OYSTERS RESTAURANT
606 NE US HWY 19 · CRYSTAL RIVER · Citrus County · FL 34429
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Food stored in thank you bags in walk in freezer **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 8 rodent droppings in shower in kitchen restroom 1 rodent dropping on shelf in back storage room Approximately 3 rodent droppings on can rack in back storage area Approximately 3 rodent droppings inside broken concrete door way in storage closet off banquet room Approximately 20 rodent droppings on wooden shelf in storage closet off banquet room Approximately 55 rodent droppings on floor beside shelving unit in storage closet off banquet room 1 rodent dropping in banquet room behind display boat. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-18-4High Priority – Rodent chew marks present along walls/ceilings. In crease of wall and ceiling in kitchen restroom **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener heavily soiled Green cutting board in kitchen area **Warning**
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 reach in cooler in kitchen including grits, steaks and shrimp. Operator states food was prepared over the weekend **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 14
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple areas in kitchen and storage areas have holes in the ceiling. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Popcorn ceiling in kitchen area. Multiple ceiling tiles in lobby. Floors in back storage room are unsealed concrete Floor tiles missing in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-06-4Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Utensils on dry dish rack stored in soiled metal pans **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board in kitchen **Warning**
14-11-4Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach in cooler in kitchen area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer in kitchen area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-27-4Basic – No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink has been uninstalled **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on multiple reach in coolers in kitchen area soiled Metal rack and canned food items have heavy dust accumulation in back storage area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-12-4Basic – Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests. Visible light coming through walls, back door next to walk in cooler and double back doors in 3 compartment sink area. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Multiple food items uncovered in walk in cooler, including chicken noodle soup, beans and chicken. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-31-5Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Build up of equipment in outside storage area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Onions stored over ready to eat soups in walk in cooler **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler Walk in freezer **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:15 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
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3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.