Crescent City — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Overview

Crescent City, Florida has 27 food establishments with 327 inspections on record. The pass rate is 66.7%, below the state average of 86%. Inspections average 5.2 violations per visit.

Data from Florida DBPR (restaurants) and FDACS (retail food). Updated May 2026.

27Facilities
327Total Inspections
0Closures 2026
66.7%Pass Rate
5.2Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

BusinessInspectionsViolationsClosures
Oaks Golf Club 48 362 1
Renegades on the River 52 325 1
Palmeras Restaurant and Grocery 33 248 1
Baja Taco 40 200 1
El Amigo Mexican Restaurant 40 237 0

Crescent City Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Crescent City 66.7% Pass Rate 66.7%
Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%
Crescent City 5.2 Avg Violations / Inspection 5.2
Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7
Crescent City 0 Closures per 100 Facilities 0
Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Crescent City Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

DateBusinessViolationsResult
Belle's Bistro 2 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Oaks Golf Club 6 Call Back - Extension given, pending
McDonald's Restaurant 0 Call Back - Complied
Wendys #72 1 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Oaks Golf Club 8 (1 high) Administrative complaint recommended
McDonald's Restaurant 3 (1 high) Warning Issued

Crescent City Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

CodeViolationCitations
22 Consumer advisory 3,317
23 Chemical properly stored 3,311
36 Proper ventilation 2,042
14 Food contact surfaces 1,547
03 Employee health reporting 1,491

Crescent City Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

12Actions on Record
$5,240Total Fines
$437Avg Fine
$800Largest Fine
7Facilities Fined

Crescent City Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

6Fire Violations
4Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

IssueCitations
Cooking without hood suppression 3
Propane tank stored inside building 1
Fire extinguisher in red zone 1
Other fire safety violation 1

Crescent City Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

In addition to restaurants, Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects grocery stores, markets, gas station food sections, and other retail food establishments. Crescent City has 16 FDACS-regulated facilities with 28 inspections on record and 7 stop-sale orders issued.

16Retail Facilities
28FDACS Inspections
7Stop-Sale Orders

Crescent City FDACS: Recent Stop-Sale Orders

A stop-sale order prohibits a retail food establishment from selling specific products found to be unsafe, improperly stored, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code. Products may be embargoed, destroyed, or returned to the distributor.

DateFacilityProductReason
Mahant 108 4 LLC Brand Name: (Lot #:) 581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
Mahant 108 4 LLC Brand Name: (Lot #:) 581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
Mahant 108 4 LLC Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Mahant 108 4 LLC Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Mahant 108 4 LLC Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Mahant 108 4 LLC Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements
Mahant 108 4 LLC Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements

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Crescent City FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

CodeViolationCitations
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair 6
5-501.11 Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not 5
6-501.12 Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning 4
5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair 4
6-301.11 Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand 3

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Crescent City Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

ChainLocationsStop-Sale OrdersCitations
Winn-Dixie 2 170 584
Save-A-Lot 1 36 399
Circle K 1 102 1,574
Family Dollar 1 316 950
Dollar General 1 57 2,871

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Crescent City: Notable Restaurants

Oaks Golf Club

Crescent City · Most Closures

48 inspections 362 violations 1 closures

Renegades on the River

Crescent City · Most Closures

52 inspections 325 violations 1 closures

Palmeras Restaurant and Grocery

Crescent City · Most Closures

33 inspections 248 violations 1 closures

Baja Taco

Crescent City · Most Inspected

40 inspections 200 violations 1 closures

Belle's Bistro

Crescent City · Recently Inspected

17 inspections 54 violations

McDonald's Restaurant

Crescent City · Recently Inspected

4 inspections 3 violations

Crescent City: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

ChainLocationsViolationsClosures
Wendys 1 113 0
McDonalds 1 3 0

Crescent City Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Crescent City?
Crescent City, Florida has 27 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Crescent City?
The current pass rate for food establishments in Crescent City is 66.7%. The Florida state average is 86%.
What are the most common health violations in Crescent City?
The most frequently cited violations in Crescent City are: Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Crescent City?
Wendys has the most locations in Crescent City with 1 establishments.
How does Crescent City compare to the Florida state average?
Crescent City has a pass rate of 66.7%, which is 19.3 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 5.2 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Crescent City?
Food establishments in Crescent City have an average of 12.1 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Crescent City been assessed?
Food establishments in Crescent City have been assessed $5,240 in fines across 12 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $437 and the largest single fine was $800.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Crescent City restaurants?
6 fire safety violations have been documented across 4 food establishments in Crescent City. The most common issue is cooking without hood suppression.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Crescent City inspected?
Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Crescent City, Florida has 16 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 28 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Crescent City?
FDACS has issued 7 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Crescent City. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Crescent City Restaurants & Food Establishments (27)

Vw River Pub Italian Grille FDACS Retail

1148 County Road 309, Crescent City

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Dollar General # 4696 FDACS Retail

701 N Summit ST, Crescent City

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Winn Dixie Liquor Store 0137 FDACS Retail

1115 N Summit ST SUITE 1, Crescent City

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Cartwright Land and Cattle LLC FDACS Retail

1330 County Road 309, Crescent City

FDACS Retail Food · Grocery Store < 15,000 sq ft

Autozone # 6167 FDACS Retail

501 N Summit ST, Crescent City

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Save a Lot FDACS Retail

925 N Summit ST, Crescent City

FDACS Retail Food · Supermarket

Tierra Blanca Catering Services FDACS Retail

207 S SUMMIT ST, Crescent City

FDACS Retail Food · Food Service