HALF MOON SEAFOOD COMPANY
615 CHANNELSIDE DRIVE, Tampa FL 33602 · 3213312540
Last inspected Apr 1, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022005669 | Dec 21, 2021 | Mar 2, 2022 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Tested above 200-400 ppm employee added water retested to 300 ppm
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Trent cate
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for 2 employees observed for 2 employees
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested above 200-500 ppm discussed with employee to add more water.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over milk reach in cooler employee removed to proper storage
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Yori McMillan
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.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Drain under 3 compartment sink
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Operator replaced the water and sanitizer.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For what sanitizer
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Larry Cate
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.
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.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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.