NEW YORK SEAFOOD MARKET & RESTAURANT
2801 34 ST S, Saint Petersburg FL 33711 · 727.867.6666
Last inspected Apr 29, 2026 · 11 visits since December 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Two live spiders in spider web underneath sink in unisex restroom.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025037591 | Mar 20, 2025 | Jun 5, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken wings in ziplock bag stored in reach-in freezer next to rear hand wash sink. Chicken was stored above commercially processed cooked sausage. Chicken was relocated for safe storage.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Container of heavy cream in standing reach-in cooler not date marked. Cooked commercially processed sausage and smoked neck bones not date marked in reach-in freezers.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine at front wait station with black/brown mold like substance.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Both men's and women's restroom doors left open. Discussed with manager.
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Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Heavy accumulation of grease on hood system at cook line.
Stored food not covered. Stored food in standing reach-in cooler next to cook line with multiple items (cut tomato, tofu) stored uncovered.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk container opened over 24 hours not date marked. Operator dated item
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Discussed keeping doors closed when not being cleaned.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor in rear hallway with reach-in freezers. Manager relocated for proper storage.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in white reach-in freezer in kitchen.
Open dumpster lid.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook observed with no hair restraint.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Front door with large gap.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken observed in reach in cooler over unwashed produce. Manager corrected during inspection.
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/. Plan review Jaron Brown is currently processing plans for establishment. Establishment moved both seafood display cages, added ice machine in bar area, and moved office to rear of kitchen. Closed off doorway to hand wash sink not accessible to the kitchen.
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 employee training obtained prior to inspection. Discussed with manager to complete training. Manager stated training was completed however not on premises.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Men's restroom has no soap at hand wash sink. Manager advised and corrected.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles soiled.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook observed with no hair restraint.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Front door with large gap.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water near freezers at back of kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing throughout kitchen.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Cracked concrete observed not smooth and easily cleanable.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster at this time hung up. Spoke with operator to provided as she advised she was previously provided one during last inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of freezers soiled with black substance.
Open dumpster lid. Upon arrival dumpster lid was observed open. Manager corrected.
Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Hand wash sink on cooks line plumbing line draining in drain on cooks line not installed properly.
Stored food not covered. Raw chicken uncovered in reach in cooler near prep area. Manager covered during inspection.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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Observed - From initial inspection : High Priority - Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Closed off doorway to hand wash sink not accessible to the kitchen.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Probe thermometer is missing battery.
Observed - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink.
Observed - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Establishment moved both seafood display cages, added ice machine in bar area, and moved office to rear of kitchen. Closed off doorway to hand wash sink not accessible to the kitchen.
Observed - 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.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Water leaking from hand wash sink pipe near bar area.
Observed - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Observed - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing in room near unisex restroom.
Observed - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Observed - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing throughout kitchen, front counter
Observed - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Establishment is displaying an expired license. 02-01-2022.
Observed - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Observed - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom.
Observed - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles cracked and missing through kitchen.
Observed - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Throughout establishment.
Observed - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
Observed - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Throughout establishment.
Observed - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Rear kitchen exit door is open. Vermin present.
Observed - From initial inspection : Basic - Screen in rear door torn/in poor repair - vermin present.
Observed - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Observed - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.
Observed - From initial inspection : Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Multiple taped electrical sockets throughout establishment.
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 33 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
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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. Observed employee touch soiled trash can then touch single-serve items without washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques.
Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments.
Observed employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Two live spiders in spider web underneath sink in unisex restroom.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches in clamp underneath three-compartment sink. 3 live roaches on hand wash sink faucet in warewashing area. 2 live on wall near hand wash sink on wall in warewashing area. 10 live roaches near chairs in kitchen.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Water hose connected to water faucet in warewashing area without vacuum breaker.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Closed off doorway to hand wash sink not accessible to the kitchen.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink.
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 moved both seafood display cages, added ice machine in bar area, and moved office to rear of kitchen. Closed off doorway to hand wash sink not accessible to the kitchen.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Probe thermometer is missing battery.
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.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ceiling tile missing in room near unisex restroom.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing throughout kitchen, front counter
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Establishment is displaying an expired license. 02-01-2022.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach underneath prep table on cooks line. 1 dead roach on floor on side of oven on cooks line. 1 dead roach on floor underneath shelf near hot water heater. 1 dead roach on floor near hot water heater. 1 dead roach against wall near shelf in hot water heater area. 5 dead roaches on floor along wall at front counter. 2 dead roaches in floor drain in women's restroom
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles cracked and missing through kitchen.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Throughout establishment.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Throughout establishment.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Establishment has excess equipment in storage and food preparation areas where vermin is present.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in employee restroom.
