Crystal River Smokehouse & Grill
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
64
Score
Crystal River Smokehouse & Grill appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 19, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly 10 violations before.
Looking across the full record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Crystal River Smokehouse & Grill's latest score of 64 falls below the Crystal River average of 90. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface: The fans in the walk-in cooler were soiled with dust and a mold-like substance. The fans in the reach-in refrigerator in the back kitchen on the left side were soiled with a mold-like substance. The fryer basket and the basket holders were soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach, on the floor on the left side of the reach-in refrigerator, near the ice bin. The operator swept up the dead roach and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. A box of frying oil by the cook line on the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface: The shelf under the grill is soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
64
Jun 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on cutting boards opposite cookline in kitchen.
22-02-4
90
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
90
Aug 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Wings prepped 8/1 Cooked chicken prepped 7/26 **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Wings prepped 8/1 Cooked chicken prepped 7/26 **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly on cutting board in cook line area 2 live flies on power cord in cook line area **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in front cook line area. Operator supplied paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Pauline Maurice **Warning**
53B-02-5
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. Pauline Maurice **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Zep spray bottle in kitchen. Operator labeled bleach. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee beverage around the kitchen on prep tables **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk in cooler **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
35
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Slicer soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Warewashing conducted in outdoor area. Three compartment sink in rear outside area with dirty pans. **Repeat Violation**
16-25-5
Basic - Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Repeat Violation**
33-23-4
Basic - Interior of oven in kitchen prep area has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelf above cooks line equipment soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
61
Sep 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
37
May 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. 0ppm. Operator set up 3 compartment sink to manually sanitize. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-19: 0ppm **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-19: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Gabrielle Maritza **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-19: There are no employees at the establishment that are certified food managers **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Quaternary strips Chlorine strips expired 2022 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-19: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-19: **Admin Complaint**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-19: Operator has not completed training **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
52
Mar 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 15 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. 0ppm. Operator set up 3 compartment sink to manually sanitize. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2/1/2023 **Warning**
50-17-3
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 operator states was opened Tuesday 3/14 **Warning**
02C-03-5
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. Emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Gabrielle Maritza **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Quaternary strips Chlorine strips expired 2022 **Warning**
16-37-1
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/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Cleaner hung near outdoor utility sink Blue chemical in squeeze bottles **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in 76F water. Operator replaced with clean utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Au jus in walk in cooler. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple water bottles in cook line area. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. In cook line area **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Insect control device installed on bottom shelf of prep table next to clean utensils. Operator removed all utensils to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35B-02-4
26
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Crystal River Smokehouse & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Crystal River Smokehouse & Grill on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Crystal River Smokehouse & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Crystal River Smokehouse & Grill.
How does Crystal River Smokehouse & Grill compare to other restaurants in Crystal River?
Crystal River Smokehouse & Grill most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Crystal River average of 90.
Has Crystal River Smokehouse & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Crystal River Smokehouse & Grill have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Crystal River Smokehouse & Grill 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 River Smokehouse & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Crystal River Smokehouse & Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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