Kelly's Half Shell Pub
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
86
Score
Kelly's Half Shell Pub has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 10, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
The city-wide average sits at 90, which Kelly's Half Shell Pub's 86 doesn't quite reach. The record reflects steady performance over time.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat cartons of cream in walk-in cooler. Employee corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
86
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw seared tuna stored over ready-to-eat sauces in reach in cooler near service window. Operator moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
86
May 27, 2025
Complaint Partial
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed smoked salmon being cooked, cooled, packaged (not frozen) and placed in vacuum sealed packaging, then frozen, and thawed still in vacuum sealed packaging to be assembled for burgers and placed in individual portioned containers to be cooked to order. Discussed correct process and regulation with operators and issued stop sale on product.
03G-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed smoked salmon being cooked, cooled, packaged (not frozen) and placed in vacuum sealed packaging, then frozen, and thawed still in vacuum sealed packaging to be assembled for burgers and placed in individual portioned containers to be cooked to order. Discussed correct process and regulation with operators and issued stop sale on product.
01B-13-4
74
Apr 14, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Some oyster and clams tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
90
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shrimp stored over ready-to-eat french fries and potato chips in stand up freezer in kitchen not hermetically sealed. Operator moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed bag of clams stored over sauerkraut and cut tomatoes in reach-in cooler off cook line. Operator moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
74
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
64
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Worn, torn floors in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
36-10-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
90
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Sep 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 under soda machine 22 under hand wash sink behind bar 3 behind keg cooler in bar area nearest kitchen entrance 4 under cooler and speed rail station in area closest to restaurant entrance 2 under avantico single door reach in behind bar **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Ground beef stored above pickle buckets and tomatoes in walk in cooler. Operator moved items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors. -laminate floor damaged throughout kitchen -walk cooler floor beginning to show damage with chipping sealant **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-10-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -behind/under equipment on cook line -under three compartment sink, hand sink, coolers and equipment in bar area -walk in freezer **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -walk in cooler fan guards **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
61
Apr 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Glass rack on hand sink behind bar, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table on cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on table. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment on cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Laminate flooring it kitchen is worn and peeling from floor in multiple areas.
36-10-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment on cook line have grease residue buildup.
23-03-4
70
Sep 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
12A-03-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kelly's Half Shell Pub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kelly's Half Shell Pub on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kelly's Half Shell Pub?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Kelly's Half Shell Pub.
How does Kelly's Half Shell Pub compare to other restaurants in Crystal River?
Kelly's Half Shell Pub most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Crystal River average of 90.
Has Kelly's Half Shell Pub's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kelly's Half Shell Pub have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Kelly's Half Shell Pub means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Kelly's Half Shell Pub inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kelly's Half Shell Pub is inspected around three times per year on average.
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