Oysters Restaurant in Crystal River
Last inspected:
606 Ne Us Hwy 19, Crystal River, FL 34429Oysters Restaurant in Crystal River has accumulated 831 violations across 54 inspections since 2022, averaging 15.4 per visit—nearly three times the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has been emergency-closed seven times, with the most recent emergency order activity occurring in December 2024 related to employee health policy violations. Recurring violations span management awareness, employee health policies, food condition, proper hand washing, chemical storage, and consumer advisories, indicating systemic compliance failures across multiple food safety categories. An administrative complaint was recommended in February 2025 following 15 violations. The most recent inspection on December 19, 2025 documented 8 violations and resulted in no further action, but the facility remains under active enforcement scrutiny given the persistent pattern of high violation counts and emergency closures throughout 2024 and 2025.
Most recent closure: December 11, 2024 for rodent & fly activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Oysters Restaurant in Crystal River: Comparison to Citrus County Averages
This Facility
15.2
violations / inspection
15.2 violations per inspection
Citrus County Avg
4.18
violations / inspection
4.18 county average
This Facility
7
emergency closures
7 closures
Citrus County Avg
0.34
closures / facility
0.34 county average
Oysters Restaurant in Crystal River: Emergency Closure History (7)
Oysters Restaurant in Crystal River: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (8)
Total fines on record: $3,500.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025004531 | $800.00 | Dec 11, 2024 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2024031865 | $800.00 | May 30, 2024 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2023034746 | — | Jun 7, 2023 | Tampa | |
| 3--2022020030 | — | Apr 5, 2022 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2022006846 | $800.00 | Feb 1, 2022 | Tampa | |
| 3--2021058100 | $400.00 | Dec 2, 2021 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2019004097 | $300.00 | Jan 26, 2019 | Tampa | |
| 3--2019001858 | $400.00 | Jan 2, 2019 | Tampa |
Oysters Restaurant in Crystal River: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 47-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet. For reporting purposes only. Electrical box on ground outside by washing machine
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.
Oysters Restaurant in Crystal River: Full Inspection History — DBPR (55)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections27 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 8 inspections62 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections45 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 21 violations (13 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 11 inspections112 violations · 58 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (10 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (10 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— 4 inspections47 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 19 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 8 inspections69 violations · 37 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 18 violations (10 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 20 violations (11 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— 6 inspections37 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— 4 inspections37 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections33 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 24 violations (15 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Oysters Restaurant in Crystal River: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Oysters Restaurant in Crystal River last inspected?
- Oysters Restaurant in Crystal River was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 23, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Oysters Restaurant in Crystal River last shut down?
- Oysters Restaurant in Crystal River was last shut down on December 11, 2024 for rodent & fly activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Oysters Restaurant in Crystal River?
- The most frequently cited violations at Oysters Restaurant in Crystal River are: Proper ventilation, Proper cooling equipment, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Oysters Restaurant in Crystal River had?
- Oysters Restaurant in Crystal River has had 55 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 15.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Oysters Restaurant in Crystal River find?
- Oysters Restaurant in Crystal River was most recently inspected on April 23, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Oysters Restaurant in Crystal River ever been shut down?
- Yes, Oysters Restaurant in Crystal River has been emergency-closed 7 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V33 (Proper cooling equipment) mean?
- Violation 33 (Proper cooling equipment) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/33.
- What does Florida violation V41 (Toilet facilities) mean?
- Violation 41 (Toilet facilities) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/41.
- Has Oysters Restaurant in Crystal River had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Oysters Restaurant in Crystal River has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Oysters Restaurant in Crystal River faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Oysters Restaurant in Crystal River has 8 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $3,500.00 in fines.
- How much has Oysters Restaurant in Crystal River been fined?
- Oysters Restaurant in Crystal River has been fined a total of $3,500.00 across 8 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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