Kacey's Seafood & More
Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025
70
Score
Kacey's Seafood & More has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 30, 2025. 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 six violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Kacey's Seafood & More's latest score of 70 falls below the Sarasota average of 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 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. Observed the dishwasher machine at 0ppm chlorine. Operator swapped the sanitizer and retested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks placed on the cook line.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed the cook wearing a watch. They took their watch off. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease build up on the floor behind the cook line.
36-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed two scoops buried in dry goods. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
70
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed their cook line cutting board heavily grooved.
14-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed two scoop buried in their breading container. Operator removed the scoops. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed their dumpster lids open.
33-16-4
86
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw shrimp on the cook line and walk in cooler. Operator moved the beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed commercially reduced oxygen packaged tuna not removed from packaging before thawing. Operator willingly disposed of it.
01B-13-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink build up on the soda machine ice chute. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris buildup on the top of the dish machine. Operator started to clean it. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-21-4
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. Observed commercially reduced oxygen packaged tuna not removed from packaging before thawing. Operator willingly disposed of it. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed a cook preparing food with a watch on.
13-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on the left side shelf of the walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs being stored on the left side oven handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple bottles of sauces not identified on the cook line.
02D-01-5
52
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cook line and dry storage half shelves with debris build up.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink stored with food in the dry storage area. Operator removed the drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee pen and scissors stored in a basket with food products in the dry storage area. Operator removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease build up on the pad around the grease receptacle.
33-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up on the soda machine ice chute.
22-20-5
70
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Hushpuppies (80F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 2 hrs. Operator placed items in a reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two spray bottles continuing chemicals in the front seating area without labels. Operator labeled bottles. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple grooved cutting boards in the kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in freezer fan cover.
36-50-4
67
Sep 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
37
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
70
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Employee labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed tubes of ground beef stored on floor in Walk in freezer. Employee moved beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed surface rust on shelves in walk in cooler.
14-17-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kacey's Seafood & More last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kacey's Seafood & More on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kacey's Seafood & More?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kacey's Seafood & More.
How does Kacey's Seafood & More compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Kacey's Seafood & More most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Kacey's Seafood & More's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kacey's Seafood & More have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Kacey's Seafood & More 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 Kacey's Seafood & More inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kacey's Seafood & More is inspected around three times per year on average.
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