Salty Hook Cafe in Crystal River
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9691 W Fort Island Trl, Crystal River, FL 34429Salty Hook Sandwich Shop in Crystal River has accumulated 47 violations across 18 inspections dating from December 2021 to December 2025, averaging 2.6 violations per inspection—below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have included hand washing failures (cited in April 2023 and July 2024), employee health policy violations (July 2024), management awareness gaps (July 2024), and food contact surface issues (December 2025). An administrative complaint was recommended following the July 2024 inspection, which documented four high-priority violations. The most recent inspection on December 18, 2025 yielded nine violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Salty Hook Cafe in Crystal River: Comparison to Citrus County Averages
Salty Hook Cafe in Crystal River: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Warning Issued
Salty Hook Cafe in Crystal River: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 3 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections18 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Salty Hook Cafe in Crystal River: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Salty Hook Cafe in Crystal River last inspected?
- Salty Hook Cafe in Crystal River was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 2, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Salty Hook Cafe in Crystal River?
- The most frequently cited violations at Salty Hook Cafe in Crystal River are: Premises clean, Proper ventilation, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has Salty Hook Cafe in Crystal River had?
- Salty Hook Cafe in Crystal River has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Salty Hook Cafe in Crystal River find?
- Salty Hook Cafe in Crystal River was most recently inspected on September 2, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Salty Hook Cafe in Crystal River ever been shut down?
- No, Salty Hook Cafe in Crystal River has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Salty Hook Cafe in Crystal River had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Salty Hook Cafe in Crystal River has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Salty Hook Cafe in Crystal River operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Salty Hook Sandwich Shop (2026).
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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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