Mr King in Crystal River
Last inspected:
471 1 Terr Ne, Crystal River, FL 34429MR KING in Crystal River has accumulated 471 violations across 45 inspections since 2016, averaging 10.5 per visit. The facility was shut down twice, in separate incidents involving roach and rodent activity. In March 2025, inspectors issued an emergency order after finding non-compliance, though the facility complied on callback. The restaurant has faced 3 disciplinary actions totaling $1,900 in fines, with the largest penalty at $1,100. Top recurring violations include improper ventilation, inadequate hand washing, and food contact surface issues.
Most recent closure: March 21, 2025 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Mr King in Crystal River: Comparison to Citrus County Averages
This Facility
10.5
violations / inspection
10.5 violations per inspection
Citrus County Avg
4.18
violations / inspection
4.18 county average
This Facility
2
emergency closures
2 closures
Citrus County Avg
0.34
closures / facility
0.34 county average
Mr King in Crystal River: Emergency Closure History (2)
Mr King in Crystal River: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $1,900.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025033814 | $400.00 | Mar 21, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2018061771 | $1,100.00 | Nov 5, 2018 | Panama City Beach | |
| 3--2018039759 | $400.00 | Jul 23, 2018 | Fort Lauderdale |
Mr King in Crystal River: Full Inspection History — DBPR (45)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections13 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections27 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 12 inspections99 violations · 64 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 19 violations (11 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 8 inspections45 violations · 28 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 3 inspections35 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative Complaint Time Extension
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 20 violations (15 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Mr King in Crystal River: Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Mr King in Crystal River under active enforcement?
- Records show 3 emergency order inspections between March 21, 2025 and March 22, 2025. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- When was Mr King in Crystal River last inspected?
- Mr King in Crystal River was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 7, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Mr King in Crystal River last shut down?
- Mr King in Crystal River was last shut down on March 21, 2025 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Mr King in Crystal River?
- The most frequently cited violations at Mr King in Crystal River are: Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Mr King in Crystal River had?
- Mr King in Crystal River has had 45 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Mr King in Crystal River find?
- Mr King in Crystal River was most recently inspected on January 7, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Mr King in Crystal River ever been shut down?
- Yes, Mr King in Crystal River has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Mr King in Crystal River faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Mr King in Crystal River has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,900.00 in fines.
- How much has Mr King in Crystal River been fined?
- Mr King in Crystal River has been fined a total of $1,900.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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