SEAGRASS WATERFRONT
10410 W HALLS RIVER RD, Homosassa FL 34448 · 352-503-6808
Last inspected Apr 29, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches behind hand wash sink on wall in cook line area 1 live roach on floor in cook line area. Operator eliminated roaches and cleaned the area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023005487 | Jan 11, 2023 | Mar 2, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw Fish (49F - Cold Holding); Mashed Potatoes (49F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler closest to the fryers on cook line. Operator placed ice bags on the items.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket stored on top of ice machine. Operator removed.
Dec 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink to the right of the dishmachine blocked with items in handwash sink. Operator removed and made accessible.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No food manager training Michael P. and Michael D. Manager certifications expired mid-October. Operator has test scheduled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishwashing area and rear prep area. Employee placed paper towels.
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. No proof of training for 10 food handlers.
Jun 5, 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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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Prep area hand washing sink. Operator replaced.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. -Cook line stainless steel table lower shelf holding flat top grill soiled with grease. -Cook line reach in cooler gaskets on both left and right units.
Feb 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 27, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Eggs Benedict
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator is using sous vide process for ribeye and filets and holding in reduced oxygen package for 7 days.
Dec 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches behind hand wash sink on wall in cook line area 1 live roach on floor in cook line area. Operator eliminated roaches and cleaned the area.
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Eggs Benedict
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator is using sous vide process for ribeye and filets and holding in reduced oxygen package for 7 days.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with consumer advisory, operator posted in dining room.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in 3 compartment sink area. Operator discarded and cleaned area.
Apr 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over tomato sauce in Reach-in-Cooler. Operator moved
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee drink in dish area hand sink, items stored in outdoor bar hand sink. Operator removed
Spray bottle containing toxic substance in dish area not labeled. Operator labeled
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can not segregated from others on can rack. Operator segregated to return to delivery company
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Drink with no lid on cooks line. Operator removed
Interior of microwave on cook line has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Dec 15, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture throughout kitchen broken/missing.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor in corner under dish machine soiled
Hole in wall near walk in cooler entrance in kitchen
Interior of convection oven on cook line has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelves under equipment tables on cooks line soiled -interior and exterior walk in cooler shelves soiled -walk in cooler fan guards soiled -range burners on cooks line soiled
Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Dec 14, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate15 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw lobster tails stored above rice in walk in cooler. Operator removed
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked rice in walk in cooler date marked 12-6-23.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked rice date marked 12-6-23
Pet dog permitted in outdoor dining area without local ordinance allowing pet dogs in outdoor dining areas. Non-service dog at outside tiki bar
Cases of Food stored on floor in walk in freezer
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture throughout kitchen broken/missing.
Dead roaches on premises. -18 dead under soda bag in box station in kitchen -25 dead roaches under dry storage shelves Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized area
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employe cell phone on clean dish rack.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -plastic pans on clean dish rack not properly air dried
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor in corner under dish machine soiled
Hole in wall near walk in cooler entrance in kitchen
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator has knives in bucket of 75F water on back prep table. Operator removed.
Interior of convection oven on cook line has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelves under equipment tables on cooks line soiled -interior and exterior walk in cooler shelves soiled -walk in cooler fan guards soiled -range burners on cooks line soiled
Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Stored food not covered. -items in cook line reach in freezer removed from original packaging, not covered
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm reading in sanitizer bucket. Operator corrected to 200ppm.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator removed
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.