SEA HUT RESTAURANT
5611 US HWY 19 · PALMETTO · Manatee County · FL 34221
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 11 rodent droppings under the dishwasher. Observed 3 rodent droppings next to HVAC unit across from the walk in freezer. Observed 2 rodent droppings under dry storage shelves next to ice machine. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter at 52°F in container of ice on food line next to steam table. Operator stated they were there for less than 2 hours. Operator removed from container and put into freezer to rapid cool. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of paint stored next to drink containers in the liquor room. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 13
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine located in the rear of the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed approximately 5 ceiling tiles in the main kitchen in disrepair and observed peeling paint inside the walk in cooler adjacent to the dish washer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-4Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gasket in disrepair located next to server station area. Operator stated they have service scheduled to fix all gaskets throughout the kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
36-63-4Basic – Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items located above cookline. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside located in the rear of the kitchen near walk in freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk in cooler next to office. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris located under cookline. Observed accumulation of debris behind server station console. **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable located throughout the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-19-4Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed an approximately 2 inch by 2 inch hole in wall under breading prep table. Observed approximate 12 inch by 2 inch area in disrepair at the corner near the door near the dressings table. **Warning**
33-31-5Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed construction materials on the rear side of the building as well as next to the trash compactor. **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface located in both walk in coolers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:21 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
7 observation(s)
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.