Crystal River, Citrus County

AMY'S ON THE AVENUE

539 N CITRUS AVE, Crystal River, FL 34428

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Apr 9, 2026
City
Crystal River
County
Citrus
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 1, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Total: 3

08B-02-4

Detail 24484176

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Muffins on display not covered in bakery section. Employee covered. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 24484175

High Priority - 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. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24484174

High Priority - 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. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Dec 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 24253644

High Priority - 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. Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 24253643

Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 24253642

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

Jun 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

50-17-3

Detail 23803920

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

22-20-5

Detail 23803919

Basic - Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23803921

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in stock room.

31B-04-4

Detail 23803922

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Front Line -Kitchen Provided Signage to operator, operator posted. Corrected On-Site

Sep 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

08B-02-4

Detail 23117674

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Baked pastries at front counter

14-86-1

Detail 23117675

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels lining bacon in kitchen area

08A-05-6

Detail 23117673

High Priority - 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 Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23117676

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Repeat Violation

Mar 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

41-10-4

Detail 22711646

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle chemical stored on top of cook line cooler when not in use. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22711645

Basic - 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 Corrective Action Taken

Nov 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

21-38-4

Detail 22435236

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

May 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 5

50-17-3

Detail 21901090

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21901089

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda fountain has sticky substance and mold like growth. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21901086

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on line has wet towel on faucet. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21901087

Intermediate - 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. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 21901088

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board stained and grooved on cook line Warning

Aug 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

05-09-4

Detail 21298776

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Outside three door reach in has no ambient thermometer.

Apr 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 9

22-43-4

Detail 21014271

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm operator corrected to 200ppm Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21014273

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cakes in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 21014279

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Turkey in 3 door reach in cooler Oat milk at front counter Soy milk at front counter Operator dated all items Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21014274

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board

53A-05-6

Detail 21014278

Intermediate - 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/ Denise Burke

14-09-4

Detail 21014277

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board

13-02-4

Detail 21014275

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Female employee preparing food in kitchen.

05-09-4

Detail 21014272

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler at front counter storing dairy products Reach in cooler in dry storage room storing dressings

31B-04-4

Detail 21014276

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in kitchen. Provided sign, operator hung at sink. Corrected On-Site

Jan 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

51-16-7

Detail 20798106

Intermediate - - 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. Ice machine in maintenance closet, 3 door cooler outside, outdoor seating area, reach in cooler in back storage area with restroom Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-20: Spoke with Karah in plan review who stated no plans have been submitted for the establishment. Operator states they have not submitted the plans. Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 20798107

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-20: Operator states no employee training has been conducted since the last inspection. There is no proof of any employee training. Admin Complaint

14-17-4

Detail 20798105

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Back room reach outside Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-20: Shelves rusted in reach in cooler in outside back storage area Admin Complaint

Nov 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 10

41-10-4

Detail 20661716

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle stored on front counter. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20661710

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Cutting board soiled Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 20661715

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Filled bucket in hand sink Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

51-16-7

Detail 20661717

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. Ice machine in maintenance closet, 3 door cooler outside, outdoor seating area, reach in cooler in back storage area with restroom Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20661711

Intermediate - 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. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 20661713

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and cup stored on food storage rack. Corrected On-Site Warning

13-02-4

Detail 20661714

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees hair in a loose braid. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20661718

Basic - Food stored on floor. Water bottles in back room Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-17-4

Detail 20661712

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Basil plant stored on top of open make line cooler Corrected On-Site Warning

14-17-4

Detail 20661719

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Back room reach outside Warning