Deals Famous Oyster House
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
70
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Deals Famous Oyster House stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 19, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Floor area(s) covered with standing water” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Perry restaurant, which scores around 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm.
22-49-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Beans discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Pan of beans. Beans discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
70
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Oysters in outside walk-in cooler 44°F,Iced during inspection , cheese, crab, beef in root beer cooler 55°F all items discarded, cut tomatoes and cheese in small walk-in cooler 50°F transferred to working cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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.
14-74-7
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Seafood walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Outside walk-in cooler door needs replacing. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
74
Jun 11, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Observed Ponga on menu. Operator showed inspector swai that is served when ponga is ordered. **Admin Complaint**
52-01-4
78
Apr 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 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. 0 ppm chlorine , sanitizer changed brought to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Reading 20°F actual temperature 35°F, thermometer calibrated. **Corrected On-Site**
05-05-4
Intermediate - 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/ Some managers expired.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cooler door needs replacing.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk-in cooler.
36-22-4
55
Sep 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container. Tags on floor in cooler.
01C-10-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old boxes and miscellaneous items in stockrooms.
33-31-5
82
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Dec 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
74
May 10, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
May 9, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Oysters at 50° from previous day. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Oysters at 50°.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Both thermometers in walk-in.
05-05-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Reading 35.9, ice water at 32°.
05-06-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Deli paper under hand soap dispenser at front counter.
25-05-4
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. Outside walk-in cooler.
14-74-7
Basic - Floor in disrepair. Walk in coolers both.
36-17-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk-in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of shucked oysters on floor. Properly stored during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
12B-13-4
45
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer on prep table. Properly stored during inspection.
41-10-4
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation fron from walk-in cooler dripping on floor.
28-02-4
82
Jul 29, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef at 51° less than 4 hours per operator. Put in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. 0 ppm when tested, manager adjusted to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old items in back stock room.
33-31-5
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.
14-74-7
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with mold like substance. Wall by dishwasher.
23-03-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Deals Famous Oyster House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Deals Famous Oyster House on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Deals Famous Oyster House?
Across the inspection record, “floor area(s) covered with standing water” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Deals Famous Oyster House.
How does Deals Famous Oyster House compare to other restaurants in Perry?
Deals Famous Oyster House most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Perry average of 81.
Has Deals Famous Oyster House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Deals Famous Oyster House have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Deals Famous Oyster House 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 Deals Famous Oyster House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Deals Famous Oyster House is inspected around three times per year on average.
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