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AMY'S ON THE AVENUE

539 N CITRUS AVE, Crystal River FL 34428 · 352-563-2697

Last inspected Apr 9, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats48
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1901327
Grade history
MAR 24
SEP 24
JUN 25
DEC 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $320

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2022006508Jan 20, 2022Mar 10, 2022$320

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Apr 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 1, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Muffins on display not covered in bakery section. Employee covered.
High priority/08B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Housemade Blue Cheese - Dairy (47F - Cold Holding); Housemade Horseradish - Dairy (47F - Cold Holding); Housemade Ranch - Dairy (47F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheddar Cheese (52F - Cold Holding) in mini fridge underneath wait station counter to the right of the handwash sink. Items had been in cooler overnight. Issued stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Housemade Blue Cheese - Dairy (47F - Cold Holding); Housemade Horseradish - Dairy (47F - Cold Holding); Housemade Ranch - Dairy (47F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheddar Cheese (52F - Cold Holding) in mini fridge underneath wait station counter to the right of the handwash sink. Items had been in cooler overnight. Issued stop sale. Operator turned cooler down from 5 to 7.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Dec 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Shredded Cheese (47F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler near handwash sink in front wait station area. Operator moved to another cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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. For Michael, Alana, and Nicolas. Inspector printed and employees signed off on form.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored above reach-in cooler in kitchen. Employee moved.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Jun 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in stock room.
Basic/14-69-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Front Line -Kitchen Provided Signage to operator, operator posted.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Baked pastries at front counter
High priority/08B-02-4
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels lining bacon in kitchen area
High priority/14-86-1
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over cheeses in make line cooler. Operator moved eggs
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle chemical stored on top of cook line cooler when not in use. Operator moved
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior has sight mold like growth. Operator drained ice to begin cleaning
Basic/22-20-5/Corrective Action Taken
Nov 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator removed
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.