Cherry's Seafood & Steak
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
9
Score
Cherry's Seafood & Steak appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 20, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 14 violations lately compared to roughly 10 violations before.
Looking across the full record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Cherry's Seafood & Steak's latest score of 9 falls below the Trenton average of 66. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
10
Critical latest
1
Major latest
16
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Complaint Full
10 critical violations. 1 major violation. 16 minor violations.
View 27 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Jug containing raw pooled eggs stored on shelf directly above commercially packaged roast beef inside reach-in cooler near walk-in cooler. Manager moved the eggs to the bottom shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine chlorine 0ppm. Manager primed the machine, still 0ppm. Manager replaced the sanitizer bucket, then chlorine 50ppm. Inspector instructed manager to resanitize all dishes that have been sanitized using the dishwasher machine today. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Pan containing cinnamon butter made in-house with a butter blend with date mark of 10/2. Manager stated he did not believe 10/2 was the correct date, but could not determine when it was made.
01B-28-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle containing "Ibuprofen" stored on shelf at cookline, directly beside clean plates and above bread. Manager removed the medicine from the shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. 1. Backflow prevention device missing at spigot in kitchen, below dish machine. 2. Backflow prevention device missing at threaded faucet on handwash sink near cookline. 3. Backflow prevention device missing at hose connection on side of building, near patio area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing glass cleaner stored on top of rolling rack, directly above cans containing food. Manager removed the glass cleaner from the area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. On prep table in server station: butter packets (68F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the butter packets have been sitting at room temperature for approximately 90 minutes and moved them to a freezer to rapidly reach 41F. 2. Inside reach-in cooler in server station: whipping cream (48F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the cream was left in the counter at room temperature for approximately 15 minutes one hour prior. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. 1. Employee at cookline handled her personal phone with gloved hands, then proceeded to fill a bottle with margarine with the same gloved hands without first washing hands and putting on new gloves. Manager had the employee wash hands before continuing to work at cookline. 2. Employee with gloved hands at cookline sanitized the cutting board with a wet wiping cloth, then handled bread with the same gloved hands without first washing hands and putting on new gloves. Manager had the employee discard the bread and wash hands before continuing to work at the cookline. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach crawling on wall in kitchen directly above prep table in pizza prep room. Manager killed the roach and cleaned the area during this inspection. Administrative complaint and following day callback per Linda. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Pans containing frozen raw chicken stored directly above box containing frozen raw fish inside reach-in freezer near walk-in cooler. Manager moved the raw chicken away from the raw fish during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Three in-use cutting boards in kitchen are heavily stained. 2. Can opener blade soiled with old food debris on prep table near warewash area.
22-02-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pan containing chicken thawing at room temperature on prep table near cookline. The chicken is still partially frozen. Manager moved the chicken back into the cooler to continue to thaw under refrigeration. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Ceiling around air vents at cookline soiled with dust. 2. Floor in outdoor bar area soiled with dirt and/or leaves. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Several boxes containing single-use cups and lids stored directly on floor in outdoor bar area. Manager removed all boxes from the floor during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Coffee mugs stored on visibly soiled trays in server station. Manager moved the mugs to the warewash area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-06-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Missing sections of ceiling in pizza prep room.
36-36-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Three in-use cutting boards in kitchen have deep cut marks and are no longer smooth and cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach stuck to wall below handwash sink near cookline. Manager had an employee clean the area during this inspection. Administrative complaint and following day callback per Linda. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1. Employee phone on prep table beside bowls containing food. Manager removed the phone from the table during this inspection. 2. Several employee jackets hanging from dish rack at cookline, in-contact with clean dishes. Manager moved the plates to the warewash area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Several employees handling food in kitchen while wearing watches and/or bracelets on wrists.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with beard working in kitchen and handling food without wearing a beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested drink cups on counter in server station.
24-08-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Paper and plastic trash scattered on ground around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket stored directly on floor beside ice machine in server station.
10-14-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing from dumpster inside enclosure beside building. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid left open. Manager closed the lid during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Egg wash stored inside used single-use milk jug with open handle. Manager transferred the egg wash into a pan during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-32-4
9
Oct 2, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at spigot below dish machine in warewash area.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Cutting boards at cookline stained. 2. Yellow cutting board on shelf below prep table at cookline soiled with black substance. Manager discarded the cutting board during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Air vents on ceiling at cookline rusted. 2. Floor throughout dry storage area soiled with dirt and/or leaves. Employee swept the area during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-50-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing from dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Two cutting boards at cookline have deep cut marks and are stained.
14-09-4
67
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at spigot below dish machine.
