RED SNAPPER SEAFOOD AND MORE
5023 CRAWFORDVILLE RD #5, Tallahassee FL 32305
Last inspected Apr 3, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 26 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Apr 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 30, 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
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager on duty: Moyed Sehwail 7/16/2025
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.
Jan 28, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager on duty: Moyed Sehwail 7/16/2025
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.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing above three compartment sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on food prep table.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed salmon thawed still in its original packaging.
Aug 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed Salmon thawed while still in packaging.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed following food items cold holding for more than 4 hours: Chicken wings 58F Swai 50F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding for more than 4: Chicken wings 58F Swai 50F. Observed following food items cold holding less than 4 hours: Shrimp 50F Snapper 52F. Operator placed food items inside walk in cooler freezer.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed expired Certified Food Manager certification for Moyed Sehwail 7/16/2020.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease and food debris.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Salmon thawed while still inside packaging. *See stop sale*
Feb 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed following food items improperly thawing inside kitchen: Snapper Grouper Salmon. Fish items were thawed without being properly opened.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Mullet cold holding at 46F for more than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mullet holding at 46F for more than 4 hours. See stop sale
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle inside coleslaw.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing above three compartment sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board in kitchen area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on prep table.
Food stored on floor. Observed French fries stored on floor inside office.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop touching ice in ice machine.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of food debris inside microwave.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed following food items improperly thawing inside kitchen: Snapper Grouper Salmon. Fish items were thawed without being properly opened. *See stop sale
Sep 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp 46°F, per manger placed 35 minutes ago, manager placed in ice.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in 3 compartment sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can blocking hand wash sink near employee entrance. Manager moved trash can during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink near employee entrance.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed fabulouso in spray bottle no label near 3 compartment sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling leaking near expo and 3 compartment sink.
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice in ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
Jun 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Mar 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vent with accumulation of grease and dust.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed fry batters, flour, cornmeal removed from original container not labeled with common name.
Aug 11, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 10, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee come from outside the establishment and not was hands before touching equipment.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 3-501.14(B) FC: (B) Time/temperature control for safety food shall be cooled within 4 hours to 41 degrees Fahrenheit or less if prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature, such as reconstituted foods and canned tuna.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed tilapia 49F, red snapper 53F, grouper 45F per manager taken out cooler and thawed in then put into expo at 930a it is now 230p
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed cardboard soiled on floor by fryers, stove.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents covered in grease and debris.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing in standing water.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour, fish fry, shrimp fry in containers no labeling.
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.