OYSTERS RESTAURANT
Suncoast Boulevard
Florida, 34429
Citrus County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/24/2025
High Priority
Intermediate
Basic
Total
Disposition: Call Back - Complied
This inspection identified null intermediate and null basic violations that needed improvement. The establishment was required to make corrections.
Inspection on 4/17/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 33-31-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Multiple unused equipment items in back fenced in area **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: Observed multiple items removed, operator is still working on removing unused equipment. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies on the leg of prep table in mop sink area **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: Observed 3 live small flying insects in dry storage room near soiled linens across from walk-in cooler and 2 live small flying insects near handwash sink off cook line. Operator eliminated flies. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: Operator will have employees sign employee health reporting agreement for Joslyn and Cheyenne. **Time Extended**
- 53B-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Joslyn K. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: Operator has ordered food handler books, Joslyn's training has not been updated by time of callback inspection. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/17/2025 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/12/2025
High Priority
7
Intermediate
8
Basic
11
Total
26
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling in disrepair in mop sink area.
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor near walk in cooler. Employee cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08B-49-4:Basic - 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:Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler
- 08B-63-4:Basic - Ice machine unlocked in back fenced in area. Gate open and unlocked.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven and microwave in cook line area
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in dish machine
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with mold like substance. Chest freezer lid in walk in cooler area
- 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Multiple unused equipment items in back fenced in area **Repeat Violation**
- 36-02-5:Basic - 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:Basic - 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:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies on the leg of prep table in mop sink area **Repeat Violation**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/25
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. creamer (51F - Cold Holding)
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser stored on top of chest freezer in walk in cooler area
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink Bibb. **Repeat Violation**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Raw chicken in hand wash sink in 3 compartment sink area
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Owner William B. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 02B-04-5:Intermediate - 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:Intermediate - 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:Intermediate - 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:Intermediate - 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 **Repeat Violation**
- 53B-09-4:Intermediate - 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:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles in prep and dish machine area
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/12/2025 revealed 26 total violations (7 high priority, 8 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 12/12/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling is in disrepair in mop sink area and dish machine area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: **Time Extended**
- 33-31-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Multiple pieces of unused equipment in back outdoor area **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: **Time Extended**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: **Time Extended**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Owner William Bunch **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/12/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 12/11/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
8
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling is in disrepair in mop sink area and dish machine area.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of walk in freezer Standing water next to floor drain at dish machine
- 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Multiple pieces of unused equipment in back outdoor area **Repeat Violation**
- 35A-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**
- 35A-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**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Owner William Bunch **Repeat Violation**
- 02C-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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/11/2024 revealed 8 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 12/11/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling is in disrepair in mop sink area and dish machine area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: **Time Extended**
- 33-31-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Multiple pieces of unused equipment in back outdoor area **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: **Time Extended**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: 2 live flies in buffet area around floor drain 1 live fly in server area flying around prep table Operator sprayed flies with insecticide and eliminated 2 flies. **Time Extended**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: **Time Extended**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Owner William Bunch **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/11/2024 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).