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Inside reach-in cooler drawer below grill: steak (63F - Cold Holding). Employee at cookline stated the steaks finished thawing approximately 30 minutes prior. Manager moved the steaks to a freezer to rapidly cool to 41F. 2. Inside walk-in cooler: cheese (45F - Cold Holding); fish (45F - Cold Holding); crab dip (45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated all items were moved into the walk-in cooler from another cooler approximately two hours prior. Manager adjusted the temperature of the cooler and moved all items to a freezer to rapidly cool to 41F. cheese (45F 1:25, 41F 1:55 - Cooling); fish (45F 1:25, 39F 1:55 - Cooling); crab dip (45F 1:25, 41F 1:55 - Cooling); steak (63F 1:20, 39F 2:00 - Cooling) **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee at cookline touched hamburger buns, lettuce, and onions with bare hands. Manager voluntarily discarded all during this inspection and had the employee wash hands and put on gloves before continuing to prepare the burgers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Evidence of feeding stray/wild animals - food/water bowls provided outside. Pet food and water dish on ground near restrooms in bar area. One cat in bar area. Manager stated the cat was a stray.
35A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Deflector plate inside ice machine rusted. 2. Cutting board on table near cookline stained black. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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 at cookline, directly above refrigerated make-table. Employee removed phone from shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on doors of reach-in freezer at cookline soiled with mold-like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Both lids on dumpster left open.
33-16-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Light and ceiling near cookline in kitchen soiled with dust. 2. Wall near pizza oven soiled with dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
43
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
35
Jul 2, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
41
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw shell eggs stored on shelf above open box of limes inside walk-in cooler. Employee moved eggs to the bottom shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at spigot below dish machine in kitchen.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One certified food manager certificate expired 04/04/2021.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Zip bag containing diced ham missing date mark inside pizza cooler in back of kitchen. Employee stated the diced ham was opened previously and frozen, then thawed this morning. Inspector had employee add proper date mark during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-04-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid left open in enclosure beside building. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of interior of reach-in freezer at cookline soiled with food debris. Gaskets on door of reach-in cooler at cookline soiled with food debris. Hood filters above grill soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested drink cups on prep table in server station.
24-08-4
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 prep table beside bottles of sauce in center of kitchen.
40-06-5
Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Bottom of dumpster rusted through.
33-12-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Several pans containing fish thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging that bares a label indicating that it must be removed from packaging prior to thawing inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Employee at cookline stated the fish was thawed earlier this morning. Inspector had employee remove fish from reduced oxygen environment during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vents throughout kitchen soiled with dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup without handle stored inside bin of sugar in server station. Manager removed cup from sugar during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
41
Dec 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine chlorine 0PPM. Employee primed machine, still 0PPM. Inspector instructed employees to discontinue use of dish machine for sanitization and use the three-compartment sink to sanitize dishes until the dish machine is repaired. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-22: No change. Dish machine chlorine 0PPM. Employee primed machine, still 0PPM. Inspector instructed employees to discontinue use of dish machine for sanitization and use the three-compartment sink to sanitize dishes until the dish machine is repaired. Manager called maintenance during this inspection. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
86
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine chlorine 0PPM. Employee primed machine, still 0PPM. Inspector instructed employees to discontinue use of dish machine for sanitization and use the three-compartment sink to sanitize dishes until the dish machine is repaired. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam table near cookline: gravy (109F - Hot Holding). Employee reheated gravy to 171F during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Several bottles of glass cleaner stored beside foam takeout co trainers on shelf above three-compartment sink. Employee removed foam containers from shelf during this inspection. Gallon jug of bleach stored on top of canned food shelf in dry storage area above cans of food. Employee removed bleach from top of shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deflector plate inside ice machine in server station soiled with black substance.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit unavailable for dish machine.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Several portioned zip bags containing chicken and sausage missing date marks frozen solid inside freezer in storage area.
02C-06-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic scoop without handle inside bin containing sugar in server station.
14-01-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw frozen chicken, raw frozen ground beef, and frozen mac n cheese thawing on counter in kitchen. Employee moved all to walk-in cooler to continue thawing.
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on make-table cutting board near cookline.
21-12-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Air vents throughout kitchen soiled with dust. Ceiling tiles near cookline soiled with dust.
36-50-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside bottom of pizza make-table in back of kitchen.
29-49-6
Basic - Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Lower shelving of prep tables in center of kitchen rusted.
14-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bins containing onions and ground beef stored on floor below shelving inside walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Dumpster lids left open and/or missing drain plug. Dumpster in enclosure beside building lids left open and missing drain plug. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
32
May 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cherry's Seafood & Steak last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cherry's Seafood & Steak on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cherry's Seafood & Steak?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cherry's Seafood & Steak.
How does Cherry's Seafood & Steak compare to other restaurants in Trenton?
Cherry's Seafood & Steak most recently scored 9 out of 100, which is lower than the Trenton average of 66.
Has Cherry's Seafood & Steak's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Cherry's Seafood & Steak have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Cherry's Seafood & Steak means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Cherry's Seafood & Steak inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cherry's Seafood & Steak is inspected around three times per year on average.
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