John Seafood

6399 N 9 Ave, Pensacola, FL 32504

Seafood

Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited John Seafood nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 12, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average sits at 95, which John Seafood's 86 doesn't quite reach. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 12, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Sep 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Jan 27, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Crab legs on make line next to reach-in cooler at 54f for 1 hour. Operator moved crab legs to walk-in cooler to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of catfish stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Operator corrected storage during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in standing water at 66f. Operator emptied water during inspection and replaced scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

10-07-4

Sep 5, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw fish stored over potatoes in walk-in cooler.

08A-04-5

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Automatic vacuum breaker missing from both sides of splitter attachment at mop sink.

29-42-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwashing sinks hot water shut off. Operator turned hot water back on during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

27-16-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed dumpster during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used for rice in dry storage. Operator removed bowl during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

14-01-5

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open. Operator closed lid during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

33-29-4

Mar 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Nov 14, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 13, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler across from fryers: shrimp at 45f, fish at 47f, separate container of fish at 45f. All for 3 hours. **Warning**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter at mop sink missing automatic vacuum breaker from either side.

29-42-4

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw shrimp in walk in cooler. Operator changed places of shrimp and chicken during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Dumpster lid broken. Per manager, trash company has been notified. **Corrective Action Taken**

33-15-4

Jan 3, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 25, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on floor in walk in freezer. No ice buildup observed on food items stored in walk in freezer.

14-69-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was John Seafood last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at John Seafood on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at John Seafood?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at John Seafood.

How does John Seafood compare to other restaurants in Pensacola?

John Seafood most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Pensacola average of 95.

Has John Seafood's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at John Seafood have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at John Seafood 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 John Seafood inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, John Seafood is inspected around three times per year on average.

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