LEVEROCK'S SEAFOOD HOUSE
840 S PASADENA AVE, South Pasadena FL 33707 · 727.343.2495
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor at end of cook line near slicer and stock pot. Operator killed bug and cleaned and sanitized area. 1 live roach at end of bar on floor. Operator killed bug, cleaned and sanitized. 1 live roach on floor in dry storage area by walk in freezer.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025063161 | Aug 7, 2025 | Sep 16, 2025 | $400 |
| 3--2023008807 | Dec 14, 2022 | Mar 8, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish and shrimp stored above uncovered ready to eat sauces in reach in cooler on cookline. Operator moves sauces to store above raw meats.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500ppm) Operator diluted and retested at 200PPM
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on cookline stained
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed operator paperwork and filled out during inspection.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting boards on cookline are grooved
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -metal pans near 3 compartment sink stacked wet
Equipment in poor repair. -soda gun holster not draining, standing water in holster
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -under soda machine in wait station area due to leaking pipe
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on salad prep line.
Interior of ovens on cookline have accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Stored food not covered. -sauces in reach in cooler on cookline not covered, stored below raw meats.
Walls and floors soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind cookline
Water draining onto floor surface. -hand wash sink at kitchen entrance has leaky pipe. Operator placed pan underneath to catch drip.
Oct 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly at bar entrance near ice bins
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. -paper towels used to cover oysters in reach in coolers by back dry storage area. Operator removed and replaced with parchment paper.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator printed and filled out paperwork.
Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator ran a few more cycles and temp got up to 120F.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach behind reach in coolers near back dry storage area 1 dead roach on floor in left corner end of cook line near meat slicer 4 dead roaches in water heater room used for some dry storage 1 dead roach behind soap tank next to ice machine All areas cleaned and sanitized.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under equipment on cook line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind equipment on cook line.
Aug 8, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. buttermilk (48F - Cold Holding) on prep table in prep kitchen. blue cheese dressing (47F - Cold Holding) in reach in deli cooler in front kitchen
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Tag marked with date that oysters prepped rather than last served.
Establishment offers undercooked comminuted meat on the child menu. Offer medium burgers cooked to 135 on online kid's menu
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle holster at bar soiled with moldlike substance
Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice in bar area
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach behind prep table in prep kitchen next to victory compartment refrigerator 5 dead roach in dry storage area near walk in freezer 1 dead roach on floor against wall on cooks line near fat-fryer. 1 dead roach on floor against wall near reach-in cooler at end of cooks line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In dish storage area by 3 compartment sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor on cook line soiled with debris
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Table on cook line soiled with debris and grease buildup
Aug 8, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies in back prep area, landed on frying basket used for food prep. Operator cleaned and sanitized fry basket 8 live flies near beer tap at bar.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor at end of cook line near slicer and stock pot. Operator killed bug and cleaned and sanitized area. 1 live roach at end of bar on floor. Operator killed bug, cleaned and sanitized. 1 live roach on floor in dry storage area by walk in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. buttermilk (48F - Cold Holding) on prep table in prep kitchen. blue cheese dressing (47F - Cold Holding) in reach in deli cooler in front kitchen
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Tag marked with date that oysters prepped rather than last served.
Establishment offers undercooked comminuted meat on the child menu. Offer medium burgers cooked to 135 on online kid's menu
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle holster at bar soiled with moldlike substance
Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice in bar area
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach behind prep table in prep kitchen next to victory compartment refrigerator 5 dead roach in dry storage area near walk in freezer 1 dead roach on floor against wall on cooks line near fat-fryer. 1 dead roach on floor against wall near reach-in cooler at end of cooks line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In dish storage area by 3 compartment sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor on cook line soiled with debris
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Table on cook line soiled with debris and grease buildup
Aug 7, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 14 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies in back prep area, landed on frying basket used for food prep. Operator cleaned and sanitized fry basket 8 live flies near beer tap at bar.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor at end of cook line near slicer and stock pot. Operator killed bug and cleaned and sanitized area. 1 live roach at end of bar on floor. Operator killed bug, cleaned and sanitized. 1 live roach on floor in dry storage area by walk in freezer.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ahi tuna filets fully thawed from frozen in original vacuum sealed bags that are unapproved for thawing. Operator discontinued their sale and discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. buttermilk (48F - Cold Holding) on prep table in prep kitchen. blue cheese dressing (47F - Cold Holding) in reach in deli cooler in front kitchen
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Tag marked with date that oysters prepped rather than last served.
Establishment offers undercooked comminuted meat on the child menu. Offer medium burgers cooked to 135 on online kid's menu
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle holster at bar soiled with moldlike substance
Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice in bar area
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Ahi tuna filets fully thawed in walk in cooler in original vacuum sealed packaging
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach behind prep table in prep kitchen next to victory compartment refrigerator 5 dead roach in dry storage area near walk in freezer 1 dead roach on floor against wall on cooks line near fat-fryer. 1 dead roach on floor against wall near reach-in cooler at end of cooks line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In dish storage area by 3 compartment sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor on cook line soiled with debris
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Table on cook line soiled with debris and grease buildup
Presetting of unwrapped silverware and/or tableware outdoors.
Mar 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw fish. Management properly separated items.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Nov 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on clean shelves in dish area wet nesting.
Apr 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee placed dirty dishes in machine then placed clean dishes on rack. Inspector educated manager on hand proper hand washing
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. House tartar sauce (50F - Cold Holding); tiger sour cream dressing (50F - Cold Holding). Manager stated no temperature was taken.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (50F - Cold Holding); ranch dressing (50F - Cold Holding) Manager placed items in freezer. Ranch 39F,Butter 41F. sour cream dressing (50F - Cold Holding); home made tartar sauce (50F - Cold Holding); items prepared moved then 24 hours in stand up cooler by salad area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled on cook line
Oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Invoice from oyster were 4-16-2024.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on cook line. Employee labeled bottle oil.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not inverted properly. Manager inverted buckets properly.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna and tilapia in walk-in cooler. Employee cut hole in bags.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep table. Manager moved items.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on salad area line.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor in dish area. Employee moved bucket off floor.
Nov 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line
Nov 15, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Dish machine in kitchen and at bar 0ppm, operator set up triple sink Quat 200ppm
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. ribs (48F - Cold Holding); rice (45F - Cold Holding) walk in cooler, prepared more than 24 hrs prior, no temperature taken since previous day.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced Swiss (52F - Cold Holding), moved to bottom of cooler ribs (48F - Cold Holding); rice (45F - Cold Holding) walk in cooler, prepared more than 24 hrs prior, no temperature taken since previous day.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal bins on storage racks
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handles, removed
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.