The Corner Kitchen
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
100
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at The Corner Kitchen stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 10, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.
“Food stored on floor” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Crystal River restaurant scores 90. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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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**
35A-02-7
86
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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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**
35A-02-7
Basic - Ice buildup in vertical reach-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
82
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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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**
02C-02-5
90
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test kit expired 2024
16-37-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cans on floor in dry storage area
08B-38-4
86
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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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**
35A-02-6
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**
08B-49-4
82
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Baked goods at front counter not covered/protected
08B-02-4
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**
08A-05-6
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
02C-02-5
67
Jul 5, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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**
53B-01-5
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**
11-26-1
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. White single door reach in cooler near cook line area
22-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of dried cranberries near dry storage area. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
67
Apr 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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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**
16-37-1
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**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-03: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
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**
08B-38-4
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**
23-03-4
70
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Corner Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Corner Kitchen on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Corner Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Corner Kitchen.
How does The Corner Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Crystal River?
The Corner Kitchen most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Crystal River average of 90.
Has The Corner Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Corner Kitchen have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Corner Kitchen 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 The Corner Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Corner Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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