Mr King
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
64
Score
Mr King has been inspected 11 times since 2022. On Jan 7, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
“Floor soiled/has accumulation” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Crystal River restaurant, which scores around 90. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored above ready-to-eat vegetables in reach-in cooler on cook line. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Fresh Garlic in Oil Mixture (87F - Cold Holding) stored on cart in front of cook line. Operator moved to freezer for rapid cooling. Discussed item being a time/temperature control for safety food item. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable used to cut vegetables in prep area.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout kitchen underneath equipment and in walk-in cooler. Certain sections of kitchen tile not smooth and easily cleanable.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease and food debris along cook line underneath cooking equipment.
23-03-4
64
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw comminuted pork stored over raw shrimp in walk-in cooler. Operator moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored on prep table. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink in rear of kitchen blocked with boxes. Operator moved and made handwash sink accessible. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
67
Jun 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw scallops and shrimp in walk-in cooler. Operator moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
86
Mar 22, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over ready-to-eat krab rangoon filling in walk-in cooler at time of callback **Warning** Priority: High Priority
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time Extended - Observed 12 rodent droppings at at time of callback inspection in wait station area, warewashing area, and dry storage area. **Warning** High Priority
35A-04-4
74
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dented cans present. See stop sale. Soy sauce **Warning**
01B-01-4
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 **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bin of tools stored in hand wash sink in storage area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
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 - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler including cooked meats and noodles **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water shut off at hand wash sink in storage area **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floor **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of carrots on walk in cooler floor **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed snow peas stored over cooked chicken in walk in cooler **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen area **Warning**
36-17-5
43
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
35
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 12 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -plastic pint container used as scoop for flour in dry storage
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on multiple cooler/freezer door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on clean dish table. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in kitchen. Employee moved to dining area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Floor Through out storage area and walk in cooler in kitchen soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers in storage area.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Produce stored on floor in walk in cooler, soy sauce buckets on floor near cooks line **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Reach-in freezers in storage area, reach in coolers on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Plastic tub of won't ton strips uncovered in server area -cooked chicken wings uncovered in walk in
08B-12-5
Basic - Walls in/above storage area to kitchen entrance, near mop sink soiled with accumulated cobwebs, debris, and/or dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
47
May 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk-in cooler raw chicken stored above cooked pork and raw shrimp. Operator moved items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Hot water broken at hand sink, employee washed hands with cold water, educated staff on hand washing technique and need for hot (100F) water at hand sinks. Operator began repairing sink during inspection. ** Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-19-4
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. Provided operator with DBPR HR Forms 5030-103 and 5030-104
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. Provided operator with DBPR HR Forms 5030-103 and 5030-104
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At kitchen entrance near dish machine. Operator began repairing sink during inspection.
27-16-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cook line prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone and cigarettes stored on shelf with bag in the box sodas. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk in cooler floor soiled -ceiling in rear storage and in kitchen has cobwebs and debris build up -wall and floor under/behind dish machine soiled with mold like substance.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cook line and in storage area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bus tub of cooked chicken on floor, operator moved to cooler shelving. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -multiple reach in cooler and freezer gaskets and exterior soiled -top of cooks line **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -walk in cooler and multiple reach in cooler shelves soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Pan of Cut leafy greens stored near hand sink, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-54-4
Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Old boxes, wooden pallet and other items in garbage enclosure.
33-30-4
33
Sep 12, 2022
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drinking tumblers wet nesting, operator we washed and allow tumblers to air dry before being put back in the service **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cooling line operator has floors moped in kitchen.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair. Cooks line and dry stockroom
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Large bus tubs of marinated chicken in floor in walk in cooler operator moved chicken from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in gap by cooks cold table operator removed knife stored between equipment from in cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of cooks line
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. *Tall reach in coolers mold spike substances snide reach. Operator had inside of reach in cooler cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of soup containers and lids stored on floor in dry stockroom operator moved plastics containers off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mr King last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mr King on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mr King?
Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mr King.
How does Mr King compare to other restaurants in Crystal River?
Mr King most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Crystal River average of 90.
Has Mr King's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mr King have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mr King 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 Mr King inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mr King is inspected around three times per year on average.
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