Dennys #6861/Salty Scallop Pub

2380 Nw Us Hwy 19, Crystal River, FL 34428

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show 10 inspections at Dennys #6861/Salty Scallop Pub stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 13, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

Among Crystal River restaurants, the typical score is 90; Dennys #6861/Salty Scallop Pub is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 13, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken in hallway to back room and on cook line with accumulation of food and grease. Discussed with operator.

36-03-4

Sep 16, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean plates to plate food for customers without changing gloves and washing hands. Discussed with employee. Employee washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-27-4

Jun 5, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Apr 24, 2024

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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/ Christy M.

53A-03-7

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris in cook line area.

22-08-4

Feb 2, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.

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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. Employee loaded dirty dishes then began stacking clean dishes. Discussed proper hand washing with operator, operator had dishes rewashed and employee hands washed **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-13-4

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over salmon. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in freezer on cooks line handle soiled

23-24-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and displayed **Corrected On-Site**

50-09-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Hotel pans stacked not air dried. Operator rewashed **Corrected On-Site**

24-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -floor fan near cooks line soiled -soda gun holster in bar soiled

23-03-4

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Food debris on hotel pan lid on clean dish rack. Operator removed and cleaned **Corrected On-Site**

16-48-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler on cook line egg station interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**

22-16-4

Sep 21, 2023

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Sep 6, 2023

Complaint Full

3 minor violations.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices

FL-28

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jan 25, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation.

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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Oct 4, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dennys #6861/Salty Scallop Pub last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dennys #6861/Salty Scallop Pub on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

How does Dennys #6861/Salty Scallop Pub compare to other restaurants in Crystal River?

Dennys #6861/Salty Scallop Pub most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Crystal River average of 90.

Has Dennys #6861/Salty Scallop Pub's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dennys #6861/Salty Scallop Pub have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dennys #6861/Salty Scallop Pub 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 Dennys #6861/Salty Scallop Pub inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dennys #6861/Salty Scallop Pub is inspected around three times per year on average.

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