How many health inspections has KELLY'S HALF SHELL PUB had?

KELLY'S HALF SHELL PUB has had 27 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has KELLY'S HALF SHELL PUB ever been shut down?

Yes, KELLY'S HALF SHELL PUB has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at KELLY'S HALF SHELL PUB?

The most frequently cited violations at KELLY'S HALF SHELL PUB are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored.

What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?

MANAGEMENT FAILURE: CDC data shows establishments without active managerial control have 3x more critical violations. The person in charge must demonstrate knowledge of foodborne illness prevention, HACCP principles, and Florida food safety law. Without oversight, violations go uncorrected, creating compounding risk of multi-pathogen outbreaks. Person in charge must be present during ALL hours of operation and must demonstrate knowledge of: foodborne illness risk factors, proper cooking temperatures, handwashing procedures, allergen management, and employee health policy. Must hold a valid Food Manager Certification per Florida Statute 509.039.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

KELLY'S HALF SHELL PUB

390 N SUNCOAST BLVD, Crystal River, FL 34429

Citrus County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: SLAINTE PUBS INC · License: SEA1900962

KELLY'S HALF SHELL PUB in Crystal River, FL has 27 inspections on record with 97 total violations (3.6 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

27Inspections

97Violations

1Closures

Data current as of May 27, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for KELLY'S HALF SHELL PUB
Date	Reason	Reopened
Sep 12, 2023	Rodent activity	08:31:00

Inspection History (27)

May 27, 2025 — Complaint Partial· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

Apr 14, 2025 — Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

Mar 24, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Jul 23, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Nov 14, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 13, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 12, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 17, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Sep 12, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

May 13, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Mar 14, 2022 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

Dec 3, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 8, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jul 30, 2020 — Complaint Full· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V21 Time as control

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 12, 2020 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 12, 2020 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Feb 4, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 7, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V23 Chemical properly stored

Apr 16, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V23 Chemical properly stored

Jan 2, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V21 Time as control

Oct 23, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V21 Time as control

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 23, 2018 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 8, 2017 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 31, 2017 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 22, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 24, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 19, 2017 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

KELLY'S HALF SHELL PUB has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Citrus County average of 0.29 closures per facility. It has averaged 3.6 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.30.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has KELLY'S HALF SHELL PUB had?: KELLY'S HALF SHELL PUB has had 27 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has KELLY'S HALF SHELL PUB ever been shut down?: Yes, KELLY'S HALF SHELL PUB has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at KELLY'S HALF SHELL PUB?: The most frequently cited violations at KELLY'S HALF SHELL PUB are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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Last verified: May 27, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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