Crystal River, Citrus County

MR KING

471 1 TERR NE, Crystal River, FL 34429

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
2 High Priority
Jan 7, 2026
City
Crystal River
County
Citrus
Status
Delinquent / Active
Inspections
14

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 7, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 24286221

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored above ready-to-eat vegetables in reach-in cooler on cook line. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24286224

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Fresh Garlic in Oil Mixture (87F - Cold Holding) stored on cart in front of cook line. Operator moved to freezer for rapid cooling. Discussed item being a time/temperature control for safety food item. Corrective Action Taken

14-09-4

Detail 24286222

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable used to cut vegetables in prep area.

36-73-4

Detail 24286225

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout kitchen underneath equipment and in walk-in cooler. Certain sections of kitchen tile not smooth and easily cleanable.

23-03-4

Detail 24286223

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease and food debris along cook line underneath cooking equipment.

Nov 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

41-07-4

Detail 24187004

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored on prep table. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 24187006

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw comminuted pork stored over raw shrimp in walk-in cooler. Operator moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 24187005

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink in rear of kitchen blocked with boxes. Operator moved and made handwash sink accessible. Corrected On-Site

Jun 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

08A-20-5

Detail 23807021

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw scallops and shrimp in walk-in cooler. Operator moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

Mar 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 2Total: 2

08A-05-6

Detail 23650429

High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over ready-to-eat krab rangoon filling in walk-in cooler at time of callback Warning Priority: High Priority

35A-04-4

Detail 23650430

High Priority - Time Extended - Observed 12 rodent droppings at at time of callback inspection in wait station area, warewashing area, and dry storage area. Warning High Priority

Mar 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 8

08A-02-6

Detail 23649353

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over ready-to-eat krab rangoons not in commercially sealed packing in reach-in freezer on cook line. Employee moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23649352

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over ready-to-eat krab rangoon filling and raw shell eggs stored over box of egg rolls and cooked noodles in walk-in cooler. Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 23649350

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 30 rodent droppings in warewashing area, dry storage area, and wait station area throughout establishment. Operator had employees start to clean and sanitize areas. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-10-4

Detail 23649349

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed two cans of room air freshener spray stored on shelf above to go boxes in side hallway area. Container of medicine improperly on dry storage shelf in kitchen above stored cans. Employees moved. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 23649351

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink in back storage area near walk-in cooler blocked with boxes and bucket of raw meat stored on top of a box. Operator had employee move items to make accessible. As a repeat violation, the importance of compliance was discussed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23649355

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in back storage area near walk-in cooler. Operator placed. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 23649356

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in back storage area near walk-in cooler. Operator placed. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-64-5

Detail 23649354

Basic - Objectionable odors in women's bathroom. Warning

Feb 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

11-27-4

Detail 23535841

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed digital copy to operator Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 23535843

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floor Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 23535842

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: Time Extended

Dec 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 10

01B-01-4

Detail 23388962

High Priority - Dented cans present. See stop sale. Soy sauce Warning

11-27-4

Detail 23388964

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed digital copy to operator Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 23388960

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bin of tools stored in hand wash sink in storage area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23388963

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

02C-02-5

Detail 23388957

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler including cooked meats and noodles Warning

27-16-4

Detail 23388958

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water shut off at hand wash sink in storage area Warning

36-73-4

Detail 23388959

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floor Warning

36-17-5

Detail 23388961

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen area Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23388966

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of carrots on walk in cooler floor Warning

08B-17-4

Detail 23388965

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed snow peas stored over cooked chicken in walk in cooler Warning

Apr 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 12

01B-01-4

Detail 22765993

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of bean sauce dented at seam

08A-05-6

Detail 22765994

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked chicken, raw shrimp over cooked rice in Walk-in-Cooler. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

08A-17-6

Detail 22766000

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken removed from original packaging stored above raw shrimp in reach in freezer. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 22765997

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 22765998

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items not date marked in Walk-in-Cooler, milk opened in prep area previous day, not dated

22-20-5

Detail 22765991

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Top corner of ice bin in soda fountain in server area has mold like growth

08B-20-4

Detail 22765989

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Two cans of bean sauce dented at seam not segregated. Operator removed cans Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22765992

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22765996

Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce buckets on floor in kitchen area Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 22765995

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in ladies room.

22-16-4

Detail 22765999

Basic - Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 22765990

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken uncovered in Walk-in-Cooler Repeat Violation

Oct 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 12Total: 13

29-34-4

Detail 22367505

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

14-01-5

Detail 22367509

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -plastic pint container used as scoop for flour in dry storage

23-24-4

Detail 22367507

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on multiple cooler/freezer door handles.

