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SEA WORTHY FISH BAR

1110 PINELLAS BAYWAY S STE 206 · TIERRA VERDE · Pinellas County · FL 33715

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 30, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3462482
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8773479
DBPR license6215389

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority5 Intermediate16 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical28 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 7

#17High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch soiled dishes then retrieved clean dishes from dishmachine. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. Will email DBPR Form 5030-157. Washing Hands Method. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#18High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan of raw scallops stored above cooked sausage in walk-in cooler. Employee placed raw scallops below cooked sausage. Will email DBPR Form 5030-098. Safe Refrigerator Storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#19High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs stored above raw fish in reach-in cooler in storage area. Operator placed raw shell eggs on bottom shelf. Will email DBPR Form 5030-098. Safe Refrigerator Storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#20High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee with gloves on holding cell phone then engage in food preparation without washing hands and changing gloves. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. Will email DBPR Form 5030-157. Washing Hands Method. **Warning**

Warning
#21High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at 4:40pm. a. cooked shrimp (46F – Cold Holding); 40f b. cooked rice (45F – Cold Holding); 40f c. blue cheese crumbles (46F – Cold Holding)41f Walk-in cooler at 4:50pm a. cooked sausage (53F – Cold Holding); 39f b. butter (53F – Cold Holding); 43f c. raw scallops 55F – Cold Holding); 43f d. raw octopus (53F – Cold Holding) 41f Operator placed items on ice bath. Re tamp at 5:35pm Will email DBPR Form 5030-106. Cold Holding. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#22High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. a. cooked rice (128F – Hot Holding); 173f b. butter (89F – Hot Holding) 168f Operator placed items on grill to reheat. Rechecked at 5:40pm Discussed time as a public health control as an option. Will email DBPR Form 5030-009. Reheating For Hot Holding Procedures. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#23High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Water hose connected y-splitter at mop sink without vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 5

#24Intermediate53A-04-6

Intermediate – Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Dillion Rhule hired more than 30 days ago. **Warning**

Warning
#25Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in front bar area used to dump ice and shake cups. Discussed with operator the purpose of the hand wash sink. Operator removed items and melted ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#26Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#27Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle in bar area containing sanitizer not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#28Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No running hot water at hand wash sink in wait station area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 16

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – All cutting boards in kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl with no handle used to dispense rice. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on shelf with clean bowls on cooks line. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tile in wait station missing. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Shrimp in tub is not 6 inches off floor in walk-in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic36-32-5

Basic – Hole in ceiling tile in warewashing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall on cooks line. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors on cooks line. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in coolers on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic21-10-4

Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth stored on top of cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cooks line across from fat-fryer. **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic29-20-5

Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink on cooks line not draining. **Warning**

Warning
#14Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Container of cut lemons, limes, oranges, and olives not covered in bar area. Operator covered items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#15Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Lobster and steak thawing in standing water in three-compartment sink. Operator placed items in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#16Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 2:13 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
4 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
3 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 49 · Flammable/combustible materials – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.