THE SEAFOOD SHACK
4110 127 ST W · CORTEZ · Manatee County · FL 34215
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the right side crouching reach in cooler on the cook line: Grouper (55F – Cold Holding); Heavy Cream (48F – Cold Holding). Operator stated that they had been there approximately 3hrs. Operator placed items in a functioning reach in cooler. Observed in a crouching reach in cooler on the left side of the kitchen: Fish (48F – Cold Holding). Operator stated that the fish had been there for approximately 3hr. Operator placed items in a reach in cooler. Observed in the make table on the right side of the kitchen: Shrimp (55F – Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been there for approximately 1hr. Operator removed half of the shrimp in the container. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
03C-89-4Intermediate – Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Observed pad cooked chicken wings in the walk in cooler. Emailed paper work to the operator. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the bar hand wash sink used for dirty dishes. Operator removed dishes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired: Michael s, Mike O, Kaitlyn H, **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
Basic 11
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed soap debris build up on the dishwashing machine. **Warning**
36-51-4Basic – Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee bag stored above clean dishes in the warewashing area. **Warning**
36-01-4Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed debris build up the floor beneath a cooler on the left side of the kitchen. **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple broken floor tile in the kitchen. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in the walk in freezer. **Warning**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a scoop with the handle touching food in containers of flour in the walk in cooler. Operator placed handles above food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils standing in 105F degree water on the grill. Operator turned up the burner. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an opened employee beverage in the standing server cooler. Operator disposed of drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket at 0ppm quaternary. Operator called their ecolab guy. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 12:29 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.