Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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THE CORNER KITCHEN

353 NE 2 ST · CRYSTAL RIVER · Citrus County · FL 34429

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 31, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3246666
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8069380
DBPR license1901429

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMarch 31, 2023 11:44 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedApril 3, 2023 8:45 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionFly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#8High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee used cellphone then put gloves on without hand wash. Educated employee on proper hand washing and glove use, employee then washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#9High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 16 small flies in three compartment sink area 5 small flies in dry storage 2 small flies near sandwich press Approximately 50 fly hatchling casings on ground under three compartment sink and in on floor in dry storage **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 4

#10Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Large power tool battery charger stored on hand sink shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Expired in 2017 **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate53B-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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#13Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 7

#1Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Employee drinks and food on prep table -employee drink on clean dish **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -multiple employee cell phones in food prep area Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food Employees without hair restraints. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under three compartment, under shelves in dry storage, behind/under cooking equipment tables. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Canned food stored on floor under prep table with air fryer. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -cart with steam table lower shelves and side soiled -bottom of prep table with slicer **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:46 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.