Roccos Cafe in Crystal River

Last inspected:

6612 W Gulf to Lake Hwy, Crystal River, FL 34429
Overview

Rocco's Cafe in Crystal River has been inspected 20 times since 2016, recording 143 total violations—an average of 7.2 per inspection, nearly 40 percent above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has experienced no emergency closures. High-priority violations have centered on employee health policy, proper hand and arm washing, shell stock requirements, food contact surface sanitation, and consumer advisory compliance. Handwashing and shell stock violations appeared repeatedly across at least six inspections from 2021 through 2024, indicating a persistent pattern of concern. Consumer advisory violations were cited in seven of the eight most recent inspections. The facility also received two fire safety violations in 2020 for increasing seating capacity without written approval from the local fire authority. The most recent inspection on August 8, 2024 found 3 violations—one high-priority employee health policy violation and one high-priority consumer advisory violation—and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

22Inspections
159Violations
0Closures
2Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Roccos Cafe in Crystal River: Comparison to Citrus County Averages

This Facility 7.2 violations / inspection 7.2 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

Roccos Cafe in Crystal River: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 2 fire violations

— Complaint Full · 49-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. License shows 36 seats, inspector count is - 42 seats inside dining room, 60 in side dining room, 20 outside **Repeat Violation**

— Routine - Food · 49-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. License shows 36 seats, inspector count is - 42 seats inside dining room, 60 in side dining room, 20 outside

Roccos Cafe in Crystal River: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)

— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections22 violations · 16 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections23 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections26 violations · 19 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Roccos Cafe in Crystal River: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Roccos Cafe in Crystal River last inspected?
Roccos Cafe in Crystal River was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 6, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Roccos Cafe in Crystal River?
The most frequently cited violations at Roccos Cafe in Crystal River are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.
How many health inspections has Roccos Cafe in Crystal River had?
Roccos Cafe in Crystal River has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Roccos Cafe in Crystal River find?
Roccos Cafe in Crystal River was most recently inspected on May 6, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Roccos Cafe in Crystal River ever been shut down?
No, Roccos Cafe in Crystal River has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Roccos Cafe in Crystal River had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Roccos Cafe in Crystal River has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Roccos Cafe in Crystal River operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Roccos Pizza & Cafe (2020-2020).

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