Huck' S in Crystal River

Last inspected:

5430 N Suncoast Blvd, Crystal River, FL 34428
Overview

Huck's in Crystal River has accumulated 160 violations across 28 inspections since 2017, averaging 5.7 per visit. The facility, which operated as Castaways Bar & Grill in 2023, has faced recurring compliance issues with food contact surfaces, consumer advisories, and ventilation. Recent inspections in 2024 and 2025 show a pattern of administrative complaints recommended for high-priority violations, though the facility has complied with correction orders.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

28Inspections
160Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Huck' S in Crystal River: Comparison to Citrus County Averages

This Facility 5.7 violations / inspection 5.7 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

Huck' S in Crystal River: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Administrative complaint recommended

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. -fire extinguisher behind bar gauge in red

Huck' S in Crystal River: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)

— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 5 inspections25 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections24 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 5 inspections27 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 6 inspections30 violations · 16 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Warning Issued

Basic Violations

Huck' S in Crystal River: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Huck' S in Crystal River last inspected?
Huck' S in Crystal River was last inspected by Florida DBPR on June 4, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Huck' S in Crystal River?
The most frequently cited violations at Huck' S in Crystal River are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation.
How many health inspections has Huck' S in Crystal River had?
Huck' S in Crystal River has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Huck' S in Crystal River find?
Huck' S in Crystal River was most recently inspected on June 4, 2025 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Huck' S in Crystal River ever been shut down?
No, Huck' S in Crystal River has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Huck' S in Crystal River had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Huck' S in Crystal River has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Huck' S in Crystal River operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Castaways Bar & Grill (2023).

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