Ne Seafood Shack
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
52
Score
Inspectors have visited Ne Seafood Shack 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “employee beverage container on a food preparation table”, showing up three times.
The city-wide average sits at 76, which Ne Seafood Shack's 52 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. -Garnishing plate with no gloves.
09-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Hushpuppy mix 58f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -No date on filter behind ice machine.
29-28-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Cell phone on cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Water filter leaking at ice machine.
29-11-4
52
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Soup 48f. Less than 4 hours. Operator placed in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw shrimp over pies. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Raw beef patties over raw salmon. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -Under heat lamp. Operator covered with cardboard. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
55
Apr 17, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw bacon over pie. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw salmon over vegetables. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Box of fries. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Lobster in standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
67
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
58
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over cheese. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-11-4
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. Salmon. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
55
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clams.
01C-03-4
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. Salmon. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Employee hat on single service items.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
74
Feb 16, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ne Seafood Shack last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ne Seafood Shack on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ne Seafood Shack?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ne Seafood Shack.
How does Ne Seafood Shack compare to other restaurants in Leesburg?
Ne Seafood Shack most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Leesburg average of 76.
Has Ne Seafood Shack's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Ne Seafood Shack have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Ne Seafood Shack 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 Ne Seafood Shack inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ne Seafood Shack is inspected around three times per year on average.
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