ABC SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
4175 66 ST N, Saint Petersburg FL 33709 · 727-522-1888
Last inspected Mar 2, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
APR 24
AUG 24
JUN 25
DEC 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 22 points off where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 7 live roaches in pan under steamer across from walk in cooler Operator killed one and took pan outside.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2026015490 | Mar 2, 2026 | Mar 25, 2026 | $400 |
| 3--2025090856 | Dec 17, 2025 | Feb 4, 2026 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 2, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Operator restocked with sanitizer and retested at 50PPM.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -operator touched cooked duck and cooked noodles in walk in cooler with bare hands to check temperature.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored above hoisin sauce in walk in cooler. Operator moved fish.
Bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle containing bleach connected to dish machine not labeled. Operator discarded container and replaced with bottle of bleach in its original container.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards in prep kitchen are stained and have groove marks
No tag on container of raw oysters in walk in cooler. Operator found tag for oysters and placed with oysters.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -water at hand wash sink in wait station temping 75F. Operator said they're aware of issue and plan to fix it tomorrow.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting boards in prep kitchen are stained and have groove marks
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee vape stored on reach in cooler on cook line Employee removed and washed hands.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of cook line equipment soiled with grease and food debris
Plumbing system in disrepair. -pipe that drains dish machine is disconnected, causing it to leak onto floor when emptied.
Water draining onto floor surface. Dish machine wastewater partially drains onto floor when emptied. Water then drains into floor drain.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) Operator remade bucket and tested at 50PPM Chlorine.
Dec 19, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on prep cooler cook lines are stained
Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris and grease throughout kitchen
Floor tileson cook line in disrepair, some are loose and not sealed between
Dec 17, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 10 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Operator used bare hand to touch rice in walk in cooler to check temperature.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 7 live roaches in pan under steamer across from walk in cooler Operator killed one and took pan outside.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 rodent dropping between reach in coolers and walk in cooler under cooling rack 2 rodent droppings on kitchen floor near reach in coolers in middle of kitchen 2 rodent droppings at end of cook line near steamer 3 rodent droppings on prep line in kitchen opposite cook line 2 rodent droppings on floor near dish machine Operator cleaned up some droppings.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Rice in walk in cooler covered while cooling. Temped 100F. Educated operator on proper cooling techniques and they uncovered to allow for proper cooling.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on prep cooler cook lines are stained
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Multiple records lacking last names and dates of birth. Operator completed records during inspection.
Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris and grease throughout kitchen
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dead roaches on premises. -9 dead roaches in corner of kitchen between reach in coolers and walk in cooler behind cooling rack -55 dead roaches under cook line equipment stuck in grease on floor. 1 dead roach under 3 compartment sink across from cook line 1 dead roach in walk in meat cooler 3 dead roaches in front of walk in cooler by dish machine 1 dead roaches in metal corner forgers on wall next to dish machine 3 dead roaches in dry storage room near restrooms 1 dead roach in cabinet under register area 1 dead roaches in cabinet under women restroom sink Operator cleaned few that they could, the majority are stuck to the ground in thick grease.
Floor tileson cook line in disrepair, some are loose and not sealed between
Jun 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly in kitchen area. Fly did not land on food or food contact surfaces.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in three-compartment sink. Discussed with operator hand wash sink is only approved sink to wash hands.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic containers stored inside bowl of hand wash sink next to three-compartment sink. Operator removed items.
Spray bottle in wait station area containing windex not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle windex.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach-in cooler doors on cooks line.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable on cooks line.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between prep table and reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed knives and placed on wall.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs.
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Dishmachine gauge is not registering.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards are soiled with black substance in walk-in cooler. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors on cooks line.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover on prep table on cooks line.
Stored food not covered. Multiple containers of cut vegetables not covered in walk-in cooler. Operator covered items.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in the front counter area. Educated on flies and provided pest prevention info.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.raw whole chicken over raw whole fish. Employee moved raw chicken to one side of reach in chest freezer.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.oyster and scallop tags not marked with last day used. Employee dating tags with receipts.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained in prep room, can opener soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bowl in hand sink in kitchen. Employee removed bowl.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in msg. Employee removed bowl.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Equipment door handles soiled.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing on cook line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.employee drink on shelf over reach in cooler on cook line. Employee removed drink.
Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Bamboo used to clean woks. Employee removed bamboo.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet cloth under cutting board. Employee removed wet cloth.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lids open.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on the floor in prep room. Employee moved to riser.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of white powder not labeled. Employee labeled salt, sugar, msg.
Apr 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Unpackaged raw pork over frozen vegetables in walk-in freezer
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over cabbage in walk-in cooler, order corrected.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Raw oysters tags not kept in chronological order, provided operator with Molluscan Shellfish Guidance form
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Raw oysters tags not properly dated. Provided operator with Molluscan Shellfish Guidance form
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/ One owner with expired CFM, other staff present with valid CFM
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of live well crab tanks (sold for customer consumption) soiled
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In between cooler and prep table on line
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in rice bin, removed
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket on floor in rear prep room
Vending machine exterior soiled. Hood filters soiled
Dec 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease.
Oct 18, 2023Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ No license at time of license inspection due to plan review.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Removed mop sink to outside area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer ice buildup.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease.
Open dumpster lid.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.