Crystal River — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Overview

Crystal River, Florida has 146 food establishments with 1,977 inspections on record. The pass rate is 78.3%, below the state average of 86%. Inspections average 4.6 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $400 assessed to Mr King in Crystal River on May 29, 2025.

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

146Facilities
1,977Total Inspections
0Closures 2026
78.3%Pass Rate
4.6Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

BusinessInspectionsViolationsClosures
Oysters Restaurant 55 835 7
Plantation Resort on Crystal River 56 590 4
Backwater Fins 44 234 4
Pho 84 31 142 4
Waterfront Social 55 591 3

Crystal River Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Crystal River 78.3% Pass Rate 78.3%
Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%
Crystal River 4.6 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.6
Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7
Crystal River 0 Closures per 100 Facilities 0
Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Crystal River Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

DateBusinessViolationsResult
Crystal Isle-encore Crystal River 3 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Bowlero Crystal River 3 Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Tiki at Paddletail 7 (2 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Pizza Joint Wood Fire Pies 0 Call Back - Complied
Roccos Cafe 0 Call Back - Complied
Dewdrop Farms LLC 6 (3 high) Administrative complaint recommended
Dan's Clam Stand 11 (4 high) Administrative complaint recommended
Roccos Cafe 16 (6 high) Administrative complaint recommended
Bayside Kraft Kitchen 17 (6 high) Administrative complaint recommended
Waterfront Social 11 (5 high) Administrative complaint recommended

Crystal River Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Crystal River Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

85Actions on Record
$32,420Total Fines
$427Avg Fine
$1,100Largest Fine
32Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

DateBusinessFineCase
May 29, 2025 Mr King $400 3--2025033814
Jul 1, 2025 Copp Winery and Brewery $400 3--2025039575
Nov 6, 2025 Cody's Original Roadhouse $400 3--2025071338
Apr 27, 2026 Los Magueyes Mexican Restaurant of Crystal River INC $400 3--2026023310
Jul 14, 2025 Pho 84 $300 3--2025042934
Feb 2, 2026 Cedar River Seafood of Crystal River $200 3--2025090926
Aug 13, 2025 El Ranchito Mexican Grill $200 3--2025044525

Crystal River Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

17Fire Violations
10Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

IssueCitations
Cooking without hood suppression 7
Other fire safety violation 4
Fire extinguisher in red zone 4
Exit blocked or locked 2

Crystal River 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. Crystal River has 55 FDACS-regulated facilities with 139 inspections on record and 53 stop-sale orders issued.

55Retail Facilities
139FDACS Inspections
53Stop-Sale Orders
16Orders in 2026

Crystal River 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
Pandoras-box-tobacco-shop-LLC-392437 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Pandoras-box-tobacco-shop-LLC-392437 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Pandoras-box-tobacco-shop-LLC-392437 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Pandoras-box-tobacco-shop-LLC-392437 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Pandoras-box-tobacco-shop-LLC-392437 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Pandoras-box-tobacco-shop-LLC-392437 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling Comments: Print Date: 1/30/2026 Page…
Pandoras-box-tobacco-shop-LLC-392437 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling Comments:
Pandoras-box-tobacco-shop-LLC-392437 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling Comments: Print Date: 1/30/2026 Page…
Pandoras-box-tobacco-shop-LLC-392437 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling Comments:
Pandoras-box-tobacco-shop-LLC-392437 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling Comments: Print Date: 1/30/2026 Page…

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Crystal River FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

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Crystal River Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

ChainLocationsStop-Sale OrdersCitations
Dollar General 2 57 2,871
Circle K 2 102 1,574
Dollar Tree 1 9 1,084
Little Caesars 1 0 12
RaceTrac 1 29 460
Sunoco 1 256 487
Walgreens 1 1 743
Whole Foods 1 11 102

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Crystal River: Notable Restaurants

