stored next to oil boxes.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee speaker on shelf above flip top coolers on cook line. Person in charge moved to designated employee belonging area. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with beard handling food items with no beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; fryers with grease build up on sides. Soiled gaskets on reach in coolers on cook line across from grill station. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on metal pan stored on drying rack for clean equipment across from three compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two containers of white powdery substance above tea brewing machines unlabeled. Person in charge indicated it was sugar for tea and labeled accordingly.
02D-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank outside rear entrance not secured.
51-11-4
43
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At hot holding unit in kitchen, fries (115F - Hot Holding, retemp 157F). Employee dropped fries back into fryer to raise temperature. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler next to beverage station in kitchen, clam chowder (48F - Cold Holding). Chowder was made 4/13. Operator stated chowder was placed in cooler two hours prior. Operator placed item into walk in cooler to lower temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. At flip top reach in cooler holding salads and sauces had time marking that exceeded four hours (11-4). Operator fixed time markings to correct time limit. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-01-5
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 that was opened two days prior per employee, was not date marked. Employee added date mark. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs placed on handle of stove. Employee removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Under prep table on kitchen make line, employee jacket and bag on top of cooking oil and container of sugar. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several clean clear plastic containers above triple sink were not stored to dry properly. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor, walls and or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under flip top cooler on make line has build up. Floor under fryer has grease build up. Walls behind triple sink are soiled. Ceiling tiles above make line in kitchen are soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above fryers and grill have grease build up. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At hand wash station on make line and hand sink by back door, faucet leaking when turned off. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
43
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect at triple sink. Operator was able to kill fly and clean. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler, rice (46F - Cold Holding); catfish (44F - Cold Holding); scallops (44F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (45F - Cold Holding). Operator stated reach-in cooler was at 40f this morning, noticed temperature had gone up, discovered nit not working. Operator has called for repair, has freezer door open to lower temperature until repair is made. At cook line, corn (62F - Cold Holding); hush puppy mix (62F - Cold Holding). Items out for less than 1 hour, employee placed ice on product. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. In back kitchen past back door, bag of towels on floor.
21-17-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On hanging utensil rack, one whisk has duct tape on handle.
14-71-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On clean dish shelves by office, plastic containers stacked before air drying. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor and wall on cook line at broiler, grease build up. Ceiling at prep area by office has dust build up.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At prep area by office, bulk sugar container exterior soiled. In wait station, reach-in freezer gasket has build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. In wait station, handwash sink faucet leaking.
29-11-4
55
Apr 17, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Apr 13, 2023
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Build up of grease around grease receptacle and running down along parking lot, per operator receptacle was overflowing but has already been pumped out and surrounded areas still need to be cleaned up. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-13: Operator has attempted to clean, some grease remains. **Time Extended**
33-20-4
95
Apr 12, 2023
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Build up of grease around grease receptacle and running down along parking lot, per operator receptacle was overflowing but has already been pumped out and surrounded areas still need to be cleaned up. **Warning**
33-20-4
95
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In top and bottom of wait station reach-in cooler, seafood spread (47F - Cold Holding); slaw (50F - Cold Holding); cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (51F - Cold Holding) ; cinnamon butter (51F - Cold Holding); cream (51F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items in cooler for approximately 3 hours, all Time/Temperature Control for Safety foods foods moved to walk-in cooler . **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler under steam table at cook line, pan of raw coconut shrimp stored over pan of pasta.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One manager certification expired.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink at cook line, pan and ice in handwash sink.
31A-11-4
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. Operator has form, he was not informed current employees must sign also.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink at wait station, hot water turned off.
27-16-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans and containers on clean dish shelves.
24-08-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, cases of unwashed produce stored over containers of washed produce and sauces.
08B-17-4
45
Aug 2, 2022
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator called for service. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler, hamburger (43F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (37F - Cold Holding); salmon (40F - Cold Holding); shrimp (48F - Cooling). Ambient temperature 44f, Operator stated he checked temperature 2 hours earlier and ambient was 38f. Walk-in cooler has been opened during prep and delivery. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of chemical cleaner stored on lower shelf on cook line next to styrofoam containers. Employee moved to chemical storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for dish machine.
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile and vent in prep area, by office entrance, dust build up. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Plastic bag of personal food in walk-in cooler, stored on case of sour cream packets.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in prep area, no beard guard. **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple reach-in cooler gaskets on cook line are torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line and in server station, interior top plates have encrusted splatter debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple reach-in cooler gaskets on cook line soiled. Side of oven on cook line, next to fryer, build up of grease. Fryer exhaust plate, above fry baskets, has grease build up. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Drain line for handwash sink on cook line disconnected, line draining into bucket.
29-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar container in prep area not labeled. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Crystal River Seafood Rest last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Crystal River Seafood Rest on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Crystal River Seafood Rest?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Crystal River Seafood Rest.
How does Crystal River Seafood Rest compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Crystal River Seafood Rest most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Crystal River Seafood Rest's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Crystal River Seafood Rest have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Crystal River Seafood Rest means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Crystal River Seafood Rest inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Crystal River Seafood Rest is inspected around four times per year on average.
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