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OYSTERS RESTAURANT

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 12, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3381228
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8468269
DBPR license1900026

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority3 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#14High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of pumpkin pie mix rusted Can of creamed beef mix rusted **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#15High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 fruit flies under rear three compartment sink drain 2 fruit flies in drain under dish machine **Warning**

Warning
#16High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw oysters over Ready to eat items in cook line Reach-in-Cooler. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#17High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Shucked oysters and chicken stored in Walk-in-Cooler under fan unit. Fan unit dripping condensation into/onto items **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 3

#18Intermediate01C-10-4

Intermediate – Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. **Warning**

Warning
#19Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Owner/person in charge no CFM **Warning**

Warning
#20Intermediate02C-02-5

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 not date marked **Warning**

Warning

Basic 13

#1Basic28-02-4

Basic – Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Shucked oysters and chicken stored in Walk-in-Cooler under fan unit. Fan unit dripping condensation into/onto items **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic08B-20-4

Basic – Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Cans of rusted food not properly segregated. Operator removed cans **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches in sticky trap behind equipment in prep area. Operator removed **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under/behind equipment in kitchen soiled **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic08B-36-4

Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash. Shucked oysters and chicken stored in Walk-in-Cooler under fan unit. Fan unit dripping condensation into/onto items **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Deep fryer oil on floor in rear storage room Multiple items on floor in Walk-in Freezer **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cook line microwave interior soiled **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near cook line operator hung sign **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in-Cooler shelves soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#10Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#11Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Salad prep Reach-in-Cooler interior soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#12Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Food items stored uncovered in Walk-in-Freezer Multiple food items uncovered in Walk-in-Cooler Operator covered items **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic33-31-5

Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Multiple unnecessary items in rear area, old equipment, coolers, miscellaneous items built up on rear of establishment **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:30 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
3 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
5 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 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.