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UP THE CREEK RAW BAR

313 WATER ST, Apalachicola FL 32320

Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2901258
Grade history
JUN 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
APR 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Repeat Violation
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Single serving container inside the crushed jalapeño with no handle used to dispense food in the standup two door reach in cooler.
Basic/14-01-5
Apr 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Intermediate/01C-05-4
Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked oysters not posted/provided in a conspicuous location.
Intermediate/02A-04-5
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.
Intermediate/02B-04-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Serving cup inside the diced jalapeño container.
Basic/14-01-5
Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation with rust inside the oyster reach in cooler.
Basic/22-16-4
Jul 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bags of scallops thawing in prep sink not under running water. Employee placed items underneath running water.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jun 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the exterior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Seasoning food removed from original container not identified by common name stored in zip lock bag. Manager put names on the bag of seasoning.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of food tray Kraft paper on the floor. Employee removed the box off the floor.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured, manager secured CO2 tanks upstairs.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of Clorox clean up spray setting on the ice machine.
High priority/41-10-4
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Wearing Bracelet dangling while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-07-4
Nov 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4

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.