Publix # in Crystal River

Last inspected:

6760 W Gulf to Lake Hwy, Crystal River, FL 34429

Part of: Publix Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Publix #0797 in Crystal River has 6 inspections on record between May 2022 and November 2025, with a combined 5 violations and no stop-sale orders. A priority violation cited on September 22, 2023 documented raw salmon and raw tuna stored directly over cooked crab and cooked shrimp in a retail case; the violation was corrected on site. A repeat priority foundation violation for handwashing sink accessibility was cited on February 10, 2025 in the bakery area after an employee was observed washing a knife in the sink instead of using it for hand washing; the employee was coached on proper use. The most recent inspection on November 21, 2025 was a focused inspection with no violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

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Last inspected FDACS:

Publix # in Crystal River: FDACS Inspection History (7)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

— 4 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted Routine Offsite Inspection. Lab result provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: CYNTHIA CANNIOTO, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: JOSEPH SEIGNEURIE

Comments: The issues described in request # 5140898 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted Routine Offsite Inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 3 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: CYNTHIA CANNIOTO, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: JOSEPH SEIGNEURIE

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected.

Risk-Based Violations

5-205.11 Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 PfPfRepeat
Bakery area: observed employee wash off a knife in the hand washing sink. Employee was coached on where to wash utensils.

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-202.13 Insect control device used to electrocute or stun flying insects not designed to retain the insect within the device; or insect control device located over a food preparation area or not installed to prevent dead insects and fragments from being impelled onto or falling on exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, or linens; or unwrapped single-service or single-use articles. 6-202.13
Bakery area: a bug light is positioned on a trash can next to the bakery prep table.
99 The food establishment permit is not conspicuously displayed. 5K-4.020(2)(d) F.A.C.
2025 food permit was not available, COS: the permit was obtained and printed during the inspection
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted Routine Offsite Inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 2 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: FREDERICK HICKS, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: A copy of this report has been provided to the person in charge of the food establishment and will be available online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov/Reports/SearchFoodEntity.aspx . LYDIA TLUANG, PERSON IN CHARGE FREDERICK HICKS, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Risk-Based Violations

3-302.11(A)(1) Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) PP
Retail Case: Observed raw salmon and raw tuna stored over cooked crab and cooked shrimp. COS: Raw foods moved to safe location. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-302.12 Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and unmistakably recognized and has been removed from its original packaging for use in the establishment is not identified with the common name of the food. 3-302.12
Prep area: Squeeze bottles with spicy sauce and eel sauce did not have labels.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: FREDERICK HICKS, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: JOE CORWIN

Comments: The issues described in request # 5079893 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Publix # in Crystal River: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Publix # in Crystal River last inspected?
Publix # 0797 in Crystal River was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on November 21, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Publix # in Crystal River had?
Publix # 0797 in Crystal River has 7 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Publix # in Crystal River find?
Publix # 0797 in Crystal River was most recently inspected by FDACS on November 21, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Publix # in Crystal River had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Publix # 0797 in Crystal River has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Publix # in Crystal River?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Publix # 0797 in Crystal River are: 5-205.11: Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 Pf; 6-202.13: Insect control device used to electrocute or stun flying insects not designed to retain the insect within the device; or insect control device located over a food preparation area or not installed to prevent dead insects and fragments from being impelled onto or falling on exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, or linens; or unwrapped single-service or single-use articles. 6-202.13; 3-302.11(A)(1): Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) P.

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