SESH BREWING
2221 4 ST N, Saint Petersburg FL 33704
Last inspected Jul 21, 2025 · 8 visits since October 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
OCT 23
APR 24
SEP 24
NOV 24
JUL 25
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present. Nesting chewed material in prep area under air handler.
★ 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--2024065986 | Sep 12, 2024 | Mar 13, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk-in freezer raw beef chunks stored above French fries.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On the cookline, at the top loading reach-in cooler with a clear cover, the following temperatures were recorded: raw alligator (57F - Cold Holding) raw shrimp (57F - Cold Holding) Employee placed the items into a cold holding unit and the following retemps were taken: raw alligator (43F - Cold Holding) raw shrimp (38F- Cold Holding)
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and grease behind center kitchen cook-line.
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In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in starch bin not stored with the handle facing up.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach-in coolers on cook-line lack ambient themometers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in coolers in the kitchen with accumulation of black mold like substance. Sides of "Slow Pro" holding units soiled with grease. Side of "Vulcan" oven with heavy saturation of grease.
Open dumpster lid. Employee closed lid during inspection.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Speed racks in walk-in cooler soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at hand wash sink when entering the kitchen soiled.
Water draining onto floor surface. Water from dish machine draining onto floor and into floor drain in the center of the washroom.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. QAC wiping cloth bucket tested at zero PPM. Employee corrected and provided new solution at 200 PPM.
Nov 18, 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 ground lamb over open ice cream and pretzels. In reach in freezer. Employee moved raw to lower shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line deli reach in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsed rag in hand sink in server station. Educated employee on hand sink used for hand washing only.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior top of large ice machine in storage area black mold like debris.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven soiled on cook line with burnt on food debris. Smoker in kitchen soiled with food debris interior.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on walk in cooler soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on cutting board in kitchen. Employee moved wet cloth to sanitizer bucket.
Sep 13, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 13, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 72 rodent droppings in dry storage Ron Unser shelves 5 rodent droppings in ice machine room 11 rodent droppings near mixer in prep room 3 rodent droppings under prep table near flour containers 17 Rodent droppings in clean dish storage area on floor near coffee machine 1 rodent dropping on top of water heater near rear door 1 rodent dropping under dish machine with chewed citrus. 2 rodent droppings behind chucky doll in waiting area 1 rodent dropping behind sea hag caricature in hostess stand 5 rodent droppings behind front bar under equipment
Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Rodent rub marks on pipes and wall in electrical room. Rub marks on pvc pipes in dish area under dish machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled salad station
Sep 12, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Six #10 cans of ketchup dented in dry storage
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 72 rodent droppings in dry storage Ron Unser shelves 5 rodent droppings in ice machine room 11 rodent droppings near mixer in prep room 3 rodent droppings under prep table near flour containers 17 Rodent droppings in clean dish storage area on floor near coffee machine 1 rodent dropping on top of water heater near rear door 1 rodent dropping under dish machine with chewed citrus. 2 rodent droppings behind chucky doll in waiting area 1 rodent dropping behind sea hag caricature in hostess stand 5 rodent droppings behind front bar under equipment
Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present. Nesting chewed material in prep area under air handler.
Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Rodent rub marks on pipes and wall in electrical room. Rub marks on pvc pipes in dish area under dish machine.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 50# bag of rice chewed by vermin.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled in kitchen
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear door to water heater room has gap with light showing under door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled salad station
Apr 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table in kitchen has built up food debris. Cutting boards in reach in coolers in kitchen have built up food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in bar area used to dump ice.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in rear storage area has mold like substances.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table in kitchen. Manager removed.
Food stored on floor. Donuts on floor of walk in freezer. Manager stored correctly.
Oct 31, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Dish pit
Oct 3, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One 20 oz can lychee, and one 6oz can pineapple juice dented on shelf with undamaged food.
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Salmon served undercooked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several chemical spray bottles in kitchen need identification
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Large machine near brewery
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. One 20 oz can lychee, and one 6oz can pineapple juice dented on shelf with undamaged food.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooks line
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Dish pit
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Air handler closet
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.