Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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THE SEAWATCH RESTAURANT

6002 N OCEAN BLVD · LAUDERDALE-BY-THE-SE · Broward County · FL 33308

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 5, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3667894
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13528068
DBPR license1607618

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority3 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#5High Priority12A-20-4

High Priority – Dish employee washed hands with no soap. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee properly washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6High Priority12A-02-4

High Priority – Emoloyee handled soiled dishes and then picked up clean dishes without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Prep area – single door beverage air – Raw fish stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat cheese balls. Walk in cooler #2 – Raw lobster tail stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat prepared vegetables. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Expo – glass door cooler – tub of butter (49F). Per operator item placed in unit approximately 2 hours ago. Item not prepped or portioned today. Operator moved item to walk in to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 3

#9Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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. 2 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.AÂ

#10Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. By dish machine. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided form to operator and reviewed.

Basic 4

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Employee Bathroom located inside establishment – opening into kitchen – not completely enclosed with self-closing door.

#2Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in cooler – containers of crab claws and raw fish.

#3Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Grill – water 91F. Operator increased heat **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#4Basic29-17-4

Basic – Waste line missing at soda gun holster. 1 upstairs bar soda gun.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 12:30 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.