FLORIDA CRACKER OYSTER BAR AND GRILL
7154 SE COUNTY RD 21 B, Keystone Heights FL 32656 · 352-473-9873
Last inspected Jun 24, 2026 · 20 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 6 rodent droppings on top of the smoker in the back dry storage room opposite the bulk ice bin, adjacent to the warewashing area. Operator had employee clean off the top of the smoker and dispose of the rodent droppings. No other rodent droppings observed in establishment during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2023014803 | Jan 26, 2023 | Apr 6, 2023 | $600 |
Inspection history
20 visits, newest first
Jun 24, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment on open warning for plan review, administrative complaint callback completed during routine inspection. From previous inspection and callbacks; Establishment removed the dish machine from the prep area. Establishment switched to char grill from flat top grills. Complete menu change for establishment. Operator asked employee to draw out the plans to be submitted with all changes.
Jun 24, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food in a hermetically sealed container received from an unapproved source. See stop sale. Open packages of sausages from meat processor labeled as not for sale stored in walk in cooler with sealed packages of food for customers. In walk in freezer packages of sausages processed and labeled as not for sale stored over food for customers.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the steam table, gravy (125F - Hot Holding) per chart board on wall was heated to 145F, previously then placed in double stacked container. Operator unstacked and placed back in steam table.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available. Per operator ordered scheduled for delivery tomorrow.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment remodeled kitchen and removed dish machine with no updated/approved plans.
Ceiling tile missing. Missing ceiling tiles in liquor storage room with single service food storage containers and canned beverages.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets on side of bulk ice bin not inverted or covered.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk in freezer and walk in cooler, employees personal sausages stored over food for customers in walk in freezer.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf next to oven, clean metal containers stacked while wet.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Open boxes of single service plastic cutlery with plastic left open and single service unprotected. Operator covered.
Utensils in poor condition. Large plastic tubs used for shucking oysters with deep grooved cuts along top portion.
Apr 16, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment on open warning for plan review, administrative complaint callback completed during routine inspection. From previous inspection and callbacks; Establishment removed the dish machine from the prep area. Establishment switched to char grill from flat top grills. Complete menu change for establishment. Operator asked employee to draw out the plans to be submitted with all changes.
Mar 11, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment on open warning for plan review, administrative complaint callback completed during routine inspection. From previous inspection and callbacks; Establishment removed the dish machine from the prep area. Establishment switched to char grill from flat top grills. Complete menu change for establishment. Operator asked employee to draw out the plans to be submitted with all changes.
Feb 5, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment on open warning for plan review, administrative complaint callback completed during routine inspection. From previous inspection and callbacks; Establishment removed the dish machine from the prep area. Establishment switched to char grill from flat top grills. Complete menu change for establishment. Operator asked employee to draw out the plans to be submitted with all changes.
Dec 31, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment on open warning for plan review, administrative complaint callback completed during routine inspection. From previous inspection and callbacks; Establishment removed the dish machine from the prep area. Establishment switched to char grill from flat top grills. Complete menu change for establishment. Operator asked employee to draw out the plans to be submitted with all changes.
Oct 23, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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-From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review Office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/planreview/. Establishment removed the dish machine from the prep area. Establishment switched to char grill from flat top grills. Complete menu change for establishment. Operator asked employee to draw out the plans to be submitted with all changes.
Oct 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment on open warning for plan review, administrative complaint callback completed during routine inspection. From previous inspection and callbacks; Establishment removed the dish machine from the prep area. Establishment switched to char grill from flat top grills. Complete menu change for establishment. Operator asked employee to draw out the plans to be submitted with all changes.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion bowl no handle stored in bulk Cajun container. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Waitstation soda dispenser plate behind nozzles has build up of residue.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. In dry storage area, single service container of forks with box lid removed, uncovered/protected.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Two wet wiping cloths stored on cutting board at pass through window. Operator relocated to solution.
Aug 28, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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-From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review Office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/planreview/. Establishment removed the dish machine from the prep area. Establishment switched to char grill from flat top grills. Complete menu change for establishment. Operator asked employee to draw out the plans to be submitted with all changes.
Jul 24, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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-From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review Office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/planreview/. Establishment removed the dish machine from the prep area. Establishment switched to char grill from flat top grills. Complete menu change for establishment. Operator asked employee to draw out the plans to be submitted with all changes.
Jun 18, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review Office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/planreview/. Establishment removed the dish machine from the prep area. Establishment switched to char grill from flat top grills. Complete menu change for establishment. Operator asked employee to draw out the plans to be submitted with all changes.
May 15, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment removed the dish machine from the prep area. Establishment switched to char grill from flat top grills. Complete menu change for establishment. Operator asked employee to draw out the plans to be submitted with all changes.
