J.C. SEAFOOD HOUSE
321 MARY ESTHER BLVD · MARY ESTHER · Okaloosa County · FL 32569
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shell eggs in walk-in cooler.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pre-cooked corn at 80F for 45 minutes. Operator placed corn back in walk-in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 6
01C-05-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Unable to determine chronological order due to no tags being marked.
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. No oyster tags marked with date.
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by makeshift shelf and toaster. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-07-6Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No proof of certified food manager for establishment. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any training **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink beside dish area. Operator replaced during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 4
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed cups wet nesting at server station on expo line.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed containers of food on floor in dry storage area. Operator placed on shelf during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk-in freezer
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between cold-holding unit and prep table on cook line. Operator removed knife during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:36 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.