Loft Bar & Grill in Crystal River
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10131 N Citrus Ave, Crystal River, FL 34428Loft Bar & Grill in Crystal River has accumulated 150 violations across 24 inspections, averaging 6.25 violations per inspection—significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. However, the inspection record shows escalating enforcement activity: administrative complaints were recommended in December 2024 and June 2024, and a warning was issued in December 2025. The most recent inspections reveal recurring high-priority violations including improper cooking temperatures (cited in December 2025 and June 2025), hand washing failures (June 2024, June 2025, and December 2024), chemical storage violations (December 2025 and December 2024), and management awareness issues (December 2025 and December 2024). Additional high-priority findings include employee health reporting failures, allergen awareness violations, and food contact surface contamination. The most recent inspection on April 1, 2026 resulted in an "Inspection Completed - No Further Action" disposition with 6 violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Loft Bar & Grill in Crystal River: Comparison to Citrus County Averages
Loft Bar & Grill in Crystal River: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection3 violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 6 inspections36 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Loft Bar & Grill in Crystal River: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Loft Bar & Grill in Crystal River last inspected?
- Loft Bar & Grill in Crystal River was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 1, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Loft Bar & Grill in Crystal River?
- The most frequently cited violations at Loft Bar & Grill in Crystal River are: Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Loft Bar & Grill in Crystal River had?
- Loft Bar & Grill in Crystal River has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Loft Bar & Grill in Crystal River find?
- Loft Bar & Grill in Crystal River was most recently inspected on April 1, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Loft Bar & Grill in Crystal River ever been shut down?
- No, Loft Bar & Grill in Crystal River has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- What does Florida violation V32 (Proper sanitizing) mean?
- Violation 32 (Proper sanitizing) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/32.
- What does Florida violation V41 (Toilet facilities) mean?
- Violation 41 (Toilet facilities) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/41.
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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.
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