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SEA DOG BREWING COMPANY

9610 GULF BLVD, Treasure Island FL 33706 · 727-954-7805

Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats285
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6217650
Grade history
NOV 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen dish area not landing. Educated on flies.
High priority/35A-02-6
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Aug 25, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit observed.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Return visit Aug 25, 2026 · Chlorine sanitizer strips have been ordered, per chef in duty. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Return visit Aug 25, 2026 · Measuring device for high temp dish machine in the kitchen has been ordered, per general manager. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken
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. O served employee training certificate for Wayne Hillard with a completion date of 12/20/23 through FRLA SafeStaff. All other training certificate observed expired on 6/8/2026. A group training is being planned for October. Discussed conducting training as soon as possible.
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Return visit Aug 25, 2026 · Per manager on duty, training is being planned for this upcoming month. Discussed conducting training as soon as possible. Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen vents throughout the kitchen soiled with dust and black mold like substance.
Basic/36-34-5/Return visit Aug 25, 2026 · Vents throughout the kitchen were cleaned. Observed vents stained and with rust build up. Per manager on duty, plans have been made to be painted. Time Extended
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Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Walk in cooler racks soiled with white substance. Discussed with chef and the manager on duty.
Basic/24-06-4/Return visit Aug 25, 2026 · Cleaning of storage racks inside both walk in coolers have been initiated. Observed a few racks soiled with white substance and the chef on duty instructed employees to continue finishing the rest of the racks remaining. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket of reach in cooler across the fryer is torn.
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit Aug 25, 2026 · Observed invoice of recently replaced gaskets in multiple coolers on 8/21/2026. Reach in deli cooler across the fryers gasket was observed torn during the callback inspection. Discussed with the manager on duty. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken
The state's own report →
Aug 24, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority4 Intermediate12 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. Chlorine dish machine in bar with outdoor opening was ran a few times and tested at 0 PPM. The machine was primed and the chlorine sanitizer is now testing at 50 PPM.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Live, small flying insects found. 1 live fly landing on pan of bacon stored on prep table in kitchen. 1 live fly observed landing on tongs stored above reach in deli cooler next to stand alone cooler. Items were sent to the dish area to be washed and sanitized.
High priority/35A-02-8
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food stored in pull out drawers underneath grill on the cook line: raw chicken breast (45F - Cold Holding) Item was moved to the walk in cooler to bring down the temperature rapidly. While taking the second temperature the raw chicken was found stored back into the pull out drawers on the cook line. The food item was then stored into the walk in freezer. Discussed monitoring the temperature to ensure the raw chicken reaches 41 degrees.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit observed.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Batteries dead on paper towel dispenser in bar with outdoor opening. Batteries changed and dispenser is now dispensing paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-05-4/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. O served employee training certificate for Wayne Hillard with a completion date of 12/20/23 through FRLA SafeStaff. All other training certificate observed expired on 6/8/2026. A group training is being planned for October. Discussed conducting training as soon as possible.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Inter of machine in server wait station soiled with pink and black mold like substance. Soda dispenser ice bin top corners soiled with black mold like substance. Interior of ice machine on first floor spiked with black mold like substance.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen vents throughout the kitchen soiled with dust and black mold like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Walk in cooler racks soiled with white substance. Discussed with chef and the manager on duty.
Basic/24-06-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed across from hostess stand on the second floor expired on 2/1/2026.
Basic/50-09-4
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket of reach in cooler across the fryer is torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. Buckets of pickles stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Items over off the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up observed on wall in walk in cooler.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Stored In between reach in cooler lids. Items moved.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Stored above dry stock next to steamer equipment rack.
Basic/35B-02-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven next to steamer equipment soiled with burnt food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Using at hand sink next to soup kettle. Hand washing sign was posted during the inspection.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler across from flat top and fryers..
Basic/29-49-6
Jan 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw mahi stored over cooked sliced turkey in line cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Downstairs ice bin next to walk in beer cooler. Upstairs ice bin in server station.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling tile missing. In front of beer keg cooler downstairs.
Basic/36-36-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's room.
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered. Cooked pasta in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Sep 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler in front prep area.
