Rio's Blue Crab Shack in Crystal River

Last inspected:

3540 N Citrus Ave, Crystal River, FL 34428
Overview

Rio's Blue Crab Shack in Crystal River had 3 inspections on record between February 2023 and October 2024. A May 2023 focused inspection identified three intermediate-priority violations: the person in charge could not demonstrate knowledge of the six foodborne illnesses spread through food, the establishment lacked written procedures for responding to foodborne illness events, and the handwashing sink in the prep area did not provide hot water at the required minimum temperature of 100°F. The hot water issue was corrected on site during the inspection. A follow-up focused inspection in October 2024 conducted in response to Hurricane Milton found no violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

3FDACS Insp.
3Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Rio's Blue Crab Shack in Crystal River: FDACS Inspection History (3)

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.

— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: SCOTT MINICH, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Visit conducted in response to Hurricane Milton Follow-up

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections
— Met Inspection Requirements· 3 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: FREDERICK HICKS, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Risk-Based Violations

2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
Person in charge could not show me or tell me the six foodborne illnesses spread through food. o
2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
No proof of written instructios o
5-202.12(A) Handwashing sink not equipped to provide hot water at a temperature of at least 100°F through a mixing valve or combination faucet. 5-202.12(A) PfPf
Prep area: No hot water at hand wash sink. COS: Person in charge fixed issue. x
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: PATRICK PACE

Comments: Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector. Attempted to conduct routine inspection. Establishment not open. Hours posted on door as 10:00 am to 5:00pm. Dissuasion/review about Shell stock, shippers list, Seafood list, etc. While waiting for establishment to open.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Rio's Blue Crab Shack in Crystal River: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rio's Blue Crab Shack in Crystal River last inspected?
Rio's Blue Crab Shack in Crystal River was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on October 28, 2024. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Rio's Blue Crab Shack in Crystal River had?
Rio's Blue Crab Shack in Crystal River has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Rio's Blue Crab Shack in Crystal River find?
Rio's Blue Crab Shack in Crystal River was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 28, 2024 (Focused Inspection).
Has Rio's Blue Crab Shack in Crystal River had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Rio's Blue Crab Shack in Crystal River has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Rio's Blue Crab Shack in Crystal River?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Rio's Blue Crab Shack in Crystal River are: 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 5-202.12(A): Handwashing sink not equipped to provide hot water at a temperature of at least 100°F through a mixing valve or combination faucet. 5-202.12(A) Pf; 2-501.11: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf.

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