Crystal River: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

ChainLocationsViolationsClosures
Burger King 1 65 1
Dunkin 1 96 0
Jersey Mikes 1 10 0
Quality Inn 1 48 0
Wendys 1 69 0
Beef O Bradys 1 170 0
Dennys 1 56 0
Hungry Howies 1 79 1
McDonalds 1 55 0
Taco Bell 1 52 0

Crystal River Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Crystal River?
Crystal River, Florida has 146 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Crystal River?
The current pass rate for food establishments in Crystal River is 78.3%. The Florida state average is 86%.
What are the most common health violations in Crystal River?
The most frequently cited violations in Crystal River are: Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation, Clean multi-use utensils.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Crystal River?
Burger King has the most locations in Crystal River with 1 establishments.
How does Crystal River compare to the Florida state average?
Crystal River has a pass rate of 78.3%, which is 7.7 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 4.6 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Crystal River?
Food establishments in Crystal River have an average of 13.5 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Crystal River been assessed?
Food establishments in Crystal River have been assessed $32,420 in fines across 85 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $427 and the largest single fine was $1,100.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Crystal River restaurants?
17 fire safety violations have been documented across 10 food establishments in Crystal River. The most common issue is cooking without hood suppression.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Crystal River 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. Crystal River, Florida has 55 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 139 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Crystal River?
FDACS has issued 53 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Crystal River, including 16 in 2026. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

In the News Crystal River

Crystal River Restaurants & Food Establishments (144)

Darrells Diner #21

963 N SUNCOAST BLVD, Crystal River

40 inspections · 373 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Los Magueyes Mexican Restaurant of Crystal River INC

6875 W GULF TO LAKE HWY, Crystal River

31 inspections · 328 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Naha Sushi

2010 SE US HWY 19 UNIT 1, Crystal River

30 inspections · 294 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Grannies Restaurant

1712 SE US HWY 19, Crystal River

24 inspections · 255 violations · Last: Jan 2026

Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant

6744 W GULF TO LAKE HWY, Crystal River

27 inspections · 251 violations · Last: Jan 2026

Bayside Kraft Kitchen

224 NW US HWY 19, Crystal River

28 inspections · 248 violations · Last: May 2026

Cajun Jimmys Seafood Seller LLC

300 SE US HWY 19 STE 300, Crystal River

39 inspections · 237 violations · Last: Mar 2026

El Ranchito Mexican Grill

445 NE 1ST TER, Crystal River

32 inspections · 215 violations · Last: Feb 2026

Biscuit Barn

1960 NW US HWY 19, Crystal River

27 inspections · 194 violations · Last: Jan 2026

Mariana's of Crystal River

744 SE US HWY 19, Crystal River

31 inspections · 190 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Thai Phoon Restaurant

238 SE US HWY 19, Crystal River

26 inspections · 185 violations · Last: Jan 2026

Dan's Clam Stand

2315 N SUNSHINE PATH, Crystal River

26 inspections · 173 violations · Last: May 2026

Beef O'brady's

6738 W GULF TO LAKE HWY, Crystal River

24 inspections · 170 violations · Last: Jan 2026

Bowlero Crystal River

7715 GULF TO LAKE HWY, Crystal River

23 inspections · 168 violations · Last: May 2026

Huck' S

5430 N SUNCOAST BLVD, Crystal River

28 inspections · 160 violations · Last: Jun 2025

Roccos Cafe

6612 W GULF TO LAKE HWY, Crystal River

22 inspections · 159 violations · Last: May 2026

Loft Bar & Grill

10131 N CITRUS AVE, Crystal River

24 inspections · 150 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Norton's Riverside Sports Bar & Grill

16 NE 5 ST STE A, Crystal River

27 inspections · 147 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Dairy Queen of Crystal River

727 N SUNCOAST BLVD, Crystal River

33 inspections · 134 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Bubbaque's

631 N CITRUS AVE, Crystal River

28 inspections · 130 violations · Last: Apr 2026