SLAUGHTERHOUSE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT AND FISH MARKET
6991 SW SR 24, Cedar Key FL 32625 · 3524770191
Last inspected Apr 15, 2026 · 7 visits since November 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 06/01/2025.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 15, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 4, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Box containing raw shell eggs stored on shelf above bottle of ranch and pitcher of lemonade inside reach-in cooler in storage area. Manager moved the raw eggs to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside reach-in cooler at kitchen entrance: Cream cheese (51F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the cream cheese has been stored inside the cooler overnight and has not been removed from refrigeration today.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Inside reach-in cooler at kitchen entrance: Cream cheese (51F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the cream cheese has been stored inside the cooler overnight and has not been removed from refrigeration today. Stop sale issued. 2. Inside reach-in cooler at cookline: fish (62F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the fish was thawed under running water 30 minutes prior and added ice to the fish to rapidly cool it to 41F. fish (62F 1:20, 33F 2:25 - Cooling)
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One kitchen manager employed more than 30 days does not have proof of food manager certification or proof of food handler training. This employee was present during the last inspection.
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. Establishment has no proof of food handler training available for any employees. One employee working in kitchen and handling food who has been employed more than 60 days and was present during the last 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. Manager unable to provide proof any employees have been informed of their health reporting responsibilities. One employee without food handler training working in kitchen and handling food during this inspection. Inspector provided manager a new copy of the health reporting agreement via email.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in bottom of wall below seafood counter.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup of ice on shelving inside reach-in freezer in storage room.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pan containing frozen raw pork thawing at room temperature on prep table at cookline. The pork is still frozen solid. Manager moved the pork to the walk-in cooler to continue to thaw.
Jul 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2025.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside walk-in cooler: cut salad (45F - Cold Holding); shredded cabbage (45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated both the cut salad and shredded cabbage arrived the previous day and has been held inside the walk-in cooler continuously since its arrival.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside walk-in cooler: cut salad (45F - Cold Holding); shredded cabbage (45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated both the cut salad and shredded cabbage arrived the previous day and has been held inside the walk-in cooler continuously since its arrival. Stop sales issued.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Deidra S. has no proof of food manager certification. Deidra has been employed more than 30 days and was the manager in-charge during the last inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone with pink case on prep table in kitchen beside croc pots. Manager removed phone from table during this inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Three broken ice machines in rear storage area. Manager stated they are trying to have them replaced.
Apr 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Accumulation of trash on ground around dumpster. Manager placed trash in the dumpster during this inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in freezer doors in rear storage room soiled with mold-like substance.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in corner of rear storage room soiled with mold-like substance.
Nov 22, 2024Inspection 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior wall on right side of ice machine on far left in storage area soiled with lime-like substance.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested drink cups on shelf in server station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above fryers soiled with grease.
Mar 13, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing disinfectant stored on shelf across from fryers beside pie crusts. Employee removed disinfectant from shelf during this inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device,issuing at spigot in front-side of building near front door. Backflow prevention device issuing from spigot on wall inside building below table in dining area near restrooms. Backflow prevention device missing at green hose connection on back-side of building.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at make-table across from cookline stained. Bottom edge of deflector plate inside ice machine soiled with brown substance.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked clear plastic pan on top of reach-in freezer at cookline.
Nov 16, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at spigot on front of building near front door. Backflow prevention device missing at green hose connection behind building.
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. Cleanup plan unavailable. Inspector provided a copy of cleanup plan during this inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at make-table at cookline stained.
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. Four new employees working with food that have not signed the health reporting agreement. Inspector provided manager with a copy during this inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested drink cups on shelf in server station.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid on property left open.
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.