OYSTERS RESTAURANT
606 NE US HWY 19 · CRYSTAL RIVER · Citrus County · FL 34429
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm, operator primed machine 100ppm at recheck **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies in prep area 3 live flies under chemical storage area by dish machine **Repeat Violation**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 rodent droppings on floor in employee restroom across from walk in freezer 1 rodent dropping on floor In banquet room Operator cleaned up droppings and sanitized the areas **Corrective Action Taken**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb behind hand wash sink in kitchen with black hose attached
Intermediate 7
01C-02-4Intermediate – Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Operator only has record of 1 tag
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Owner William B. **Repeat Violation**
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
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. 1 server
02B-02-5Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed consumer advisory for operator who posted **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5Intermediate – 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 including cooked meats, vegetables and potatoes **Repeat Violation**
43-08-4Intermediate – Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Customer walked into kitchen to speak with employees. Discussed with server who asked customer to leave the kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 3
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Multiple area in kitchen under prep tables and kitchen equipment **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. In cook line area **Repeat Violation**
33-31-5Basic – 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**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:10 AM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.