OYSTERS RESTAURANT

Name: OYSTERS RESTAURANT
Address: 606 NE US HWY 19, CRYSTAL RIVER, FL, 34429, US
Rating: 8.3

606 NE US HWY 19, CRYSTAL RIVER, FL 34429

License #1900026

🦞 Seafood ℹ️

8.3 Grade F / 100

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April 23, 2026 · 4 findings · 2 critical

Routine - Food

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OYSTERS RESTAURANT in CRYSTAL RIVER currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 8.3 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 13 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 23, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 123 total violations — 28 critical, 42 major, 53 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[08B-38-4] Multiple boxes and containers of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
[33-31-5] Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises in the rear of the building. Operator is continuing to work on the removal of the items and each inspection the items have reduced.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over ready-to-eat produce in reach-in cooler at the end of the cook line. Operator moved and stored correctly.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing chemicals stored next to clean and sanitized silverware in dish pit area on shelf. Operator removed.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[36-32-5] Ceiling in disrepair in mop sink area.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor near walk in cooler. Employee cleaned and sanitized the area.
[08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Apple pie in reach in cooler. Employee removed corrected on-site Chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler
[08B-63-4] Ice machine unlocked in back fenced in area. Gate open and unlocked.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven and microwave in cook line area
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in dish machine
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with mold like substance. Chest freezer lid in walk in cooler area
[33-31-5] Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Multiple unused equipment items in back fenced in area
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout kitchen and walk in cooler Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Unsealed wooden beam in dish storage area
[08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes stored over milk products in walk in cooler Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk in cooler
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies on the leg of prep table in mop sink area
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/25
[03A-03-5] Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. On counter in cook line area. Operator states eggs were removed from cooler approximately 10 minutes ago. Operator placed eggs back in reach in cooler.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. creamer (51F - Cold Holding)
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. creamer (51F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler in front beverage area. Employee stated creamer was on a customers table then placed in reach in cooler. Advised employee that potentially hazardous items can not be re-served. See stop sale. Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. On counter in cook line area. Operator states eggs were removed from cooler approximately 10 minutes ago. Operator placed eggs back in reach in cooler.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser stored on top of chest freezer in walk in cooler area
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink Bibb.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Raw chicken in hand wash sink in 3 compartment sink area
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Owner William B.
[02B-04-5] 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 with poached eggs
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Owner 2 cooks 1 server
[11-26-1] 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. 2 food handlers
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All items in walk in cooler are not dated including cooked meats and rice
[53B-09-4] Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Joslyn K.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles in prep and dish machine area

Disposition: Emergency order recommended
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Multiple area in kitchen under prep tables and kitchen equipment
[22-08-4] Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. In cook line area
[33-31-5] Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Multiple unnecessary items in rear area, old equipment, coolers, miscellaneous items built up on rear of establishment
[22-41-4] 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
[35A-02-6] 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
[35A-04-4] 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
[29-34-4] 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
[01C-02-4] Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Operator only has record of 1 tag
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Owner William B.
[02B-04-5] 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
[11-26-1] 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-02-5] 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
[02C-02-5] 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
[43-08-4] 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.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[28-02-4] 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
[08B-20-4] Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Cans of rusted food not properly segregated. Operator removed cans
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches in sticky trap behind equipment in prep area. Operator removed
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under/behind equipment in kitchen soiled
[08B-36-4] 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
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Deep fryer oil on floor in rear storage room Multiple items on floor in Walk-in Freezer
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cook line microwave interior soiled
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near cook line operator hung sign
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in-Cooler shelves soiled
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Salad prep Reach-in-Cooler interior soiled
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Food items stored uncovered in Walk-in-Freezer Multiple food items uncovered in Walk-in-Cooler Operator covered items
[33-31-5] Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Multiple unnecessary items in rear area, old equipment, coolers, miscellaneous items built up on rear of establishment
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of pumpkin pie mix rusted Can of creamed beef mix rusted
[35A-02-6] 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
[08A-05-6] 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
[01B-13-4] 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
[01C-10-4] Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Owner/person in charge no CFM
[02C-02-5] 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