SEA HUT RESTAURANT
U S HWY 19 & 55 AVE · PALMETTO · Manatee County · FL 34221
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
See what changed since the last inspection.
Sign in or create a free account to browse without ads and see newly cited, repeated, and no-longer-cited violation categories.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
35 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 8
03A-16-4High Priority – All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in walk-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in salad preparation cooler Crab soup 45°F. Bacon dressing 45°F. Crab dip 45°F. Cooked shrimp 46°F. Lobster bisque 46°F. Chef discarded product. SEE STOP SALE. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03C-75-4High Priority – Cooked seafood not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. Observed fried frog legs being sent out at 123°F. Chef had fry cook reheat to 167°F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-02-5High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, or food storage area. Observed 3 small flying inspects located around garbage can in salad prep area. **Warning**
35A-09-4High Priority – Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 6 larvae like insects in standing water in salad area prep cooler. **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 40 rodent droppings on floor located in ice machine area, walk in freezer, under shelves under single service items. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed fry line cook wash gloves hands and return to work. Explain proper handwashing protocols and glove change. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-07-4High Priority – Small flying insects in bar area. Observed approximately 14 live flies located around bar storage area. **Warning**
01B-02-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Observed in salad preparation cooler Crab soup 45°F. Bacon dressing 45°F. Crab dip 45°F. Cooked shrimp 46°F. Lobster bisque 46°F. Chef discarded product **Warning**
Intermediate 6
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
53A-03-6Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Multiple cards expired. **Warning**
22-28-4Intermediate – Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Salad prep cooler interior soiled. **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 11 employees on duty. **Warning**
41-04-4Intermediate – Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed perfume located on shelf next to ketchup, mustard bottles. Removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-76-6Intermediate – Walk-in cooler not maintained in good repair. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed ambient temperature of walk in cooler @46°F. **Warning**
Basic 21
23-25-4Basic – Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Locatedin Hall way between dish room and back kitchen prep area facing walk in cooler. **Warning**
12B-12-4Basic – Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Bottled water being used in kitchen. Removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table while food being prepared. Removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
14-11-4Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed door and seal to walk in freezer damaged and attempted repair with tape. **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap along bottom of exterior door leading to back storage room of kitchen where walk in freezer, ice machines located. **Warning**
36-08-4Basic – Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in hallway next to walk in freezer. **Warning**
36-18-4Basic – Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Broken tiles throughout kitchen area. **Warning**
36-31-4Basic – Hole in ceiling. **Warning**
36-47-5Basic – Hood soiled with accumulated grease, dust or food debris. . **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
38-01-4Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Located in hallway between kitchen. **Warning**
36-70-4Basic – Objectionable odor in establishment. Observed odor throughout back kitchen area, area once used as employee restroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Piping leading to drain of dishwasher, piping leading out from cold holding for dressings. **Warning**
36-52-4Basic – Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Warning**
23-10-4Basic – Walk-in cooler and/or walk-in freezer gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Warning**
23-12-4Basic – Walk-in cooler and/or walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
36-26-4Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Observed on stainless steel wall under dishmachine. **Warning**
29-03-4Basic – Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining on floor from dishmachine near where it drains into floor. Observed dripping pipe draining on to floor at dressing cold holding unit. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:29 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
9 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.