Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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OYSTERS RESTAURANT

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 11, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3441069
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8730095
DBPR license1900026

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedDecember 11, 2024 10:23 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedDecember 12, 2024 9:00 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent & fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#4High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in walk in freezer area behind chest freezer 1 live fly in storage room across from walk in cooler behind boxes on rack 10 live flies in clean dish rack area flying around hole in ceiling 2 live flies in cook line area under prep table landing on shelf 5 live flies under dish machine flying around floor drain 6 live flies in buffet area landing on electric cords for warmers 3 flies above dry dish rack flying around hole in ceiling. 5 live flies in wait station area landing on sauce containers. Operator sprayed flies in storage area and dish rack area with fly bait spray. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#5High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 rodent droppings on floor in storage area across from walk in cooler 1 rodent dropping on floor in bathroom off the kitchen Operator clean up droppings and sanitized the area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Owner William Bunch **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Intermediate02C-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 and reach in coolers throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 3

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling is in disrepair in mop sink area and dish machine area.

#2Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of walk in freezer Standing water next to floor drain at dish machine

#3Basic33-31-5

Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Multiple pieces of unused equipment in back outdoor area **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:55 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 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.