Cedar River Seafood&Oyster Bar
542500 US Hwy 1, Callahan, FL 32011 · Permanent Food Service · License 5500364
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 28 routine inspection3 high priority (2 fixed by the Oct 29 follow-up, 1 fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 3 basic (1 repeat)-21
- Safety score79
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 29, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - First visitOct 28, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation.
See stop sale. In walk-in cooler, two half gallon containers of gumbo date marked 10/20.
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
In cooler filled with ice on cook line table, raw chicken (52°F - Cold Holding); raw scallops (51°F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (51-53°F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items have been in cooler for approximately 1.5 hours and added more ice to cooler. Also, in walk-in cooler, raw beef steak (47°F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (48°F - Cold Holding); calamari (46°F - Cold Holding); mahi (46°F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (48°F - Cold Holding); baked beans (46°F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (47°F - Cold Holding). Employee stated they received trucked this morning around 10 am and the door had been open for approximately 1.5 hours while truck was put up.
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
Observed one (1) live flying insect in kitchen near three compartment sink.
Intermediate3
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
Observed cook rub hands together in sanitizer bucket and put gloves on.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
In host area, spray bottle of clear liquid not labeled. Operator labeled bottle glass cleaner.
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Food manager certification expired.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Certified food manager Alexus N training expired 8/12/2026.
Basic3
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Interior of microwave in server area soiled with food debris.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Fan cover in walk-in cooler soiled with dust build up.
Repeat violation
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
Right lid to dumpster open. Operator closed lid.
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.