12B-07-4

Detail 22367500

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on clean dish table. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12B-02-4

Detail 22367510

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in kitchen. Employee moved to dining area. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 22367508

Basic - Floor Through out storage area and walk in cooler in kitchen soiled/has accumulation of debris. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 22367498

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers in storage area.

23-03-4

Detail 22367499

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22367506

Basic - Produce stored on floor in walk in cooler, soy sauce buckets on floor near cooks line Repeat Violation

14-33-4

Detail 22367503

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

22-16-4

Detail 22367502

Basic - Reach-in freezers in storage area, reach in coolers on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 22367501

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Plastic tub of won't ton strips uncovered in server area -cooked chicken wings uncovered in walk in

36-27-5

Detail 22367504

Basic - Walls in/above storage area to kitchen entrance, near mop sink soiled with accumulated cobwebs, debris, and/or dust. Repeat Violation

May 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 10Total: 15

12A-19-4

Detail 21968489

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Hot water broken at hand sink, employee washed hands with cold water, educated staff on hand washing technique and need for hot (100F) water at hand sinks. Operator began repairing sink during inspection. ** Corrective Action Taken** Corrective Action Taken

08A-20-5

Detail 21968484

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk-in cooler raw chicken stored above cooked pork and raw shrimp. Operator moved items. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21968493

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with DBPR HR Forms 5030-103 and 5030-104

11-26-1

Detail 21968486

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 Forms 5030-103 and 5030-104

27-16-4

Detail 21968488

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At kitchen entrance near dish machine. Operator began repairing sink during inspection.

12B-07-4

Detail 21968482

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cook line prep table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21968491

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone and cigarettes stored on shelf with bag in the box sodas. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 21968480

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk in cooler floor soiled -ceiling in rear storage and in kitchen has cobwebs and debris build up -wall and floor under/behind dish machine soiled with mold like substance.

36-17-5

Detail 21968483

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cook line and in storage area. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21968479

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bus tub of cooked chicken on floor, operator moved to cooler shelving. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

33-19-4

Detail 21968485

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

23-03-4

Detail 21968490

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -multiple reach in cooler and freezer gaskets and exterior soiled -top of cooks line Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 21968487

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -walk in cooler and multiple reach in cooler shelves soiled. Repeat Violation

08B-54-4

Detail 21968481

Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Pan of Cut leafy greens stored near hand sink, operator removed. Corrected On-Site

33-30-4

Detail 21968492

Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Old boxes, wooden pallet and other items in garbage enclosure.

Sep 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 8Total: 8

24-08-4

Detail 21343811

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drinking tumblers wet nesting, operator we washed and allow tumblers to air dry before being put back in the service Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 21343815

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cooling line operator has floors moped in kitchen.

36-17-5

Detail 21343817

Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair. Cooks line and dry stockroom

08B-38-4

Detail 21343812

Basic - Food stored on floor. Large bus tubs of marinated chicken in floor in walk in cooler operator moved chicken from floor. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 21343818

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in gap by cooks cold table operator removed knife stored between equipment from in cooks line. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21343813

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of cooks line

22-16-4

Detail 21343814

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. *Tall reach in coolers mold spike substances snide reach. Operator had inside of reach in cooler cleaned. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 21343816

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of soup containers and lids stored on floor in dry stockroom operator moved plastics containers off the floor. Corrected On-Site

May 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

12A-09-4

Detail 21102624

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook go from cooks Lise to dry stockroom then back to the cooks line without washing hands.

22-02-4

Detail 21102619

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener operator cleaned can opener Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 21102618

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dirty pans story in hand washing sink by back door operator cleaned and removed items stored in hand washing sink. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 21102620

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. #10 can used to scoop rice operator removed #10 can from five bag Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21102623

Basic - Food stored floor. Cooked oil stored on floor in front of hand sink. operator moved cooking oil from floor Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 21102622

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. operator removed Turner from gap in prep table. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 21102621

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease and food debris. Operator cleaned microwave oven. Corrected On-Site

Dec 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 11

31A-11-4

Detail 20732085

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand-washing. Sink had Cleaning supplies and papers by back door, operator cleaned hand sink Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 20732081

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta, beef, chicken, shrimp. Operator date marked foods Corrected On-Site

53B-05-5

Detail 20732082

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

14-01-5

Detail 20732083

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bag of flour. Operator removed bowl from from flour. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 20732084

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed beverages from kitchen. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20732087

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone operator removed phone from cooks line. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 20732086

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drinking tumblers wet stacked in server station. Operator had tumblers rewashed and air dried. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20732089

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor in stockroom And White tubs of Food stored on floor in the walk in cooler. All foods were moved from floor Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 20732079

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knives crack between equipment. Corrected On-Site

08B-54-4

Detail 20732080

Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Raw shrimp In dirty three compartment sink by . Operator moved food from sink and away from splash from hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

36-02-5

Detail 20732088

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.