Harry's Seafood Bar and Grille
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
67
Score
Harry's Seafood Bar and Grille appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 19, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Restaurants in Tallahassee average 87, so Harry's Seafood Bar and Grille trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed grouper thawed under running water without being properly removed from packaging.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food item cold holding for less than 4 hours: Egg wash 52F. Operator placed egg wash on ice bath during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Cutting board on cookline has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed grouper thawed under running water without being properly opened. **See stop sale**
06-01-5
67
May 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding for less than 4 hours: Ribeye 51F Grouper 47F. Operator placed food items on ice bath during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
86
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hat during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair near grill and in front of reach in cooler, front line.
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda gun with slime, bar area. GM cleaned during inspection.
23-03-4
86
May 23, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Apr 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed quartz cleaner, detergent stored on hand wash sink. GM stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near mop sink. GM replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed head phones stored on microwave. GM stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of clear containers in ware wash area.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed French fries stored on floor. GM stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed clam shell containers not stored inverted near serving line. GM stored inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
58
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed salmon and mahi in WIC not covered, manager covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
95
Jun 21, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Dec 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water at hand washing sink inside bar area to only read at 76 F. **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and sugar unlabeled right of back prep station.
02D-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates stored upright across from stove top.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing jewelry while preparing gumbo. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in shallow pans right of dish washer.
24-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed stuffed shrimp uncovered in reach in cooler across from stove top.
08B-12-5
70
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Observed no air gap at hand washing sink right of dish machine.
29-44-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed can of fire roasted red peppers dented at the seal causing an opening. Manager discarded can of red peppers. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee washing hand in hand washing sink with no hot water.
12A-19-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed all hand washing sinks in kitchen/pre area/bar area lacking hot water.
27-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked by trash can and boxes right of mop sink. Manager removed trash can and boxes from in front of hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket across from salad utensil reach in cooler. Manager removed employee item . **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
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. Observed thawed Grouper inside ROP package.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from an open lid cup inside kitchen prep area. Manager placed lid on cup. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees with watches and bracelets while engaging in food prep.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of small shallow pans right of three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. The shelves of the reach in cooler right of fry station has built up food debris.
22-16-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Harry's Seafood Bar and Grille last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Harry's Seafood Bar and Grille on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Harry's Seafood Bar and Grille?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Harry's Seafood Bar and Grille.
How does Harry's Seafood Bar and Grille compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Harry's Seafood Bar and Grille most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Harry's Seafood Bar and Grille's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Harry's Seafood Bar and Grille have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Harry's Seafood Bar and Grille means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Harry's Seafood Bar and Grille inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Harry's Seafood Bar and Grille is inspected around three times per year on average.
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