SEA HORSE OCEANFRONT INN
120 ATLANTIC BLVD, Neptune Beach FL 32266
Last inspected Apr 6, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections within 33 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 flying insect near ice machines.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in walk in cooler completely thawed Mahi still in Commercially processed reduced oxygen packages bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use. See stop sale
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. Observed in walk in cooler completely thawed Mahi still in Commercially processed reduced oxygen packages bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use. See stop sale
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board in kitchen area deeply grooved located in bar area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed drawer cooler with torn gasket located in bar area kitchen.
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Food stored on floor. Observed in dry storage a box of cooking oil stored on floor. Employee removed and stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled with mold like substance.
Nov 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of sanitizer stored on prep table. Employee removed and stored properly.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed threaded hose Bibb located on wall front of building without back flow device.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance near ice chute of unit.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep area located in bar area. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on cooler located in bar area. Employee removed and stored properly.
Food stored on floor. Observed open case of fries stored on floor of walk in freezer. Employee removed and stored properly.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at employee hand sink located in bar area. Inspector provided a copy of a hand washing sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled with mold like substance.
Oct 1, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 flying insect near ice machines.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in kitchen near bar Pico (54F - Cold Holding); Sliced cheese (58F - Cold Holding),located in reach in cooler. Pico was in pan on top of container in reach in cooler. Sliced cheese was over filled in pans in reach in. Employee removed pico and placed in cooler. Employee removed over half of sliced cheese.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of surface cleaner stored on counter next to alcohol served to the public. Employee removed and stored properly.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed some employee Required food training without original certificates( had photo copy).
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard.
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle containing sanitizer stored on prep table above reach in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda holder in bar area soiled.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing fabulouso without label. Employee placed label on spray bottle.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit near hand sink.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drink stored in bar area over cooler. Employee removed and stored properly.
Food stored on floor. Observed open case of bottled water stored on floor in kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly.
Oct 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda holders in bar area soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at employee hand sink at entrance of kitchen. Manager will have employee place paper towels at hand sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine near ice chute soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
Jan 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine behind the ice chute soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed bar cooler door gasket, soiled.
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.