Basic/14-11-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Three comp sink, front kitchen.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Jun 4, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on prep area salad reach in cooler soiled, can opener in prep area soiled with food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jun 4, 2025 · Time Extended
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. Downstairs bar and server station renovated/ Added no plan review.
Intermediate/51-14-7/Warning/Return visit Jun 4, 2025 · Called and spoke to plan reviewer Briana Baker no plans submitted. Admin Complaint
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of Vulcan oven soiled with burnt on food debris. Interior of cook line ovens soiled with burnt on food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jun 4, 2025 · Time Extended
Mar 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee gloves no hand wash in prep area. Educated employee and she washed her hands and put on clean gloves.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over cooked ribs in reach in cooler. Employee moved eggs to bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Guacamole 46F cold holding, pico 48F cold holding. Employee moved to freezer for quick chill. Retemped guacamole and pico at 40F 30 minutes later.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on prep area salad reach in cooler soiled, can opener in prep area soiled with food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. Downstairs bar and server station renovated/ Added no plan review.
Intermediate/51-14-7/Warning
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle in downstairs bar touching ice. Employee removed scoop.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of Vulcan oven soiled with burnt on food debris. Interior of cook line ovens soiled with burnt on food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand sink in kitchen near prep area. Provided sign to chef and he printed and posted.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Nov 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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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 on wait station no date mark opened 11-24. Employee dated milk.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained in prep area, can opener soiled in prep area, slicer guard soiled,
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw tuna in poke bowls not marked on temporary menu. Employee marked menus during inspection.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating over clean dishes on expo line. Educated employee and he removed food.
Basic/12B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on deli reach in cooler in prep area.
Basic/40-06-5
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop in water on prep line water temped at 68F. Employee removed water and scoop.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Vulcan Oven in prep area soiled with burnt on debris,
Basic/22-08-4
May 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen dish area not landing. Educated on flies.
High priority/35A-02-6
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy whipping cream opened 4-29 no date mark. Employee dated cream.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on deli reach in cooler in prep area, can opener soiled with build up of food debris in prep area, slicer blade soiled with food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink with flour scoops interior on cook line. Employee removed scoops.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cutting board. Employee removed drink.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of Vulcan oven soiled with burnt on food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
Dec 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 27 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority3 Intermediate21 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 at dish machine handled dirty dishes then clean dishes without changing gloves or washing hands
High priority/12A-13-4
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Cooked potatoes in walk in cooler
High priority/01B-07-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. liquid eggs (47F - Cold Holding) cook line, ice added. salsa (51F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (52F - Cold Holding) sour cream (47F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (49F - Cold Holding) cooler on cook line, closed lids and added ice. butter packets (73F - Cold Holding), discarded. Retemp coleslaw 43F, sour cream 42F, eggs 42F
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line Can opener blade soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at outside bar, replaced
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Wait station
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over cook line
Basic/36-34-5
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. Raw mahi, tuna and grouper in walk-in cooler
Basic/06-09-1
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Beverages on shelf above coolers on cook line
Basic/12B-07-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack over steam table on cook line
Basic/40-06-5/Repeat Violation
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees on cook line
Basic/13-04-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic bins on racks next to dish machine
Basic/24-08-4
Equipment in poor repair. Cracked plastic bins on storage racks
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. Bins of cooked chicken and raw beef on floor in walk-in freezer. Whole turkeys on floor in beer cooler
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. On top of ice soiled ice machine next to beer cooler on first floor
Basic/10-12-5
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door handles
Basic/10-20-4
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves on cook line
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Monitors over cook line soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In use containers with old date make stickers in walk-in cooler
Basic/16-46-4
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Cook line
Basic/21-10-4
Stored food not covered. Trays on speed racks in walk-in cooler Ice cream in reach in freezer
Basic/08B-12-5
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers soiled in walk-in coolers
Basic/36-50-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corn starch bin, labeled
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site

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.