Mar 14, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the pass through reach in cooler, cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator reach in cooler just had maintenance 30 minutes prior to inspection to replace door gaskets and the cooler doors were open during repair. Operator had employee relocated items to freezer to bring back to temperature range. At conclusion of inspection all items back in temperature.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on cook line used as dump sink as evident by ice in hand wash sink. Operator coached employees.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment removed the dish machine from the prep area. Establishment switched to char grill from flat top grills. Complete menu change for establishment. Operator asked employee to draw out the plans to be submitted with all changes.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic portion cups used as scoop in bulk seasoning container. Employee removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf at the end of the cook line, clean metal containers stacked while wet.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer door gasket with residue build up, operator asked employee to clean and sanitize. Hood filters on cook line with debris build up. Operator has maintenance scheduled.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid broken off of dumpster. Grease trap lid open. Operator has called for replacement dumpster and closed the grease trap lid.
Stored food not covered. Ice balls in reach in freezer for cocktails not covered. Operator covered.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Discarded kitchen equipment behind building.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk blackening season on cook line missing product labeling. Employee labeled.
Oct 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 25, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked Salmon Benedict on menu identifies that poached eggs are under cooked but does not identify that the smoked salmon is a raw product.
Jul 24, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top reach in cooler on the main cook line closest the office area not holding proper temperature. cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (51F - Cold Holding); ham (48F - Cold Holding); French toast eggs (51F - Cold Holding) per operator cooler stocked in the morning. Operator placed ice on all time/temperature control food for safety and will place a maintenance call.
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. Raw undercooked bacon on top of toaster oven held on time as public health control missing from time tracking board for when placed on time. Operator added to the tracking board.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage patties on grill in container not holding at 135F or higher. sausage (105F - Hot Holding). Operator states will drop back in fryer.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked Salmon Benedict on menu identifies that poached eggs are under cooked but does not identify that the smoked salmon is a raw product.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On the chemical shelf by the dish machine, bleach and degreaser spray bottles with no labels. Employee labeled the chemical spray bottles.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in bulk flour container on prep line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling air vents between pass through and hood system have build up of dust.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets by bulk ice bin not inverted/covered for protection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed at bar counter expired 06/01/2024.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on the back of the flip top reach in cooler. Operator relocated the beverage.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the storage shelf by the rear exterior door, clean containers stacked while wet.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Door gaskets for reach in cooler furthest from the office on the cook line has food debris build up.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink on the main cook line closest the office leaks while off and from the bottom drain pipe into a bucket.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. No label on bulk flour container on prep line.
Jan 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 16, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 6 rodent droppings on top of the smoker in the back dry storage room opposite the bulk ice bin, adjacent to the warewashing area. Operator had employee clean off the top of the smoker and dispose of the rodent droppings. No other rodent droppings observed in establishment during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the flip top reach in cooler at the end of the cook line closest to the office area, cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (48F - Cold Holding); corn beef (46F - Cold Holding); sausage (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator has had the reach in cooler door open periodically, operator placed all items on ice. At conclusion of inspection, cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (47F - Cold Holding); corn beef (45F - Cold Holding); sausage (44F - Cold Holding). Discussed with operator moving items to a separate cooler to bring back to temperature range and switching to holding the flip top reach in cooler on existing time as public health control.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White portable cutting boards on the bottom shelf of the prep area have mold like substance build up.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling vent covers missing through kitchen prep area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket stored on container of unwashed tomatoes.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the storage shelf of the prep line and back storage area, clean containers stacked while wet.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. At time of inspection missing hood filters over in use cook line flat top. During inspection employee cleaned and replaced hood filters.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line reach in cooler door gaskets has mold like substance build up.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. In the flip top reach in cooler at the front counter, avocados with the stickers attached.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of the flip top reach in cooler at the pass through window has build up of food debris at the base of the cooler.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. On the front cook line, sour cream tub reused for whipped butter.
Single-service articles improperly stored. In the back storage room, single service carry out cups stored in the floor.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. In the back dry storage room, propane gas tank stored on the floor.
Aug 10, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 27, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can with rusted edges. 4 sandwiches made with ham and turkey dated 7/18.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw sausage, stored over prepped potatoes. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in back of kitchen indicated on plans as hand wash sink inaccessible due to not functioning correctly.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice observed in front hand wash sink. Pitcher observed in hand wash sink by cookline. Pitcher was removed.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Butter held on time and time marked not indicated on paperwork. Person in charge added during inspection.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks unchained outside back door.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust observed on ceiling over hot holding line.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several containers in clean dish area with cracked edges, missing pieces.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing hand wash sign at front hand wash sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Speed rack with canned good with debris buildup.
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