Inspection Report

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HURRICANE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

809 GULF WAY · ST PETE BCH · Pinellas County · FL 337064218

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 19, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3468436
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8779433
DBPR license6206752

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#10High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in dish area landing on clean tongs.

#11High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Black take out bags touching foods flour and bread on cook line.

#12High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked lobster (49F – Cold Holding); cut tomato (52F – Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (53F – Cold Holding); milk wash (60F – Cold Holding) in reach in cooler. Employee moved to reach in freezer for quick chill. Retemped 30 minutes later cooked lobster (41F – Cold Holding); cut tomato (42F – Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (41F – Cold Holding); milk wash (43F – Cold Holding) **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#13Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles soiled on fountain in downstairs bar.

#14Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dish racks in hand sink. Employee removed racks. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 9

#1Basic35A-06-4

Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Excessive flies trapped on sticky trap.

#2Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered container in women's restroom.

#3Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor of upstairs bar. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under equipment soiled on cook line.

#5Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in disrepair in upstairs bar. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine soiled with mold like debris.

#7Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid.

#8Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service take out containers not inverted on cook line. Employee inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic21-10-4

Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cook line. Employee removed wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 1:51 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
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 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.