Cedar River Seafood&oyster Bar in Callahan
Last inspected:
542500 Us Hwy 1, Callahan, FL 320119102Cedar River Seafood & Oyster Bar in Callahan has accumulated 261 violations across 27 inspections since 2016, averaging 9.7 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but faces a pattern of recurring compliance issues, with food contact surfaces, ventilation, and shell stock requirements cited repeatedly. Fire inspections documented two instances of portable fire extinguishers in the red zone, including one stored in the recharge zone next to a microwave. Recent inspections show intensifying enforcement pressure, with the most recent 2025 visit revealing 15 violations including 6 high-priority citations, followed by an administrative complaint recommendation in November.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Cedar River Seafood&oyster Bar in Callahan: Comparison to Nassau County Averages
This Facility
9.5
violations / inspection
9.5 violations per inspection
Nassau County Avg
6.36
violations / inspection
6.36 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Nassau County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Cedar River Seafood&oyster Bar in Callahan: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. By cook line
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
In recharge zone. Fire extinguisher next to microwave.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Cedar River Seafood&oyster Bar in Callahan: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Partial· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections40 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 5 inspections41 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Cedar River Seafood&oyster Bar in Callahan: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cedar River Seafood&oyster Bar in Callahan last inspected?
- Cedar River Seafood&oyster Bar in Callahan was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 23, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Cedar River Seafood&oyster Bar in Callahan?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cedar River Seafood&oyster Bar in Callahan are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Shell stock requirements.
- How many health inspections has Cedar River Seafood&oyster Bar in Callahan had?
- Cedar River Seafood&oyster Bar in Callahan has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cedar River Seafood&oyster Bar in Callahan find?
- Cedar River Seafood&oyster Bar in Callahan was most recently inspected on April 23, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Cedar River Seafood&oyster Bar in Callahan ever been shut down?
- No, Cedar River Seafood&oyster Bar in Callahan has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
- Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- Has Cedar River Seafood&oyster Bar in Callahan had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Cedar River Seafood&oyster Bar in Callahan has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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