Crystal River Seafood

2721 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32303

Seafood

Last inspected: Nov 21, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Crystal River Seafood has seven inspections in the public record. Crystal River Seafood was last inspected on Nov 21, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Tallahassee restaurant scene, where the average is 87, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 21, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 29, 2024

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at cook line area. Manager placed can opener in dish area to be cleaned and sanitized during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-02-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp thawing in standing water. Manager stored shrimp in running water during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Jul 29, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Mar 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jan 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream in wait station cooler. 46F less than 4 hours, Manager adjusted ice and depth of product. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wait staff dumping coffee in hand wash sink by wait staff prep area. Discussed with server.

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small red igloo coolers used to hot hold baked potatoes, interior as well as exterior soiled.

22-02-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Boats on top of make line.

24-05-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On table by steak prep.

12B-07-4

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.

33-23-4

Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Togo containers on floor in dry storage.

24-26-4

Dec 2, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 18, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp and scallops in make table on the left side of cook line since 11am cold above 41F at 1:45pm: shrimp 48F, scallops 48F. Observed employee place food on ice bath. Re-temped at 2:50pm: shrimp 42F, scallops 39F. **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Crystal River Seafood last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Crystal River Seafood on file is from Nov 21, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Crystal River Seafood?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Crystal River Seafood.

How does Crystal River Seafood compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Crystal River Seafood most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tallahassee average of 87.

Has Crystal River Seafood's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Crystal River Seafood have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Crystal River Seafood 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 River Seafood inspected?

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

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