Porter Island Seafood Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
41
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Porter Island Seafood Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 22, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to two violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “container of medicine improperly stored”, showing up two times.
That's lower than the typical Crawfordville restaurant, which scores around 80. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Inside reach-in cooler at cookline: Five reduced oxygen packages of raw tuna, four reduced oxygen packages of salmon, and eight reduced oxygen packages containing mahi thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging. The all fish is completely thawed. The packages all have labels indicating the fish must be removed from packaging prior to thawing.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Spray bottle containing "muscle spray" stored on shelf beside single-use items and above creamers at front counter. An employee removed the spray bottle from the shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at both sides of splitter added to spigot behind establishment.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Manager provided four photocopies of Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association food handler training.
53B-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Four ziplock bags containing cooked pasta missing date marks inside walk-in cooler. Manager stated the pasta was cooked three days prior and added the proper date marks during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxed soda syrup stored directly on floor at front counter. An employee removed them from the floor during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. One lid missing from dumpster.
33-29-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle sitting directly on soil.
33-23-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean surface. Spatula stored between wall and conduit at cookline.
10-02-4
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. Inside reach-in cooler at cookline: Five reduced oxygen packages of raw tuna, four reduced oxygen packages of salmon, and eight reduced oxygen packages containing mahi thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging. The all fish is completely thawed. The packages all have labels indicating the fish must be removed from packaging prior to thawing. Stop sales issued.
06-09-1
41
Aug 1, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
52
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Observed no oyster tag with oysters in walk in cooler. Manager retrieved tag and placed with oysters. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-10-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of food handler training for any servers. Per manager six servers employed over 60 days.
53B-13-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons used for hushpuppies stored in standing water 71F at cook line. Manager removed spoons from water during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
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 thawed salmon, tuna, and mahi mahi inside reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to be removed from packaging prior to thawing. Manager removed fish from packaging during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
74
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Container of Pepto improperly stored next in reach in cooler in front of grill. Observed operator discard medicine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
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/. Operator Helena Porter. **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
58
Oct 27, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Porter Island Seafood Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Porter Island Seafood Restaurant on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Porter Island Seafood Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “container of medicine improperly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Porter Island Seafood Restaurant.
How does Porter Island Seafood Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Crawfordville?
Porter Island Seafood Restaurant most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Crawfordville average of 80.
Has Porter Island Seafood Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Porter Island Seafood Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Porter Island Seafood Restaurant 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 Porter Island Seafood Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Porter Island Seafood Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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