Bayside Kraft Kitchen in Crystal River
Last inspected:
224 Nw Us Hwy 19, Crystal River, FL 34428Bayside Kraft Kitchen in Crystal River has accumulated 231 violations across 27 inspections since 2017, averaging 8.6 per visit. The facility has not been shut down despite ongoing compliance issues. An administrative complaint was recommended in June 2024 after inspectors found 21 violations including five high-priority items. Recent inspections in 2025 and 2026 continue to cite multiple high-priority violations, with the most frequent issues involving proper ventilation, food contact surfaces, and consumer advisories.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Bayside Kraft Kitchen in Crystal River: Comparison to Citrus County Averages
This Facility
8.9
violations / inspection
8.9 violations per inspection
Citrus County Avg
4.18
violations / inspection
4.18 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Citrus County Avg
0.34
closures / facility
0.34 county average
Bayside Kraft Kitchen in Crystal River: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 2 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections26 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections27 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections28 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Bayside Kraft Kitchen in Crystal River: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Bayside Kraft Kitchen in Crystal River last inspected?
- Bayside Kraft Kitchen in Crystal River was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 4, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Bayside Kraft Kitchen in Crystal River?
- The most frequently cited violations at Bayside Kraft Kitchen in Crystal River are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Bayside Kraft Kitchen in Crystal River had?
- Bayside Kraft Kitchen in Crystal River has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Bayside Kraft Kitchen in Crystal River find?
- Bayside Kraft Kitchen in Crystal River was most recently inspected on May 4, 2026 with 17 violation(s), including 6 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Bayside Kraft Kitchen in Crystal River ever been shut down?
- No, Bayside Kraft Kitchen in Crystal River has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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