Kanes Cattle Co

508 N Citrus Ave, Crystal River, FL 34429
Steakhouse
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Kanes Cattle Co stretching back to 2022. Kanes Cattle Co was last inspected on Apr 23, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited four times.

The city-wide average sits at 90, which Kanes Cattle Co's 70 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Sour Cream (44F - Cold Holding) in mini fridge reach-in cooler off cook line area. Operator removed items and moved to another cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Medicine not labeled properly. Stored on shelf on cook line next to spices above reach-in cooler area. Operator moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-22-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing in liquor storage room behind kitchen.
36-36-4
70
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw sausage stored over ice cubes molds in reach-in freezer. Operator moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Butter (47F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler (mini fridge) in wait station area stored overnight. Rear of fridge is iced up. Operator removed all products and defrosted fridge.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Butter (47F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler (mini fridge) in wait station area stored overnight. Rear of fridge is iced up. Operator removed all products and defrosted fridge.
03A-02-5
55
Jun 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 1. Observed commercially packaged tuna fully thawed in sealed reduced oxygen packaging. Stored in unit overnight per operator. See Stop Sale. 2. Observed commercially packaged Atlantic salmon fully thawed in sealed reduced oxygen packaging. Stored in unit overnight per operator. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet, observed on two threaded faucets above mop sink at exterior of building. **Warning**
29-42-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 1. Observed commercially packaged tuna fully thawed in sealed reduced oxygen packaging. Stored in unit overnight per operator. See Stop Sale. 2. Observed commercially packaged Atlantic salmon fully thawed in sealed reduced oxygen packaging. Stored in unit overnight per operator. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Avantco reach in freezer door gasket, next to cookline in kitchen. Operator cleaned during inspection. 2. Hood filters above grill at cookline in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-03-4
67
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board at cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
86
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over buttermilk in walk in cooler **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. tuna (53F - Cold Holding); calamari (53F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (50F - Cold Holding); smoked Gouda (53F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (51F - Cold Holding); burrata (53F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (52F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler next to fryer station. Operator states no temperature monitoring has been done today. See stop sale. tuna (53F - Cold Holding); calamari (53F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (50F - Cold Holding); smoked Gouda (53F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (51F - Cold Holding); burrata (53F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (52F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board at cook line **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Yellow chemical spray bottle in bar area. **Warning**
41-21-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
45
Apr 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medication employee medication on table near cook line. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Basic - Cases of Food stored on floor in dry storage and Walk-in-Cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Multiple fish not removed from pre packaged rop before thawing **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on counter near cook line. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
74
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above cooked potatoes and crab in walk in cooler. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pork 54F. Pork in hotel pan in ice bin on cooks line. Container stacked too high, middle/lower portion of pork 41F. Operator states pork was placed in container from walk in cooler at 12:00pm. Operator moved pork into smaller pans deep into the ice. First temperature at 12:30pm. Second temperature at 1:00pm 42F**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna thawed in prep cooler still sealed in ROP
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Glasses stacked in server area not air dried
24-08-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Pickle bucket stored on floor in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
21-38-4
52
May 9, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen door has gaps at bottom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-09: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment in bar and kitchen areas heavily soiled with debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-09: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in wall/screen in wall above hand sink in kitchen where's pipes come into building light from outside can easily be seen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-09: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk-in cooler rusted/soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-09: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Walls/ceiling/floors in shed behind restaurant not smooth and easily cleanable. Open rafters in ceiling, plywood floors, metal walls. Operator states they are going to enclose properly. Broken drywall along back door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-09: **Time Extended**
36-30-4
78
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener, table top mixer, **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Stored kitchen sink full of knives operator removed knives from hand washing sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in dishmachine. **Warning**
16-32-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Meats and sea foods in cooler not date marked **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue squeeze bottle was labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of bacon and ice cream I freeze and potatoes on walk in cooler and freezer **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of serving line and speed rack for spice rack. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
50

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kanes Cattle Co last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kanes Cattle Co on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kanes Cattle Co?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Kanes Cattle Co.

How does Kanes Cattle Co compare to other restaurants in Crystal River?

Kanes Cattle Co most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Crystal River average of 90.

Has Kanes Cattle Co's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kanes Cattle Co have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Kanes Cattle Co 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 Kanes Cattle Co inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kanes Cattle Co is inspected around two times per year on average.