Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
95
Score
Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 7, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “no paper towels” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Compared to the broader Lakeland restaurant scene, where the average is 85, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around door frame - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
95
Dec 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 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. Tested at 0ppm chlorine as machine was actively being used. Corine was not pulling through line and there was a large air gap.
22-41-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line hand sink by fryers
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bags, jackets, and purses, and dry storage next to spices and single service items
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around door frame
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook line hand sink
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers soiled with dust
23-03-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Ice machine draining onto floor and going into front floor grate
29-03-4
61
Jul 31, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Cooked seafood not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. Pasta and shrimp plate temp 122F. Manager had the plate reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
03C-75-5
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee on cookline, when charging gloves washed hands without using soap. Manager corrected the employee. They rewashed hands correctly **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-20-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using hand washing sink to fill towel bucket in bar area.
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Stockroom left corner water damage.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee next to mixer. Drink was moved. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Waste line clogged at soda gun holster. Right side of bar.
29-17-4
58
Apr 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Grouper 44F Taco Mahi 46F. Product was put on ice **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs, spatulas on the side of the cook line in water at 101F. The water was discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-05-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter blend at 86F. The butter was discarded. Discussed options with the manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Microwave above the steam table.
14-04-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to the 3 compartment sink. The paper towels was replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf in the dry storage area.
24-08-4
50
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Bar area. Employee replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife on cookline between lid and side of marketable.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Tongs laying down in salad. Employee remove salad. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
82
Jun 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
50
Sep 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with blue liquid
41-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handicap bathroom and back hand washing sinks.
31B-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. Fishing thawing in sink water not running. Employee turned water on. **Corrected On-Site**
06-08-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille.
How does Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?
Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 85.
Has Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille is inspected around three times per year on average.
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