Open dumpster lid.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Rear kitchen exit door is open. Vermin present.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Screen in rear door torn/in poor repair - vermin present.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.
Water leaking from hand wash sink pipe near bar area.
- From initial inspection : Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Multiple taped electrical sockets throughout establishment.
Ordered shut on the spot. 51 violations recorded, 11 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Reading 10 ppm. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Operator added more chlorine sanitizer. Rechecked reading 50ppm
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. Observed employee touch soiled trash can then touch single-serve items without washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques.
Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments.
Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly in warewashing area. 1 live fly near hot water heater.
Observed employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Two live spiders in spider web underneath sink in unisex restroom.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken removed from original packaging stored above conch in reach-in freezer on cooks line.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored above sprouts in reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator placed item on bottom shelf.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches in clamp underneath three-compartment sink. 3 live roaches on hand wash sink faucet in warewashing area. 2 live on wall near hand wash sink on wall in warewashing area. 10 live roaches near chairs in kitchen.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 5 Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tilapia fish and 1 raw grouper stored inside reach-in cooler on cooks line bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Water hose connected to water faucet in warewashing area without vacuum breaker.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Closed off doorway to hand wash sink not accessible to the kitchen.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink.
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 moved both seafood display cages, added ice machine in bar area, and moved office to rear of kitchen. Closed off doorway to hand wash sink not accessible to the kitchen.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Probe thermometer is missing battery.
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 running water at mop sink.
5 Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tilapia fish and 1 raw grouper stored inside reach-in cooler on cooks line bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located behind bar.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Cardboard used to line bottom of reach-in cooler shelf.
Ceiling tile missing in room near unisex restroom.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing throughout kitchen, front counter
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Establishment is displaying an expired license. 02-01-2022.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach underneath prep table on cooks line. 1 dead roach on floor on side of oven on cooks line. 1 dead roach on floor underneath shelf near hot water heater. 1 dead roach on floor near hot water heater. 1 dead roach against wall near shelf in hot water heater area. 5 dead roaches on floor along wall at front counter. 2 dead roaches in floor drain in women's restroom
Drain cover(s) missing in kitchen and warewashing area.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food on prep table not segregated from food served to the public.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles cracked and missing through kitchen.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Throughout establishment.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Throughout establishment.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Establishment has excess equipment in storage and food preparation areas where vermin is present.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven used more than 24 hours ago soiled with food debris
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in employee restroom.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink is disconnected from the wall in warewashing area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ninja blender on cooks line soiled with food debris. Hood filters are soiled with grease buildup.
Open dumpster lid.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Rear kitchen exit door is open. Vermin present.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Screen in rear door torn/in poor repair - vermin present.
Single-service articles in kitchen not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted items.
Stored food not covered. French fries in reach-in freezer not covered.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.
Water leaking from hand wash sink pipe near bar area.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm. Operator added more chlorine. Rechecked reading 50ppm.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar stored in container near bar area removed from original packaging not labeled. Operator labeled container sugar.
Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Multiple taped electrical sockets throughout establishment.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has mold like substances.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Open dumpster lid.
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked sausage in upright glass cooler. Manager stored properly.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on hose bib across from three compartment sink.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Multiple items in chest freezer.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine at server station area has mold like substances.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in dry goods storage area. Employee removed and sanitized the area.
Dumpster overflowing garbage.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table at front counter.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in rear of kitchen.
Food stored in undrained ice. Raw shrimp, salmon and tuna stored in undrained ice at front counter.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in men's restroom.
Open dumpster lid.
Thawed portions of raw animal food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit for more than 4 hours (including all time for preparation, thawing and subsequent cooking or cooling combined) while being thawed under running water. Frozen shrimp thawing at room temperature.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar removed from its original container and not labeled in kitchen next to upright reach in cooler.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Establishment is cooking items that produce grease laden vapors and smoke but are not running hood system.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Frozen seafood bagged in freezers needs date marking.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All food in cooler needs dat marking. Educated cook and operator.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored in undrained ice. Shrimp and eggs
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Unwrapped raw shrimp in container over bags of cooked crab
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage (57F - Cold Holding); garlic and oil (57F - Cold Holding)
Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal).
Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
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/. Hand sink removed/ wall behind three compartment sink missing
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Frozen seafood bagged in freezers needs date marking.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All food in cooler needs dat marking. Educated cook and operator.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored in undrained ice. Shrimp and eggs
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Operator cooking with gas appliances while not running the hood system during inspection. Inspector instructed that hood system must run to remove grease laden vapors. Operator refused to turn it on.
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