CORNER KITCHEN
353 NE 2 ST, Crystal River FL 34429 · 352-794-3857
Last inspected Mar 10, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 13 live flies in 3 compartment sink area
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023021855 | Mar 31, 2023 | Jun 19, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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12 live small flying insects found near three compartment sink/dry storage area and near trash cans. Operator started to clean area and eliminate flies.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
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12 live small flying insects found near three compartment sink/dry storage area and near trash cans. Operator started to clean area and eliminate flies.
Ice buildup in vertical reach-in freezer.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed deli meat and deli cheeses portioned in reach-in cooler without date marking in cooler since Friday. Operator started to label.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test kit expired 2024
Food stored on floor. Cans on floor in dry storage area
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 13 live flies in 3 compartment sink area
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Milk and creamer in reach in cooler by front counter
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Baked goods at front counter not covered/protected
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken, whole shell eggs over cooked shrimp, produce in reach in cooler. Operator moved
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Items stored in white reach in cooler not dated
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator states books have been ordered and have not arrived.
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. Provided operator with DBPR HR Forms 5030-103 and 5030-104. Operator printed and signed during inspection
Food stored on floor. Box of dried cranberries near dry storage area. Operator moved.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. White single door reach in cooler near cook line area
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.