Ray & Ann Singleton's Seafood Shack

4728 Ocean St, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
Seafood
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
45
Score
High Risk

Across the available record, Ray & Ann Singleton's Seafood Shack has 14 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Feb 11, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “food stored on floor”, which has been cited four times.

Ray & Ann Singleton's Seafood Shack's latest score of 45 falls below the Atlantic Beach average of 75. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

14
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
45
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
47
Apr 18, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment that has undergone remodeling without plan review approval. Observed service room with hand sink installed added that is not on 2019 plan. Oyster/ Prep area not shown on 2019 plan. 3 compartment sink removed and Dish machine added that is not on 2019 plan review. Operator does have updated plans will submit. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: Observed still the same. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: Observed per plan review, The plans as submitted are insufficient for plan review because the provided plans aren't legible. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 2 rodent droppings located in service bar area. Employee removed droppings from premises. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: Observed 1 rodent dropping . Inspector noted it was the same one that was in that area. Manager personally removed and discarded from premises. **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment that has undergone remodeling without plan review approval. Observed service room with hand sink installed added that is not on 2019 plan. Oyster/ Prep area not shown on 2019 plan. 3 compartment sink removed and Dish machine added that is not on 2019 plan review. Operator does have updated plans will submit. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: Observed still the same. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
78
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 2 rodent droppings located in service bar area. Employee removed droppings from premises. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holders in bar area soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment that has undergone remodeling without plan review approval. Observed service room with hand sink installed added that is not on 2019 plan. Oyster/ Prep area not shown on 2019 plan. 3 compartment sink removed and Dish machine added that is not on 2019 plan review. Operator does have updated plans will submit. **Repeat Violation**
51-16-7
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers on cook line door gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed walk in cooler and freezer floor unsealed. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed total of 5 dead roaches. 1 dead roach in service bar area 4 dead roaches in secondary dining area. Observed total of 4 dead flying insects. 2 dead flying insects in secondary dining area. 2 dead flying insects on window shelf on cook line. Manager will have all discarded from premises. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table located in kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items in outdoor freezer stored on floor of unit. Observed bucket of sausage and corn on floor of walk in cooler. Employee will remove and store food items properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
55
Jul 19, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 18, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
86
Jul 17, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb without back flow device.
29-34-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 25 undetermined vermin droppings in oyster bar area. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flying insects in
35A-02-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of Icy hot stored on shelf over prep table. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
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/ Observed establishment with more than 4 employees engaging in food preparation without certified food manager on duty. Manager arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment that has undergone remodeling without plan review approval. Observed service room with hand sink installed added that is not on 2019 plan. Oyster/ Prep area not shown on 2019 plan. 3 compartment sink removed and Dish machine added that is not on 2019 plan review. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food debris on stand alone coolers at entrance of walk in cooler area. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored on prep table in oyster bar area.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint. Observed employees engaging in food preparation without beard guards. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items in outdoor freezer stored on floor of unit. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets on cook line soiled. Observed filters over grill area soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed walk in cooler and freezer floor unsealed. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
33
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw chicken in walk in cooler at 44F-45F. Manager stated chicken may have been out for prep. Manager placed ice on all raw chicken in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in restroom. Inspector will provide copy of Handwashing Sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple boxes of fish and food stored on floor of walk-in freezer located outside. Manager asked employee to clean when he was available. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with beard engaging in food preparation without beard guard. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on shelf above food preparation. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles at oyster shucking station. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed walk in cooler and freezer Floor unsealed.
36-02-5
64
Oct 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Container of raw shrimp over Ready to eat corn. Frontline cooler. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Non food grade containers used for flour.
14-15-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food prep employee with no beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by prep room.
36-22-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs over handle. Prep line. Moved by manager
10-20-4
61
Jun 12, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 live flying insects in following area of establishment: 1 live flying insect at wait station next to microwave area 3 live flying insects at fish prep three compartment sink station area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-12: Observed 2 live flying insects on cook line next to raw season prep table that is on Time. Observed 1 of those flying insect land and staying resting on 1 piece of raw shrimp. Stop sale issued on 1 piece of shrimp. Employee discarded **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water turn off at hand wash sink at ware washing area. Sink faucet in disrepair and work order sent in. Neat by hand wash sink at raw fish prep cleaning area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-12: Still the same **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hot water turn off at hand wash sink at ware washing area. Sink faucet in disrepair and work order sent in. Neat by hand wash sink at raw fish prep cleaning area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-12: Still the same **Time Extended**
29-09-4
74
Jun 7, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
18
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Baked potatoes in oven at 100°. Per Person In Charge. Were placed last night. Had forgot to discard them. Rice 90° beans 110° placed 30 mins before hotholding in steam table. Burner was set to low. Items reheated to 179° **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Baked potatoes in oven at 100°. Per Person In Charge. Were placed last night. Had forgot to discard them. About 10.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta made 28th date marked 11/17. Person In Charge had item correctly marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers and oven handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food prep employee with no beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxed food on floor in walk in freezer. Moved by manager **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build on rear sides of reach in freezer. Kitchen.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs over oven handles. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
50

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ray & Ann Singleton's Seafood Shack last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ray & Ann Singleton's Seafood Shack on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ray & Ann Singleton's Seafood Shack?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Ray & Ann Singleton's Seafood Shack.

How does Ray & Ann Singleton's Seafood Shack compare to other restaurants in Atlantic Beach?

Ray & Ann Singleton's Seafood Shack most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Atlantic Beach average of 75.

Has Ray & Ann Singleton's Seafood Shack's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ray & Ann Singleton's Seafood Shack have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Ray & Ann Singleton's 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 Ray & Ann Singleton's Seafood Shack inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ray & Ann Singleton's Seafood Shack is inspected around four times per year on average.