SOUTHSEAS TAPAS
6800 SUNSHINE SKYWAY LN S · ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33711
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee exit kitchen then return and touch single-serve gloves without first washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
50-08-7High Priority – Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment is open and operating. Plans were submitted under wrong file number 351686. **Warning**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler in kitchen is soiled with food buildup between cracks. **Warning**
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No plans on file under file 368968.:Plans submitted under wrong file number 351686. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Two spray bottles on drainboard on three-compartment sink containing not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle simple green. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 2
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal clothing and bags stored on shelf with food in kitchen. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Five gallon containers on coffee stored on floor in hallway and kitchen. Operator removed containers from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 12:14 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.