Taverna Manos

5705 W Gulf To Lake Hwy, Crystal River, FL 34429

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Jun 6, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Taverna Manos, the earliest from 2023. Taverna Manos was last inspected on Jun 6, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 90, which Taverna Manos' 64 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 6, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -Sanitizer Buckets (Chlorine over 200ppm) reviewed the proper amount of bleach needed for proper sanitization. Operator remade buckets Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. - 2 door reach in freezer; raw frozen chicken not in original packaging stored above raw frozen shrimp not in original packaging.

08A-17-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris -Kitchen can opener.

22-02-4

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. -Rear area by back door. **Repeat Violation**

33-31-5

Dec 19, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Carton containing raw shell eggs stored on top of refrigerated make-table directly on top of pans containing olives and peppers. Employee removed raw eggs from area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at spigot behind building by back door.

29-34-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach-in cooler at cookline: salmon (57F - Cold Holding); fish (48F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the fish was thawed under running water approximately one hour prior and placed both into a freezer to rapidly cool to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Two International Food Service Executives Association food handler certificates missing date of training posted on cooler at front counter. Manager stated the training was completed in march and added proper dates during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

53B-10-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at refrigerated make-table at kitchen entrance heavily stained.

22-02-4

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked plastic pan on prep table near kitchen entrance.

14-38-4

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Large accumulation of unused equipment inside fenced area behind building.

33-31-5

May 22, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 15, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of medicine on rear prep table above food equipment and single service items

41-07-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef above dressing in reach in cooler. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in dish area

36-17-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets stored on top of roll top cooler in storage area

40-06-5

Jun 29, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 25, 2023

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

View 3 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taverna Manos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taverna Manos on file is from Jun 6, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taverna Manos?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taverna Manos.

How does Taverna Manos compare to other restaurants in Crystal River?

Taverna Manos most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Crystal River average of 90.

Has Taverna Manos' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taverna Manos have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taverna Manos 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 Taverna Manos inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taverna Manos is inspected around three times per year on average.

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