THE SEAFOOD SHACK
4110 127 ST W, Cortez FL 34215
Last inspected Aug 28, 2024 · 4 visits since November 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.
NOV 23
MAR 24
AUG 24
▼ IMPROVING
3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2017003585 | Jan 3, 2017 | Feb 15, 2017 | $800 |
| 7--2016037335 | Jul 13, 2016 | Sep 12, 2016 | — |
| 7--2016023742 | Apr 27, 2016 | Jun 8, 2016 | $400 |
| 7--2015052683 | Dec 2, 2015 | Dec 30, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Aug 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate13 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed solo cup being used to dispense salsa in 2 door reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed cup.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed peeling ceiling tile in kitchen above food prep table on cooks line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on food prep make station at cook line in kitchen. Operator removed drink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee speaker on cook line on top of make station. Employee removed speaker.
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Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed missing cove molding in dish area along wall and entrance to kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tile in back kitchen food prep area in front of walk through to kitchen.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed broken lid on dumpster.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in walk in cooler in flour bin handle of scoop touching product. Operator removed scoop.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of 2 door reach in cooler next to fryers.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete in dishwashing and bar area.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed dah machine in bar area draining water on to floor.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket on floor in bar area. Operator removed sanitizer bucket.
Mar 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine 0ppm. Operator called Ecolab and they repaired. Dish machine now 100ppm
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Peeling ceiling tiles above food trays in food expo area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing floor tiles in food prep area and on cook line.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs in standing water at bar. Operator removed.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulated grease.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Torn ripped foil on bottom shelf under flat top.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Nov 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the bar hand wash sink used for dirty dishes. Operator removed dishes.
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. Observed expired: Michael s, Mike O, Kaitlyn H,
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed debris build up the floor beneath a cooler on the left side of the kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple broken floor tile in the kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in the walk in freezer.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nov 9, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the right side crouching reach in cooler on the cook line: Grouper (55F - Cold Holding); Heavy Cream (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that they had been there approximately 3hrs. Operator placed items in a functioning reach in cooler. Observed in a crouching reach in cooler on the left side of the kitchen: Fish (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that the fish had been there for approximately 3hr. Operator placed items in a reach in cooler. Observed in the make table on the right side of the kitchen: Shrimp (55F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been there for approximately 1hr. Operator removed half of the shrimp in the container.
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Observed pad cooked chicken wings in the walk in cooler. Emailed paper work to the operator. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the bar hand wash sink used for dirty dishes. Operator removed dishes.
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. Observed expired: Michael s, Mike O, Kaitlyn H,
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed soap debris build up on the dishwashing machine.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee bag stored above clean dishes in the warewashing area.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed debris build up the floor beneath a cooler on the left side of the kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple broken floor tile in the kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in the walk in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a scoop with the handle touching food in containers of flour in the walk in cooler. Operator placed handles above food.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils standing in 105F degree water on the grill. Operator turned up the burner.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an opened employee beverage in the standing server cooler. Operator disposed of drink.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket at 0ppm quaternary. Operator called their ecolab guy.
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.