SEABOAR SEAFOOD AND BBQ
1018 CASSAT AVE, Jacksonville FL 32205 · 904.783.2271
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2025
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1,2026, manager updated license during inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing on faucet near cooks line before black hose connection.
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. Fish thawed in vacuum seal bags stored in flip top cooler. Manufacturer instructions indicates Remove from packaging and thaw under refrigeration.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lid on green beans stored in walk in cooler.
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris on interior of microwave, employee cleaned microwave.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust above cooking equipment.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust on shelf in walk in cooler used to store Condiments and sauces.
Nov 3, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2025. License was renewed during inspection.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Open case of chicken wings stored over thawed raw shrimp in rack in walk in cooler. Manager properly stored food items.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fish no longer frozen in vacuum sealed packaging in flip top cooler on cooks line. Vacuum packaging indicates remove from vacuum packaging and thaw in refrigeration immediately before use.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute soiled in dining area with a mold like substance. Manager cleaned ice chute.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Dispenser at hand sink near office across from register. Manager placed paper towels at hand wash sink.
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. Fish no longer frozen in vacuum sealed packaging in flip top cooler on cooks line. Vacuum packaging indicates remove from vacuum packaging and thaw in refrigeration immediately before use.
Food stored on floor. Box of Sprite stored on floor in storage area. Manager properly stored sprite during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease debris.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Black debris on wall Under triple sink.
Jul 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2025
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled with food debris. Manager cleaned can opener blade.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Employees engaged in food prep no certified manager present during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored on container of boom boom sauce. Manager moved cell phone.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet clean dishes stacked on shelf near hand wash sink.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lid On chicken container, employee discarded cracked lid.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on smoker door handle. Manager properly stored tongs.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave is soiled with food debris, employee cleaned microwave.
Feb 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sponge, spoon and brush stored in hand wash sink, employee removed items from hand wash sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen area, employee provided paper towel
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats and beans stored in the walk in cooler not date marked
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Excessive cut marks on Long white cutting board
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food items without a hair restraint
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap underneath back door to kitchen
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lid on smoked chicken wings and green beans
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris on interior of microwave, employee cleaned microwave during inspection
Dec 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 29, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 0 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 30, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2024
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No employee training provided
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, beans, and pork stored in the walk in cooler not date marked. Employee date marked food items
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with Light blue solution stored inside
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris on interior of microwave
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease and debris Gasket soiled on cooler drawers
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Establishment reuse Milk gallon cartons to store ranch dressing
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Black mold like substance on wall of triple sink
Feb 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Black cut marks on long white Cutting board, manager cleaned cutting board during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on shelf with clean Utensils. Manager discarded beverage
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee preparing food items without a hair restraint
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave is soiled with food debris, manager cleaned microwave during inspection
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled with food debris on cooks line Hood filters are dusty above cooking equipment
Stored food not covered. Open case of bread stored on thaw rack, employee stored a sheet pan over open case of bread
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Food debris on walls in kitchen area
Sep 25, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 19, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June1, 2023
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Pulled pork dated Oct 3 employee properly dated pulled pork
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. slaw (50F - Cold Holding); potato salad (49F - Cold Holding) food items dated to expire on 9/20/23. Stored in the upright reach in cooler in the drive thru area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hush puppy batter (78F - Cold Holding) stored on counter in kitchen area. Spoke with employee about time as public health control for food safety for the hush puppy batter. Employee put hush puppy batter on ice. slaw (50F - Cold Holding); potato salad (49F - Cold Holding) food items dated to expire on 9/20/23. Stored in the upright reach in cooler in the drive thru area.
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 written procedures provided, emailed a copy to manager
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at hand wash sink near triple sink, employee provided paper towels during inspection
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof provided at inspection, emailed manager the form during inspection
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone, cigarette and candy stored on storage shelf with dry storage items, employee moved all personal items.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust Gaskets on reach in cooler drawer Dust on fan covers in the walk in cooler Employee cleaned gaskets and fan covers
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.