St Johns Tavern

572 N Citrus Ave, Crystal River, FL 34428

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited St Johns Tavern eight times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 26, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around three violations to closer to one violation per visit.

Restaurants in Crystal River average 90, so St Johns Tavern trails the local norm. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 26, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Sour Cream (52F - Cold Holding) in wait station reach-in cooler. Operator moved to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. Observed Fresh Mozzarella (52F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler at kitchen entrance. Employee iced products down. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cook line near kitchen entrance/expo window.

29-49-6

Oct 28, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

May 21, 2025

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Sep 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Cheryl Albert Leslie Henry **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended**

53B-14-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. In bar area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended**

29-17-4

Sep 13, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cheese in walk in cooler. Eggs were placed on proper shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-05-6

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

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Cheryl Albert Leslie Henry **Warning**

53B-14-5

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. In bar area **Warning**

29-17-4

Mar 26, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Nov 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm reading. Operator corrected to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-42-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on top potato chip container. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer

36-73-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-17-4

Sep 16, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was St Johns Tavern last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at St Johns Tavern on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does St Johns Tavern compare to other restaurants in Crystal River?

St Johns Tavern most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Crystal River average of 90.

Has St Johns Tavern's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at St Johns Tavern have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at St Johns Tavern 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 St Johns Tavern inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, St Johns Tavern is inspected around two times per year on average.

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