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OYSTERS RESTAURANT

606 NE US HWY 19 · CRYSTAL RIVER · Citrus County · FL 34429

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 11, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3441069
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID10740402
DBPR license1900026

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#3High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in walk in freezer area behind chest freezer 1 live fly in storage room across from walk in cooler behind boxes on rack 10 live flies in clean dish rack area flying around hole in ceiling 2 live flies in cook line area under prep table landing on shelf 5 live flies under dish machine flying around floor drain 6 live flies in buffet area landing on electric cords for warmers 3 flies above dry dish rack flying around hole in ceiling. 5 live flies in wait station area landing on sauce containers. Operator sprayed flies in storage area and dish rack area with fly bait spray. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: 2 live flies in buffet area around floor drain 1 live fly in server area flying around prep table Operator sprayed flies with insecticide and eliminated 2 flies. **Time Extended**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#4High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 2

#5Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Owner William Bunch **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#6Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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 and reach in coolers throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation

Basic 2

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling is in disrepair in mop sink area and dish machine area. – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: **Time Extended**

#2Basic33-31-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Multiple pieces of unused equipment in back outdoor area **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:02 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.