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SEA CITY FISH & CHICKEN

1447 SISTRUNK BLVD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33311 · 305.301.4791

Last inspected Jun 30, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats15
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1623311
Grade history
MAR 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
DEC 25
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jun 30, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
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. Observed no training for multiple employees.
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Return visit Jun 30, 2026 · Operator unable to provide for any employees at time of inspection Admin Complaint
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed heavy build up on cooler doors, gaskets, and handles.
Basic/23-24-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Jun 30, 2026 · Observed same Admin Complaint
Dec 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in walk in cooler, raw conch stored directly above ready to eat sauces. Operator moved sauces above raw food.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
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. Observed no training for multiple employees.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed, conch, chicken wings, gizzards, all no date marks. Operator confirmed all 25-36 hours since preparation. Operator added date marks.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed heavy build up on cooler doors, gaskets, and handles.
Basic/23-24-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment (fryers) soiled with accumulated build up of grease and food debris.
Basic/36-27-5
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of food on the floor of walk in freezer. Operated placed on shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Jul 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken wings, gizzards, conch fritters, per operator all made 24-36 hours prior. No date marks. Operator added dates.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on cook line make table in poor repair.
Basic/14-11-5
Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Jan 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed crab cakes, rice and beans both prepared 30 hours prior, no date marks.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation
Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed heavy buildup on fryer exhaust flues.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Aug 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken wings over ready to eat sauce. Operator relocated eggs to over raw chicken.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed marinated chicken wings no date mark. Per operator, more than 24 hours.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed multiple locations on cook line with buildup of fryer grease.
Basic/36-27-5
Mar 1, 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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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 cook with no hair restraint. Operator provided.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food directly on the walk-in freezer floor. Operator placed on shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 spray bottles, purple liquid and bleach, not labeled. Operator corrected on site.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bags of flour, etc stored less than 6 inches off the floor. Operator placed on crates.
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site

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