CRYSTAL RIVER SMOKEHOUSE & GRILL

Name: CRYSTAL RIVER SMOKEHOUSE & GRILL
Address: 2581 N US HWY 19, CRYSTAL RIVER, FL, 34428, US
Rating: 7.6

2581 N US HWY 19, CRYSTAL RIVER, FL 34428

License #1901427

🔥 BBQ ℹ️

7.6 Grade F / 100

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October 23, 2026 · 18 findings · 5 critical

Routine - Food

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CRYSTAL RIVER SMOKEHOUSE & GRILL in CRYSTAL RIVER currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 7.6 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 8 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 23, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 75 total violations — 13 critical, 21 major, 41 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[10-17-4] In-use knife stored in crack between prep table and reach in cooler. Employee removed to be washed.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee exited kitchen then returned and placed gloves on with washing hands.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine and quaternary test kit
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Exterior surfaces kitchen
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink at front line 79F
[35A-02-8] Live, small flying insects found. 1 live fly in kitchen area
[36-73-4] Floor soiled under 3 compartment sink in kitchen area.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach. Operator cleaned and sanitized the area.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open water bottle in prep shelf
[53B-01-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233 1 food handler employed, certificate is expired
[55-01-5] Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt. No notice posted on the menu, percentage not on receipt
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pork (50F - Cold Holding) on counter held at room temperature macaroni and cheese (45F) in reach in cooler at front of cook line. Operator moved to freezer to cool. Cooked pork 43F; macaroni and cheese 43F at recheck
[41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Allergy medicine tablet stored on prep table in cook line area. Operator moved to a different location.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked sweet potatoes in vertical cooler.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle stored down inside bag of frozen okra inside reach-in freezer at cookline. An employee removed the bowl from the okra during this inspection.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two co2 tanks not secured behind front counter.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open canned drink on prep table beside pan of cut jalapeño peppers. Manager had the employee remove the drink from the prep table during this inspection.
[33-09-4] Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Two bags of trash stored outdoors on ground inside enclosed area near walk-in cooler. Manager stated the bags will be placed into an off-site dumpster at end of day.
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Two knives stored in crack between prep table and cooler in rear kitchen. An employee removed both knives from the area during this inspection.
[35B-06-4] Insect control device used to electrocute or stun insects not designed to retain insect within the device. Bug zapper on lower shelf of warmer in front of kitchen.
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. Clogged drain pipe in front of kitchen beside handwash sink.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Box containing single-use utensils stored directly on floor at front counter. An employee removed the box from the floor during this inspection.
[01B-28-5] Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. One container of cooked pork with date mark of 4/23 on shelf inside walk-in cooler.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2026. Establishment is open and serving food to the public with an expired license.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing glass cleaner and degreaser stored in shelf beside sleeve of single-use bowls in kitchen. Manager removed the single-use bowls from the shelf during this inspection.
[13-06-4] Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee with painted and/or artificial nails scooped ice at front counter without wearing gloves.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rag stored down inside handwash sink at front counter.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit available for chlorine dish machine.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. One tray containing two wrapped portions of cooked chicken missing date marks inside walk-in cooler. Manager stated the chicken was cooked two days prior.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop breaded okra from chest freezer on cook line. Operator removed
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank near bag in box station not secured
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee cup on prep table with toaster and single service items. Operator removed.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees engaged in food preparation without proper hair restraint
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. -Deep fryer oil on floor in front prep area near knife storage unit. -bread on bread racks stored on floor in front storage area. -bucket of sugar in dry storage
[33-23-4] Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
[14-47-4] Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelves on prep area steel prep table still have white film from initial packing/shipping. Film has rips and tears.
[16-25-5] Warewashing conducted in outdoor area. Large sink with running hot and cold water located outside rear door of kitchen. Hotel pan in sink filled with water and food debris. Sink has stickers on exterior indicating wash/rinse/sanitizer location within sink.
[41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Medication stored on shelf with bread above prep table holding microwave and electric fryer. Operator removed
[22-48-5] Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Employee using unapproved spray chlorine cleaner for sanitizer buckets. Establishment has approved quat and chlorine sanitizers available. Discussed proper sanitizer usage with operator. Employee disposed of sanitizer and made new bucket with approved sanitizer
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dirty spoon in hand sink near service window. Operator removed
[53A-07-6] No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
[02B-02-5] Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment offers New York Strip steak on their menu cooked to order, no consumer advisory in establishment or on menu. Printed DBPR HR Form 5030-081, operator hung in guest view.