KELLY'S HALF SHELL PUB
390 N SUNCOAST BLVD, Crystal River FL 34429 · 352-228-8366
Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 under soda machine 22 under hand wash sink behind bar 3 behind keg cooler in bar area nearest kitchen entrance 4 under cooler and speed rail station in area closest to restaurant entrance 2 under avantico single door reach in behind bar
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023063658 | Sep 12, 2023 | Dec 27, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat cartons of cream in walk-in cooler. Employee corrected.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw seared tuna stored over ready-to-eat sauces in reach in cooler near service window. Operator moved and stored correctly.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed smoked salmon being cooked, cooled, packaged (not frozen) and placed in vacuum sealed packaging, then frozen, and thawed still in vacuum sealed packaging to be assembled for burgers and placed in individual portioned containers to be cooked to order. Discussed correct process and regulation with operators and issued stop sale on product.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed smoked salmon being cooked, cooled, packaged (not frozen) and placed in vacuum sealed packaging, then frozen, and thawed still in vacuum sealed packaging to be assembled for burgers and placed in individual portioned containers to be cooked to order. Discussed correct process and regulation with operators and issued stop sale on product.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Some oyster and clams tags not marked with last date served.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shrimp stored over ready-to-eat french fries and potato chips in stand up freezer in kitchen not hermetically sealed. Operator moved and stored correctly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed bag of clams stored over sauerkraut and cut tomatoes in reach-in cooler off cook line. Operator moved and stored correctly.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. 0ppm. Operator cleaned sanitizer line. 100ppm at recheck.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna stored over arugula in walk in cooler. Operator corrected shelves.
Clam tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Reach in cooler in cook line area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust. Walk in cooler fan guards
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Worn, torn floors in walk in cooler
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors. -laminate floor damaged throughout kitchen -walk cooler floor beginning to show damage with chipping sealant
Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Ground beef stored above pickle buckets and tomatoes in walk in cooler. Operator moved items.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 under soda machine 22 under hand wash sink behind bar 3 behind keg cooler in bar area nearest kitchen entrance 4 under cooler and speed rail station in area closest to restaurant entrance 2 under avantico single door reach in behind bar
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -behind/under equipment on cook line -under three compartment sink, hand sink, coolers and equipment in bar area -walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -walk in cooler fan guards
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors. -laminate floor damaged throughout kitchen -walk cooler floor beginning to show damage with chipping sealant
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.