Waterfront Social
Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025
82
Score
Across the available record, Waterfront Social has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 22, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Restaurants in Crystal River average 90, so Waterfront Social trails the local norm. The record reflects steady performance over time.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface: The reach-in cooler across from the cook line had soiled standing water inside. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. The ceiling in the dry storage room closet. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. The floor all around the kitchen is not smooth and durable. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
82
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Poultry (56F - Cold Holding); Fish (56F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (58F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); Fish (50F - Cold Holding); grouper bits (50F - Cold Holding); pork wings (58F - Cold Holding); egg wash (52F - Cold Holding); homemade ranch (46F - Cold Holding); homemade ranch (50F - Cold Holding); homemade ranch (48F - Cold Holding); homemade ranch (49F - Cold Holding); handmade ranch (49F - Cold Holding); homemade ranch (49F - Cold Holding); homemade ranch (43F - Cold Holding); homemade ranch (48F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface: The reach-in cooler across from the cook line had soiled standing water inside.
22-02-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables stored over the sauces in the walk in cooler.
08B-17-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. The reach in cooler across from the cook line had two employees drinks inside. The operator moved the drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The operator moved the tongs off the door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. The floor all around the kitchen is not smooth and durable.
36-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several containers wet nesting in the storage rack area. The operator moved the containers to the dishwasher area. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. The brown cutting board on the cook line is grooved.
14-09-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. The ceiling in the dry storage room closet.
36-37-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. The operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
45
Apr 7, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over cooked shrimp in walk in cooler. Operator corrected shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout kitchen
36-02-5
82
Aug 9, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
61
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
43
Mar 1, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked chicken tenders in reach in freezer by ice machine. Operator corrected shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Less than 100ppm in bar area. Operator changed out sanitizer bottle. Recheck 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Operator states salmon is cooked to order by temperature. Invoice does not have proof of parasite destruction. Distributor emailed proof of parasite destruction during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pooled eggs (72F - Cold Holding) operator states the eggs were removed from refrigeration at 11am checked at 12pm. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. Emailed form to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand wash sink in bar area. Discussed with operator.
31A-11-4
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. Emailed form to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cutting onions in prep area
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups in beverage station. Operator removed to be washed and dried properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Tape on clean dishes
16-46-4
35
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filters next to ice machine not dated with last service date - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-22: **Time Extended**
29-28-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Surface rust on dry storage shelves Fan on prep table in dry storage area soiled - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-22: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors throughout kitchen area have chipped paint. Ceiling tiles soiled in cook line area. Walls soiled in dish machine area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-22: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
82
Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Waterfront Social last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Waterfront Social on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Waterfront Social?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Waterfront Social.
How does Waterfront Social compare to other restaurants in Crystal River?
Waterfront Social most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Crystal River average of 90.
Has Waterfront Social's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waterfront Social have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Waterfront Social 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 Waterfront Social inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Waterfront Social is inspected around three times per year on average.
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