Peck's Old Port Cove
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
86
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Peck's Old Port Cove, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 28, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “food stored on floor” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
That's lower than the typical Crystal River restaurant, which scores around 90. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over ready-to-eat sauce in walk-in cooler. Operator moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
86
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 4, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler - raw ground beef stored over cooked crab - operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. At walk in cooler -Prime rib 81F at 5:15 (cooling since 3:00)- at current rate of cooling food will not reach to 70F within 2 hours - see stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. At walk in cooler -Prime rib 81F at 5:15 (cooling since 3:00)- at current rate of cooling food will not reach to 70F within 2 hours - see stop sale. **Warning**
03D-01-5
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) **Warning**
22-41-4
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. At dishwashing area- employee handling dirty dishes then proceeded to handle clean dishes without washing their hands- educated operator - employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found At indoor bar- in dinning room- approximately 4 small flying insects landing on bar counter. At outside bar area - approximately 3 small flying insects landing on bar counter. **Warning**
35A-02-7
41
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in bar area. Operator labeled soapy water. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee iced tea in reach in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored over ready to eat sauce in walk in cooler. Operator corrected shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
82
Apr 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw fish on Walk-in-Cooler. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with printed advisory, operator hung during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
02A-01-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in bar area. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple items on floor in kitchen, Walk-in-Cooler. Operator removed during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
70
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in rear prep area. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -deep fryer oil on floor in dry storage, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -signs missing at hand sink in rear prep area and on cooks line. Operator hung signs **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -to go boxes on floor in dry storage. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
82
May 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly in dish area of kitchen. Operator removed. **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. Operator hung HR 5030-104 during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Steel scrub pads in hand sink behind bar indicating it is used for other purposes than hand washing. Operator moved scrub pads. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At sink in prep area near three compartment sink. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -under/behind dish machine wall and three compartment sink soiled -cove molding soiled/damaged in multiple area throughout kitchen. -behind equipment on cooks line.
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Smaller ice machine adjacent to soda fountain in dining room has mold like growth on plastic guard.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In three door reach in near dish area employee food stored above food for service. Operator relocated to proper location. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
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 tobacco product on shelf above prep table next to probe thermometer. Operator removed. -employee bag and unopened sodas stored on shelf above three compartment sink. Operator moved items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Deep fryer oil in dry storage on floor. Operator moved to proper location. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fan on cooks line soiled with dust and debris. -counter with soda fountain and iced tea machine -mold and sticky substance buildup on soda fountain behind nozzles
23-03-4
45
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some tags **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: Majority have date, two missing **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Per Micheal D. Ice machine has been added to middle bar, current ice machine is not locked as per provisos. There is no hand wash sink near new ice machine, or on pathway to machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: Plans have been submitted to Tallahassee. Spoke to Brianna. Hand wash sink has been installed, no lock on ice machine in dining area. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Provisos indicate that ice machine must have lock, because it is in dining area, there is no lock on door. Soup station in dining room, steam table and bowls, manager moved all to kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: **Time Extended**
08B-62-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Peck's Old Port Cove last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Peck's Old Port Cove on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Peck's Old Port Cove?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Peck's Old Port Cove.
How does Peck's Old Port Cove compare to other restaurants in Crystal River?
Peck's Old Port Cove most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Crystal River average of 90.
Has Peck's Old Port Cove's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Peck's Old Port Cove have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Peck's Old Port Cove 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 Peck's Old Port Cove inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Peck's Old Port Cove is inspected around three times per year on average.
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