Cedar River Seafood&Oyster Bar
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
74
Score
Cedar River Seafood&Oyster Bar has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near 10 violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “missing drain plug at dumpster”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average is 72, putting Cedar River Seafood&Oyster Bar squarely in typical territory. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Snapper sealed in bag 12.
01B-13-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Snapper in sealed packaging thawing in walk in freezer
06-09-1
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Glass 2 door cooler. Manager provided thermometer **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with dust
23-03-4
74
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Alfredo Sauce in reach in cooler date marked for 10/28/2025. Operators threw item away. Mozzarella cheese date marked for 10/27/2025 manager discarded the item.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a bottle of cleaner on bottom of food prep table in kitchen area with single service items. Operator moved item to an approved area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No back flow preventer on hose on right side of building outside in the back. No back flow preventer on hose by storage area outside. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of Italian Green Beans rusted around rim and top of can. Operator segregated.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table on cook line soiled with old food product. Oven in microwave in kitchen area on food prep table soiled with olde food products.
22-02-4
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Far right Stall in female bathroom is out of order.
32-05-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food items in reach in freezer in near hand wash sink and cook line. Employee food item was discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind fryers heavily soiled in oil.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Food in plastic bucket on floor in front of food prep table in kitchen area. Operator picked up bucket and placed it on food prep table **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Label for original container of raw shucked clams/mussels/oysters not maintained on premises until last of product served. Operator threw away lid away of in use container of shucked oysters.
01C-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside or ice machine heavily soiled with calcium deposit. Shelving in walk-in cooler with mold like substance buildup.
23-03-4
37
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. In walk in cooler, three (3) containers of gumbo 93F. Gumbo began cooling 2.5 hours prior. Gumbo discarded. See stop sale.
03D-01-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. In walk in cooler, three (3) containers of gumbo 93F. Gumbo began cooling 2.5 hours prior. Gumbo discarded. See stop sale.
01B-36-5
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. In kitchen, employee dropped pen on floor, picked up pen off floor, and handled bag of cut tomatoes without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In walk in cooler, four (4) pans of thawed fish stored in original ROP bags. See stop sale.
01B-03-5
High Priority - 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. In server area near pass through window, container of sour cream has no time marking. Container removed from temperature control approximately 2.75 hours prior. Sour cream time marked. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on faucet by dish machine where black hose is attached. Missing on outside faucet on back side of establishment where red hose is attached.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook in kitchen washed hands in prep sink. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing bleach chemical cleaner stored by dish machine in kitchen. Bottle labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Green dumpster behind establishment. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In walk in cooler, four (4) pans of thawed fish stored in original ROP bags. See stop sale.
06-09-1
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic style tiles in front kitchen/server station are not sealed/painted. Acoustic style tiles in back kitchen are not sealed/painted.
36-37-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups in server station in kitchen.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelf near dish area is rusted.
14-47-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. White sanitizer bucket stored on prep table in middle of kitchen. Bucket moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor near utility sink in back kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
23
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer, case of raw beef stored over opened ready to eat pie. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket with chlorine sanitizer tested 200+. Solution discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In reach in cooler in server area, ranch dressing prepared yesterday morning has no date mark. Manager dated product. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster outside of establishment.
33-11-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean storage buckets stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
16-46-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Multiple phones stored on prep surfaces in kitchen. All phones moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout back kitchen area.
36-22-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster outside of establishment. Lid closed. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Multiple areas in kitchen area, including areas where tiles are cracked/missing.
36-02-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Exterior door to exit by dumpster area does not fully close.
35B-03-4
45
Feb 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - 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. 0ppms, primed. 50ppms **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Crab cake and fish 50f. Ice not touching bottom of pan. Placed more ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Last checked was last Thursday when serviced
16-33-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Donnell
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Defector in ice machine
22-02-4
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/ 6 employees on shift p, manager was at bank **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Hostess used cup to scoop ice from ice machine
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan covers in walk in cooler
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink over dish machine
12B-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Open bag of flour on floor, moved to shelf
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up on floor of walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice machine in wait station
10-08-5
Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Dish washer drying silverware with towel
24-17-4
35
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer stored in sink. Moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones stored on cutting board, moved **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on walk in freezer floor
14-69-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Personal drink In cooler, moved to lower shelf **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
78
Jun 9, 2023
Complaint Partial
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
86
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Jul 29, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in Freezer not frozen solid Ceiling has built up Ice that's melting **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-29: Melted **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee plating foods with pink watch on. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-29: Watch on **Time Extended**
13-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-29: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cedar River Seafood&Oyster Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cedar River Seafood&Oyster Bar on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cedar River Seafood&Oyster Bar?
Across the inspection record, “missing drain plug at dumpster” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cedar River Seafood&Oyster Bar.
How does Cedar River Seafood&Oyster Bar compare to other restaurants in Callahan?
Cedar River Seafood&Oyster Bar most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Callahan average of 72.
Has Cedar River Seafood&Oyster Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cedar River Seafood&Oyster Bar have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cedar River Seafood&Oyster Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Cedar River Seafood&Oyster Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cedar River Seafood&Oyster Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.
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