The Boil Yard
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
90
Score
Public records show 15 inspections at The Boil Yard stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 10, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Among Crystal River restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
15
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple fans on cook line with dust build up. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-10: Employee started to remove fans to clean. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Several cuttings board have cut marks and is are longer cleanable on cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-10: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
90
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination on end of salad buffet. **Warning**
08B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut Lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); Cut Tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese (52F - Cold Holding) in salad buffet in seating area. Operator started to ice products down. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed toxic chemicals stored next to food items underneath prep table on cook line. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in bar area. Blocked with strainer. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in bar area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple fans on cook line with dust build up. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Several cuttings board have cut marks and is are longer cleanable on cook line. **Warning**
14-09-4
47
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam and oyster tags for 90 days. Tags discarded by staff member. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: **Time Extended**
01C-02-4
90
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tuna, mahi, and salmon in sealed vacuum packed bags in reach-in cooler drawers completely thawed. Issued stop sale. Discussed with operator. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Cut Lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Cut Tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding) in salad reach-in cooler in wait station/prep area. Items had been in cooler for more than 4 hours. Issued stop sale. -Mashed Potatoes (59F - Cold Holding); Cut Cabbage (61F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese (66F - Cold Holding); Ribs (51F - Cold Holding); Cut Tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (51F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. Items had been in cooler for more than 4 hours. Issued stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Cut Lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Cut Tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding) in salad reach-in cooler in wait station/prep area. Items had been in cooler for more than 4 hours. Issued stop sale. -Mashed Potatoes (59F - Cold Holding); Cut Cabbage (61F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese (66F - Cold Holding); Ribs (51F - Cold Holding); Cut Tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (51F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. Items had been in cooler for more than 4 hours. Issued stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam and oyster tags for 90 days. Tags discarded by staff member. **Warning**
01C-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine on white guard. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tuna, mahi, and salmon in sealed vacuum packed bags in reach-in cooler drawers completely thawed. Issued stop sale. Discussed with operator. **Warning**
06-09-1
52
Jun 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: Operator has until August 1st **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Jun 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
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.
53B-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -Two blue co2 tanks not secured outside of walk-in beer cooler. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. -Cookline right reach in cooler door gaskets
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. -Shelving throughout dry storage room constructed of absorbent unsealed plywood. **Repeat Violation**
14-47-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -Salad station reach in cooler
29-49-6
67
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
20
Mar 22, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
95
Mar 21, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding); Plant Foods (47F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (48F - Cold Holding) operator states items have been in cooler for one hour. Operator added ice bags and moved items to cool **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Eggs stored on floor in Walk-in-Cooler **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
82
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: Newer tags **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: **Time Extended**
01C-05-4
82
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm reading, chlorine sanitizer jug empty, no refill available. Operator set up three compartment sink with quaternary tablets. **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooks line cooler not holding proper temperature operator states items have been in cooler over 4 hours, no temperatures were checked today. Diced Tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); Cooked Pasta (49F - Cold Holding); Avocado (49F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese (55F - Cold Holding); Pico (51F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (57F - Cold Holding); Lobster Butter (51F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cabbage (55F - Cold Holding); Bleu Cheese Crumbles (52F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooks line cooler not holding proper temperature operator states items have been in cooler over 4 hours, no temperatures were checked today. Diced Tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); Cooked Pasta (49F - Cold Holding); Avocado (49F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese (55F - Cold Holding); Pico (51F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (57F - Cold Holding); Lobster Butter (51F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cabbage (55F - Cold Holding); Bleu Cheese Crumbles (52F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning**
01C-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like growth on interior ice machine plastic guard **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor in Walk-in Freezer **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Iced tea in server area uncovered **Warning**
08B-12-5
45
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm reading on dish machine. Sanitizer solution empty, operator replaced, corrected to 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener blade soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Plastic guard interior guard of ice machine soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In dish area under three compartment sink and dish machine, cove molding detached from wall
36-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cook line table next to hand sink. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Outdoor walk-in cooler not functioning
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall from old electric installation near reach in freezer on cook line
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of grey microwave on cooks line soiled
22-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -lower portion of wall under dish area -floor behind cook line equipment soiled **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
55
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-27: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled, can opener soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-27: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
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/. Operator added external cargo container outside the back of the building, directly across from bar door, and beer cooler. Container converted into dry storage currently housing single service items, alcohol, and dry food goods. Interior of container does not have smooth easily cleanable surfaces. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-27: **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-27: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-27: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Operator added external cargo container outside the back of the building, directly across from bar door, and beer cooler. Container converted into dry storage currently housing single service items, alcohol, and dry food goods. Interior of container does not have smooth easily cleanable surfaces. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-27: **Admin Complaint**
36-30-4
61
Feb 24, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Behind bar 100 ppm Quatinary sanitizer. **Warning**
22-43-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. chili (61F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (61F - Cold Holding); key lime pie with skim milk (60F - Cold Holding); cooked sweet potatoes (61F - Cold Holding); cooked baker potato's (61F - Cold Holding); cooked red potatoes (61F - Cold Holding) see stop sale **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Reach in cooler prep cooler near fry station, lobster (44F - Cold Holding); frog legs (45F - Cold Holding)all items where iced down or moved to other coolers until repairs can be made -walk in cooler inside kitchen, chili (61F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (61F - Cold Holding); key lime pie with skim milk (60F - Cold Holding); cooked sweet potatoes (61F - Cold Holding); cooked baker potato's (61F - Cold Holding); cooked red potatoes (61F - Cold Holding). **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee went outside to smoke a cigarette and did not wash hands when they returned. **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. 9 plum tomato's, and 9 avocados. **Warning**
01B-07-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled, can opener soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
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/. Operator added external cargo container outside the back of the building, directly across from bar door, and beer cooler. Container converted into dry storage currently housing single service items, alcohol, and dry food goods. Interior of container does not have smooth easily cleanable surfaces. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 9 avocados and 9 plum tomato's see stop sale **Warning**
08B-20-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee had drink on cold line. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.floors under equipment soiled **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Operator will remove them. **Warning**
35B-08-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Food pan of red potatoes stored in ice bin to cool down, had operator remove it **Warning**
08B-31-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On hot line. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of Cooking equipment shelving in kitchen. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Operator added external cargo container outside the back of the building, directly across from bar door, and beer cooler. Container converted into dry storage currently housing single service items, alcohol, and dry food goods. Interior of container does not have smooth easily cleanable surfaces. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
36-30-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth not in sanitizer on cooks line. **Warning**
21-12-4
13
Aug 5, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1:30pm coleslaw (47F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (40F - Cold Holding); pasta (50F - Cold Holding); salsa (50F - Cold Holding) operator was able to document temperature At 11:00. Operator put small bags of ice on food to cool down food. 2:45 coleslaw (40F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (40F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (40F - Cold Holding); pasta (40F - Cold Holding); salsa (40F - Cold Holding)** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Reviewed plans with duke at plan review. Call supervisor Allison M. And review plans. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Basic - Wall not need to be smooth and nonabsorbent , Ana easily cleanable in food storage, cargo containers, storing dry food and single service items. Floors walls and ceiling need to smooth and cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
36-30-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of grease and food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface fan inside walk in cooler soiled with and rust and dust. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in outside walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-02-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Boil Yard last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Boil Yard on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Boil Yard?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at The Boil Yard.
How does The Boil Yard compare to other restaurants in Crystal River?
The Boil Yard most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Crystal River average of 90.
Has The Boil Yard's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Boil Yard have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Boil Yard 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 Boil Yard inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Boil Yard is inspected around four times per year on average.
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