CRACKERS BAR & GRILL
502 NW 6 ST, CRYSTAL RIVER 344283830
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 12/11/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/11/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 12/6/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut lettuce (54F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese mix (54F - Cold Holding); butter (53F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding) operator states items were below 41F less than 4 hours ago. Operator moved items to cooler to rapidly chill. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Chili 50F Chowder 51F Mac and cheese 49F cut tomatoes 51F In reach in cooler overnight. See stop sale. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/6/2024 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 12/5/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
7
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm. Operator set up 3 compartment sink to manually sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cheese sauce prepped 11/20. See stop sale.
- 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cheese sauce
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 8 rodent activity droppings on floor under prep sink in kitchen area 10 rodent droppings on floor behind convection oven area in kitchen 2 rodent droppings on floor under breading station table 3 rodent droppings on floor under dish machine
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut lettuce (54F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese mix (54F - Cold Holding); butter (53F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding) operator states items were below 41F less than 4 hours ago. Operator moved items to cooler to rapidly chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cup and ice in hand wash sink in bar area
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/5/2024 revealed 7 total violations (5 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/6/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Double door reach in cooler in prep area handle damaged Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor, wall soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall in dry storage near soda system soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
- 08B-47-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Buns in outdoor walk in cooler not stored 6" from floor Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Observed cases of celery, chicken on floor in exterior walk,in beer cooler **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Dry storage shelves near salad preparation area soiled -walk in cooler shelves soiled -area behind nozzles in server area soda fountain soiled -soda gun holsters at tiki bar soiled Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
- 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Out door walk in cooler with beer and bread unsealed concrete floor Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02-01-2024 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/6/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 2/5/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
12
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on rear prep table near three compartment sink. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on rear prep table. Employee phone on rear clean dish shelf Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Double door reach in cooler in prep area handle damaged Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor, wall soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall in dry storage near soda system soiled Warning
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Buns in outdoor walk in cooler not stored 6" from floor Warning
- 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor in tiki bar between uses. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop at large ice machines in kitchen stored on dusty shelf Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Dry storage shelves near salad preparation area soiled -walk in cooler shelves soiled -area behind nozzles in server area soda fountain soiled -soda gun holsters at tiki bar soiled Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in coolers in prep area, cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Cases of plastic cups on floor in dry storage -togo boxes in salad prep area not inverted Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Iced tea in server area uncovered Warning
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Out door walk in cooler with beer and bread unsealed concrete floor Repeat Violation Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02-01-2024 Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Coleslaw 45F, Roast beef 45F, Sliced turkey 45F, Sliced ham 45F Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler near dish machine Coleslaw 45F, Roast beef 45F, Sliced turkey 45F, Sliced ham 45F Operator states all items were prepared previous night, have been stored in walk in cooler. Operator states cooler door has not been propped open, items have not been removed at all since preparation. Operator states No temperatures were taken/checked today. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled Repeat Violation Warning
- 35A-01-4:Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Cat in tiki bar area Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/5/2024 revealed 17 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 1/11/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
11
Total
16
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on top exterior of warewashing machine.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic ramekin used as scoop in salad area. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler door handles soiled in prep area
- 22-16-4:Basic - Double door stainless Reach-in cooler in prep area interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cooks line above reach in cooler
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food items in bar cooler not segregated. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Double door stainless reach in cooler in prep area handles damaged
- 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler fan guards soiled -area behind nozzles on soda fountain in server area soiled
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. exterior walk in cooler floor unsealed concrete
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shrimp above unwashed tomatoes in walk in cooler. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk used for breading 54F. Operator states milk was pulled out within the hour. Operator moved to cooler. Second temperature 49F cooling **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
- 35A-01-4:Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Small dog being carried around dining room by guest
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In server area spray bottle with green/blue liquid not labeled
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/11/2024 revealed 16 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 12/22/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Women's room inside restaurant has stall blocked off with out of order sign Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-22: **Time Extended**
- 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee on cooks line with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-22: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - both walk in cooler walls rusting Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-22: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles behind bar under three compartment sink missing and/or in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-22: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -can storage rack in dry storage soiled -shelf under wooded top prep table in prep area soiled -interior walk in cooler near dish machine fan guards soiled -mold like growth on soda fountain behind nozzles in server area -exterior walk in beer cooler fan guards soiled Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-22: **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler in prep area shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-22: **Time Extended**
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in salad prep area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-22: **Time Extended**
- 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. -walk in cooler near dish machine floor unsealed concrete -exterior walk in freezer and cooler floor unsealed Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-22: **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-22: Operator is unable to provide documentation Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/22/2023 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 10/16/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
19
Total
25
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior guard of the ice machine/bin. Warning
- 32-05-4:Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Women's room inside restaurant has stall blocked off with out of order sign Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead behind ice machine Operator cleaned and sanitized area Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Employee drink on rear prep table. -Employee drinks stored on shelf above condiments in server station Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee on cooks line with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -employee food stored on shelf above items for service in tiki bar reach in cooler Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on shelf with bread on cooks line. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - both walk in cooler walls rusting Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk in cooler near dish machine floor soiled -under three compartment sink behind bar -exterior walk in freezer floor soiled Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles behind bar under three compartment sink missing and/or in disrepair. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -case of frozen chicken on floor in walk in freezer Repeat Violation Warning
- 33-09-4:Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Bagged trash on ground in front of dumpster Warning
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -can storage rack in dry storage soiled -shelf under wooded top prep table in prep area soiled -interior walk in cooler near dish machine fan guards soiled -mold like growth on soda fountain behind nozzles in server area -exterior walk in beer cooler fan guards soiled Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler in prep area shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in salad prep area Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish and scallops thawing in prep sink with no running water. Operator turned on water. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. -walk in cooler near dish machine floor unsealed concrete -exterior walk in freezer and cooler floor unsealed Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall in dry storage behind racks soiled -behind prep sink in kitchen Repeat Violation Warning
- 12A-18-4:High Priority - Employee at tiki bar dried hands on soiled cloth towel after washing. Warning
- 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Quaternary sanitizer bucket over 400ppm. Operator corrected to 200ppm Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener blade soiled Repeat Violation Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with DBPR HR Form 5030-104 Warning
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in tiki bar Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/16/2023 revealed 25 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 19 basic).