OYSTERS RESTAURANT
606 NE US HWY 19 · CRYSTAL RIVER · Citrus County · FL 34429
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
26 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies on the leg of prep table in mop sink area **Repeat Violation**
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/25
03A-03-5High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. On counter in cook line area. Operator states eggs were removed from cooler approximately 10 minutes ago. Operator placed eggs back in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. creamer (51F – Cold Holding)
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. creamer (51F – Cold Holding) in reach in cooler in front beverage area. Employee stated creamer was on a customers table then placed in reach in cooler. Advised employee that potentially hazardous items can not be re-served. See stop sale. Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. On counter in cook line area. Operator states eggs were removed from cooler approximately 10 minutes ago. Operator placed eggs back in reach in cooler.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser stored on top of chest freezer in walk in cooler area
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink Bibb. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 8
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Raw chicken in hand wash sink in 3 compartment sink area
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Owner William B. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02B-04-5Intermediate – Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Eggs Benedict on breakfast menu with poached eggs
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Owner 2 cooks 1 server
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. 2 food handlers
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All items in walk in cooler are not dated including cooked meats and rice **Repeat Violation**
53B-09-4Intermediate – Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Joslyn K.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles in prep and dish machine area
Basic 11
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling in disrepair in mop sink area.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor near walk in cooler. Employee cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Apple pie in reach in cooler. Employee removed *corrected on-site* Chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler
08B-63-4Basic – Ice machine unlocked in back fenced in area. Gate open and unlocked.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven and microwave in cook line area
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in dish machine
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with mold like substance. Chest freezer lid in walk in cooler area
33-31-5Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Multiple unused equipment items in back fenced in area **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout kitchen and walk in cooler Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Unsealed wooden beam in dish storage area
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes stored over milk products in walk in cooler Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk in cooler
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 12:52 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.