Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

SEARED 1200 CHOPHOUSE

5007 GULF BLVD · ST.PETE BEACH · Pinellas County · FL 33706

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 5, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3472951
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8783948
DBPR license6213454

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#8High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented cans of hoisin sauce on dry storage shelves with foods to be served to the public.

Stop Sale
#9High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies in bar area landing on window. Educated on flies.

Intermediate 4

#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in dish area blocked with pan. Employee removed pan. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#12Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in kitchen. Employee refilled paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#13Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle of blue cleaner in kitchen. Employee labeled window cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 7

#1Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys on cutting boards stained in kitchen. Employee removed keys. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee scooping butter no hair restraint.

#3Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in bar area.

#4Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in between cooked door and reach in cooler on cook line. Employee removed knife. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand sink in bar. Provided sign to manager and he displayed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lids open. Employee closed lids. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Meat cooler interior shelves soiled.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:21 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.