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
Fire extinguisher in red zone 4
Other fire safety violation 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
Walgreens 1 1 743
Whole Foods 1 11 102
Kwik Stop 1 43 262
Publix 1 30 875
Save-A-Lot 1 36 399
The Hemp Dispensary 1 14 18

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Crystal River: Notable Restaurants

Crystal River: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

ChainLocationsViolationsClosures
Beef O Bradys 1 170 0
Dennys 1 56 0
Hungry Howies 1 79 1
McDonalds 1 55 0
Taco Bell 1 52 0
Arbys 1 51 0
Dairy Queen 1 134 0
Holiday Inn 1 16 0
Marcos Pizza 1 1 0
Subway 1 22 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?
Beef O Bradys 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)

Kanes Cattle Co

508 N CITRUS AVE, Crystal River

19 inspections · 126 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Breakfast Station

1675 SE HWY 19, Crystal River

26 inspections · 119 violations · Last: Jan 2026

Chili's Grill and Bar 875

140 N SUNCOAST BLVD, Crystal River

25 inspections · 117 violations · Last: Feb 2026

La Casa Di Norma

1609 SE US HWY 19, Crystal River

24 inspections · 114 violations · Last: Jan 2026

Brothers Pizza

6746 W GULF TO LAKE HWY, Crystal River

23 inspections · 111 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Dunkin Donuts/baskin Robbins

631 NE 5 ST, Crystal River

18 inspections · 96 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Chopstix Express

1613 SE US HWY 19, Crystal River

22 inspections · 94 violations · Last: Jan 2026

Crystal River Smokehouse & Grill

2581 N US HWY 19, Crystal River

12 inspections · 86 violations · Last: May 2026

Amy's on the Avenue

539 N CITRUS AVE, Crystal River

28 inspections · 82 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar

200 N SUNCOAST BLVD, Crystal River

21 inspections · 73 violations · Last: Feb 2026

Taverna Manos

5705 W GULF TO LAKE HWY, Crystal River

19 inspections · 70 violations · Last: Jun 2025

Wendy's Properties LLC

144 SE US 19, Crystal River

29 inspections · 69 violations · Last: Feb 2026

Sonic # 6928

310 SE KINGS BAY DR, Crystal River

16 inspections · 64 violations

Vintage on 5th

114 NE 5 ST, Crystal River

20 inspections · 64 violations · Last: Feb 2026

Coney Island Drive Inn

674 NE 5 ST, Crystal River

16 inspections · 57 violations · Last: Feb 2026

Dennys #6861/crystal River Sports Bar/meltdown Burger Den/banda

2380 NW US HWY 19, Crystal River

23 inspections · 56 violations · Last: Jan 2026

McDonalds #4030

625 NE HWY 19, Crystal River

17 inspections · 55 violations · Last: Sep 2025

Taco Bell #042922

555 NE HWY 19, Crystal River

23 inspections · 52 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Salty Hook Sandwich Shop

9691 WEST FT ISLAND TRAIL, Crystal River

19 inspections · 52 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Arbys 8328

490 N SUNCOAST BLVD, Crystal River

14 inspections · 51 violations