The Biscuit Barn
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
90
Score
The Biscuit Barn has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 14, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The Biscuit Barn's latest score is in line with the Crystal River average of 90. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee lunch box stored next to milk and above food items for customers in front cooler in wait station area. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall to the right of the walk-in freezer and underneath ovens in rear prep room the cove molding is broken off from the wall.
36-24-5
90
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 22, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Caffeine pill bottle stored on reach in cooler in cook line area. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Dented cans present. See stop sale. Albacore tuna
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups in beverage station
24-08-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall damaged next to wall in freezer Multiple floor tiles in dish machine area in disrepair Ceiling tiles in disrepair in cook line area
36-24-5
61
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents in kitchen soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust. Walk-in-Cooler/freezer floor soiled **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In rear prep area. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups in server area not air dried before stacking **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Deep fryer oil in dry storage, case of hash browns in freezer on floor. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was not running/dripping. Operator turned water on **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-08-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
74
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floor. Walk in cooler floor **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended**
36-10-4
90
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
41
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.apple butter can
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chili (115F - Hot Holding); reheat 168f hollandaise (120F - Hot Holding) reheat 169f operator placed back on stove to reheat.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Out back hose bib on wall
29-34-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For dish machine, operator states he will order it for truck coming in tomorrow.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator could not find application, has clip board showing 7am on start times every day.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Operator states they have not changed them since they took over more than 1 year ago.
29-28-4
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. Open container of milk.
02C-03-5
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. Issued by email to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings. Soiled and has metal flakes on device, operator will clean and replace damaged parts.
14-22-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In kitchen operator secured it. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.ceiling tiles in hot line area large holes where utilities lines go into the ceiling, wall and tile damage on floors and cove in the kitchen
36-32-5
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can of apple butter.
08B-20-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in back prep room.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under equipment in kitchen
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.prep area and walk in cooler . **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor in storage room **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Fresh water tube for soda lines have small leak, into bucket
29-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers and reach in freezers on hot line.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Front service line
14-33-4
18
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Hash brown potatoes restaurant puts potato's out at 8:00am operator date March food after set an up a line at 8 AM **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottles containing sanitizer found in the dish room area **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In back dry stock room.
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor in kitchen operator removed cooking oil from the floor in the kitchen area and placed it in dry stock area on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Operator as an employee removing ice from the freezer and has called in Company to look at door and gasket. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of food debris.
22-08-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Biscuit Barn last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Biscuit Barn on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Biscuit Barn?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Biscuit Barn.
How does The Biscuit Barn compare to other restaurants in Crystal River?
The Biscuit Barn most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Crystal River average of 90.
Has The Biscuit Barn's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Biscuit Barn have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Biscuit Barn 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 The Biscuit Barn inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Biscuit Barn is inspected around three times per year on average.
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