Crystal River, Citrus County

THE CORNER KITCHEN

353 NE 2 ST, Crystal River, FL 34429

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Mar 10, 2026
City
Crystal River
County
Citrus
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

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.

Mar 10, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Total: 1

35A-02-7

Detail 24421817

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-06: Observed 8 live small flying insects in dry storage area and rack containing onions. Operator placed onions in container and started to clean and sanitize area. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Mar 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

35A-02-7

Detail 24409766

High Priority - 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. Corrective Action Taken Warning

14-69-4

Detail 24409767

Basic - Ice buildup in vertical reach-in freezer. Warning

Jul 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

02C-02-5

Detail 23911744

Intermediate - 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. Corrective Action Taken

Feb 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

16-37-1

Detail 23544382

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test kit expired 2024

08B-38-4

Detail 23544383

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cans on floor in dry storage area

Aug 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

35A-02-6

Detail 23103304

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 13 live flies in 3 compartment sink area Warning

08B-49-4

Detail 23103305

Basic - 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 Warning

Feb 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

08B-02-4

Detail 22641739

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Baked goods at front counter not covered/protected

08A-05-6

Detail 22641740

High Priority - 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 Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22641738

Intermediate - 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

Jul 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

31B-02-4

Detail 22098075

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 22098073

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. Operator states books have been ordered and have not arrived. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

11-26-1

Detail 22098076

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. Provided operator with DBPR HR Forms 5030-103 and 5030-104. Operator printed and signed during inspection Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22098074

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of dried cranberries near dry storage area. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 22098072

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. White single door reach in cooler near cook line area

Apr 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

16-37-1

Detail 21903648

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Expired in 2017 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-03: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 21903650

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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-03: Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 21903647

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-03: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 21903649

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Canned food stored on floor under prep table with air fryer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-03: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21903646

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -cart with steam table lower shelves and side soiled -bottom of prep table with slicer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-03: Time Extended

Mar 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 13

12A-07-5

Detail 21901884

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee used cellphone then put gloves on without hand wash. Educated employee on proper hand washing and glove use, employee then washed hands. Corrective Action Taken Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 21901879

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 16 small flies in three compartment sink area 5 small flies in dry storage 2 small flies near sandwich press Approximately 50 fly hatchling casings on ground under three compartment sink and in on floor in dry storage Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21901874

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Large power tool battery charger stored on hand sink shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-37-1

Detail 21901886

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Expired in 2017 Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21901881

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. Repeat Violation Warning

41-17-4

Detail 21901882

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning

50-09-4

Detail 21901878

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21901877

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Employee drinks and food on prep table -employee drink on clean dish Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 21901875

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -multiple employee cell phones in food prep area Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

13-03-4

Detail 21901883

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food Employees without hair restraints. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21901885

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under three compartment, under shelves in dry storage, behind/under cooking equipment tables. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21901880

Basic - Food stored on floor. Canned food stored on floor under prep table with air fryer. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21901876

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -cart with steam table lower shelves and side soiled -bottom of prep table with slicer Warning

Sep 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53A-02-7

Detail 21368665

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-20: Operator Sadie Sonnier has not completed certified manager's certification Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 21368666

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. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-20: Owner Sadie Sunnier Operator has not completed employee training. Admin Complaint

Jul 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

50-17-2

Detail 21209109

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

53A-02-7

Detail 21209110

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.

53B-01-5

Detail 21209108

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.

08B-47-4

Detail 21209107

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. cooking oil, grits , dry pasta.?

Sep 14, 2021

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 14, 2021

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

50-08-7

Detail 20505498

High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Only hand sink in kitchen is at 85°F. No license issued due to lack of hot water at this sink. All other sinks 100°F or above. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 20505499

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen at 85°F. Hand sink is the only hand sink in the kitchen. Warning