La Casa Di Norma

1609 Se Hwy 19, Crystal River, FL 34429
Italian
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, La Casa Di Norma has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Jan 22, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, showing up two times.

By comparison, the average Crystal River facility scores 90, putting La Casa Di Norma on the weaker side. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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. Gallon of milk in wait station opened last Saturday without a date. Operator dated. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink off cook line.
27-16-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple cooking and serving utensils stored in water at 109F. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
78
Jun 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table-Raghu sauce 114F - hot holding, marinara 109F- hot holding- food out of temperature for 1 hour- operator placed to be reheated to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At large double door reach in cooler- non food grade shopping to-go bag used to store bread- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils at cookline e stored in standing water of 107F- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
70
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Alexandra **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: Operator does not have proof of certified food manager **Admin Complaint**
53A-04-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine moved to server station. Pizza oven removed and reach in freezer added. Dish machine added by 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: Discussed with Breanna in plan review who stated no plans have been submitted **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind 3 compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Admin Complaint**
36-27-5
78
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine moved to server station. Pizza oven removed and reach in freezer added. Dish machine added by 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Alexandra **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**
53A-04-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind 3 compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
78
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 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 **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above tomatoes in reach in cooler **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Alexandra **Warning**
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponge and container stored in hand wash sink in cook line area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine moved to server station. Pizza oven removed and reach in freezer added. Dish machine added by 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Orange spray bottle in 3 compartment sink area **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind 3 compartment sink **Warning**
36-27-5
47
May 22, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in 3 compartment sink area. Operator killed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-6
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 digital copy to operator
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit
16-37-1
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Multiple reach in coolers missing thermometers
05-09-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe on mop sink disconnected
29-08-4
64
Jul 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment and 3 compartment sink in kitchen area. Floor tiles in disrepair **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
95
Feb 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over cooked meatballs in reach in freezer
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2/1/23
50-17-3
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**
11-27-4
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. Emailed form to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. 74F after running approximately 3 minutes
27-10-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor in kitchen area
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table shelf
12B-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Casa Di Norma last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Casa Di Norma on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Casa Di Norma?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Casa Di Norma.

How does La Casa Di Norma compare to other restaurants in Crystal River?

La Casa Di Norma most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Crystal River average of 90.

Has La Casa Di Norma's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Casa Di Norma have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Casa Di Norma 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 La Casa Di Norma inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Casa Di Norma is inspected around three times per year on average.