CEDAR RIVER SEAFOOD&OYSTER BAR
542500 US HWY 1, Callahan FL 32011 · (904)879-2111
Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Crab cake and fish 50f. Ice not touching bottom of pan. Placed more ice.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Snapper sealed in bag 12.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Snapper in sealed packaging thawing in walk in freezer
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Glass 2 door cooler. Manager provided thermometer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with dust
Nov 4, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of Italian Green Beans rusted around rim and top of can. Operator segregated.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Alfredo Sauce in reach in cooler date marked for 10/28/2025. Operators threw item away. Mozzarella cheese date marked for 10/27/2025 manager discarded the item.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a bottle of cleaner on bottom of food prep table in kitchen area with single service items. Operator moved item to an approved area.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No back flow preventer on hose on right side of building outside in the back. No back flow preventer on hose by storage area outside.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table on cook line soiled with old food product. Oven in microwave in kitchen area on food prep table soiled with olde food products.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Far right Stall in female bathroom is out of order.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food items in reach in freezer in near hand wash sink and cook line. Employee food item was discarded.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind fryers heavily soiled in oil.
Food stored on floor. Food in plastic bucket on floor in front of food prep table in kitchen area. Operator picked up bucket and placed it on food prep table
Label for original container of raw shucked clams/mussels/oysters not maintained on premises until last of product served. Operator threw away lid away of in use container of shucked oysters.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside or ice machine heavily soiled with calcium deposit. Shelving in walk-in cooler with mold like substance buildup.
Feb 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. In walk in cooler, three (3) containers of gumbo 93F. Gumbo began cooling 2.5 hours prior. Gumbo discarded. See stop sale.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. In walk in cooler, three (3) containers of gumbo 93F. Gumbo began cooling 2.5 hours prior. Gumbo discarded. See stop sale.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. In kitchen, employee dropped pen on floor, picked up pen off floor, and handled bag of cut tomatoes without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In walk in cooler, four (4) pans of thawed fish stored in original ROP bags. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. In server area near pass through window, container of sour cream has no time marking. Container removed from temperature control approximately 2.75 hours prior. Sour cream time marked.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on faucet by dish machine where black hose is attached. Missing on outside faucet on back side of establishment where red hose is attached.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook in kitchen washed hands in prep sink. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing bleach chemical cleaner stored by dish machine in kitchen. Bottle labeled.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic style tiles in front kitchen/server station are not sealed/painted. Acoustic style tiles in back kitchen are not sealed/painted.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In walk in cooler, four (4) pans of thawed fish stored in original ROP bags. See stop sale.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups in server station in kitchen.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Green dumpster behind establishment.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelf near dish area is rusted.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. White sanitizer bucket stored on prep table in middle of kitchen. Bucket moved and stored correctly.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor near utility sink in back kitchen.
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer, case of raw beef stored over opened ready to eat pie. Items moved and stored correctly.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket with chlorine sanitizer tested 200+. Solution discarded.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In reach in cooler in server area, ranch dressing prepared yesterday morning has no date mark. Manager dated product.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Multiple phones stored on prep surfaces in kitchen. All phones moved and stored correctly.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout back kitchen area.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in freezer.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster outside of establishment.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean storage buckets stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster outside of establishment. Lid closed.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Exterior door to exit by dumpster area does not fully close.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Multiple areas in kitchen area, including areas where tiles are cracked/missing.
Feb 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppms, primed. 50ppms
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Crab cake and fish 50f. Ice not touching bottom of pan. Placed more ice.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Last checked was last Thursday when serviced
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Donnell
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Defector in ice machine
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/ 6 employees on shift p, manager was at bank
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Hostess used cup to scoop ice from ice machine
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan covers in walk in cooler
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink over dish machine
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Open bag of flour on floor, moved to shelf
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up on floor of walk in freezer
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice machine in wait station
Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Dish washer drying silverware with towel
Oct 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer stored in sink. Moved
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones stored on cutting board, moved
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on walk in freezer floor
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Personal drink In cooler, moved to lower shelf
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