Crystal River — Food Safety Records
Crystal River, Florida has 93 food establishments with 2,021 inspections on record. The pass rate is 78.3%, below the state average of 85.7%. Inspections average 4.6 violations per visit.
Largest fine: $480 assessed to Bowlero Crystal River in Crystal River on June 17, 2026.
Data from Florida DBPR. Updated September 2026.
Crystal River Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages
Crystal River
78.3%
Pass Rate
78.3%
Florida Average
85.7%
Pass Rate
85.7%
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
1.96
Closures per 100 Facilities
1.96
Crystal River Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)
| Date | Business | Violations | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Inn Crystal River Fl | 0 | Inspection Completed - No Further Action | |
| Tipsy Tarpon | 3 (2 high) | Inspection Completed - No Further Action | |
| Tiki at Paddletail | 1 (1 high) | Inspection Completed - No Further Action | |
| Beef O'brady's | 5 (1 high) | Inspection Completed - No Further Action | |
| Brothers Pizza | 2 | Inspection Completed - No Further Action | |
| Frozen in Time Gourmet Ice Cream LLC | 0 | Inspection Completed - No Further Action | |
| Kc Wine and Koffee Bar | 3 | Inspection Completed - No Further Action | |
| Hungry Howies Pizza & Subs | 0 | Call Back - Complied | |
| Amy's on the Avenue | 1 | Inspection Completed - No Further Action | |
| Salty Hook Cafe | 0 | Call Back - Complied |
Crystal River Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations
| Code | Violation | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 08 | Proper hand/arm washing | 9,349 |
| 36 | Proper ventilation | 8,245 |
| 31 | Clean multi-use utensils | 6,876 |
| 03 | Employee health reporting | 6,830 |
| 01 | Management awareness | 5,378 |
Crystal River Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines
Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)
| Date | Business | Fine | Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | Bowlero Crystal River | $480 | 3--2026034876 |
| Nov 6, 2025 | Cody's Original Roadhouse | $400 | 3--2025071338 |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Los Magueyes Mexican Restaurant of Crystal River INC | $400 | 3--2026023310 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Blue Heron Seafood & Grill | $200 | 3--2025090926 |
| May 19, 2026 | Lollygaggers Sports Pub and Grill | $200 | 3--2026023099 |
| Jun 11, 2026 | Dewdrop Farms LLC | $200 | 3--2026034838 |
| Jun 11, 2026 | Waterfront Social | $200 | 3--2026035303 |
| Jun 24, 2026 | Dan's Clam Stand | $200 | 3--2026035500 |
Crystal River Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations
Most Common Fire Safety Issues
| Issue | Citations |
|---|---|
| Cooking without hood suppression | 7 |
| Other fire safety violation | 4 |
| Fire extinguisher in red zone | 4 |
| Exit blocked or locked | 2 |
Crystal River: Notable Restaurants
Oysters Restaurant
55 inspections
835 violations
7 closures
Plantation Resort on Crystal River
56 inspections
590 violations
4 closures
Backwater Fins
45 inspections
243 violations
4 closures
Waterfront Social
55 inspections
591 violations
3 closures
Tiki at Paddletail
4 inspections
9 violations
Tipsy Tarpon
8 inspections
16 violations
Crystal River: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)
| Chain | Locations | Violations | Closures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbys | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Dairy Queen | 1 | 134 | 0 |
| Holiday Inn | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Marcos Pizza | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Subway | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Applebees | 1 | 74 | 0 |
| Chilis | 1 | 117 | 0 |
| Hampton Inn | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Kfc | 1 | 210 | 1 |
| Sonic Drive-in | 1 | 64 | 0 |
Crystal River Restaurant Inspections: FAQ
- How many restaurants are in Crystal River?
- Crystal River, Florida has 93 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 85.7%.
- 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?
- Arbys 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 7.4 percentage points below the state average of 85.7%. The average violations per inspection is 4.6 compared to the state average of 4.68.
- How often are restaurants inspected in Crystal River?
- Food establishments in Crystal River have an average of 21.7 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 $33,700 in fines across 90 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $416 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.
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Crystal River Restaurants & Food Establishments (92)
Kanes Cattle Co
508 N CITRUS AVE, Crystal River
19 inspections · 126 violations · Last: Apr 2026La Casa Di Norma
1609 SE US HWY 19, Crystal River
25 inspections · 120 violations · Last: May 2026Breakfast Station
1675 SE HWY 19, Crystal River
26 inspections · 119 violations · Last: Jan 2026Chili's Grill and Bar 875
140 N SUNCOAST BLVD, Crystal River
25 inspections · 117 violations · Last: Feb 2026Brothers Pizza
6746 W GULF TO LAKE HWY, Crystal River
24 inspections · 113 violations · Last: Sep 2026Dunkin Donuts/baskin Robbins
631 NE 5 ST, Crystal River
18 inspections · 96 violations · Last: Mar 2026Chopstix Express
1613 SE US HWY 19, Crystal River
22 inspections · 94 violations · Last: Jan 2026Crystal River Smokehouse & Grill
2581 N US HWY 19, Crystal River
12 inspections · 86 violations · Last: May 2026Amy's on the Avenue
539 N CITRUS AVE, Crystal River
29 inspections · 83 violations · Last: Sep 2026Vintage on 5th
114 NE 5 ST, Crystal River
22 inspections · 79 violations · Last: Jul 2026Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar
200 N SUNCOAST BLVD, Crystal River
22 inspections · 74 violations · Last: Jul 2026Anf Gyros and Grill
16 NE US HWY 19, Crystal River
16 inspections · 71 violations · Last: Aug 2026Taverna Manos
5705 W GULF TO LAKE HWY, Crystal River
19 inspections · 70 violations · Last: Jun 2025Wendy's Properties LLC
144 SE US 19, Crystal River
29 inspections · 69 violations · Last: Feb 2026Coney Island Drive Inn
674 NE 5 ST, Crystal River
17 inspections · 64 violations · Last: Jul 2026Sonic # 6928
310 SE KINGS BAY DR, Crystal River
16 inspections · 64 violations · Last: Feb 2026Dennys #6861/crystal River Sports Bar/meltdown Burger Den/banda
2380 NW US HWY 19, Crystal River
23 inspections · 56 violations · Last: Jan 2026McDonalds #4030
625 NE HWY 19, Crystal River
17 inspections · 55 violations · Last: Sep 2025Salty Hook Cafe
9691 W FORT ISLAND TRL, Crystal River
21 inspections · 54 violations · Last: Sep 2026Taco Bell #042922
555 NE HWY 19, Crystal River
24 inspections · 52 violations · Last: May 2026