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FLOATING SEA CAFE

8661 OLD KINGS RD S, Jacksonville FL 32217 · 9042947405

Last inspected May 28, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats24
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2616023
Grade history
NOV 23
JUL 24
FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in rear kitchen area. One fly in frontline prep area.
High priority/35A-02-6/Admin Complaint
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

May 28, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
No handwash sink for employees. No Hand Wash Sink at frontline prep area.
Intermediate/31A-12-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 20, 2026 · At callback :time needed to arrange with plan review. Time Extended/Return visit May 28, 2026 · At today's callback : Establishment has submitted for plan review and is currently being processed. Confirmed by email to Establishment from plan review. Time Extended
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/. Establishment has moved coolers to frontline. Added frontline prep counters. Movable Ice bin. Coolers. Blender machines. Coffee espresso machine.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Apr 20, 2026 · At callback :time needed to complete. Some food service items moved away. Time Extended/Return visit May 28, 2026 · At today's callback : Establishment has submitted for plan review and is currently being processed. Confirmed by email to Establishment from plan review. Time Extended
Apr 20, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No handwash sink for employees. No Hand Wash Sink at frontline prep area.
Intermediate/31A-12-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 20, 2026 · At callback :time needed to arrange with plan review. Time Extended
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/. Establishment has moved coolers to frontline. Added frontline prep counters. Movable Ice bin. Coolers. Blender machines. Coffee espresso machine.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Apr 20, 2026 · At callback :time needed to complete. Some food service items moved away. Time Extended
Feb 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Container of hot dogs date marked 2/5 in cooler.
High priority/01B-24-5/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle. Sanitizer. By foods. Moved by manager.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No handwash sink for employees. No Hand Wash Sink at frontline prep area.
Intermediate/31A-12-4/Warning
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/. Establishment has moved coolers to frontline. Added frontline prep counters. Movable Ice bin. Coolers. Blender machines. Coffee espresso machine.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
Food stored in undrained ice. Ice bin not constantly draining.
Basic/08B-31-4/Warning
Jul 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 11, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in rear kitchen area. One fly in frontline prep area.
High priority/35A-02-6/Admin Complaint
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils in rear kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at frontline dispenser. Replaced by manger.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personnel blanket on rear food rack. Moved by manager.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Nov 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.