RUSKIN SEAFOOD SHACK
701 US HWY 41 S, Ruskin FL 33570
Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 3 visits since March 2025
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found. 2 live flies flying around in truck, removed at time of inspection.
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Live, small flying insects found. 2 live flies flying around in truck, removed at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp 50 F manager placed in reach in freezer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dish soap blocking hand wash sink, removed at time of inspection.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Replaced at time of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
Met inspection standards. 8 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 fish above fries and sauces in reach in cooler. Manager reorganized cooler at time of inspection.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Hashed hands in 3 compartment sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle. Manager removed at time of inspection.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water temped 76 F. Manager emptied water at time of inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour not labeled.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted.
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