Ruskin Seafood Shack

701 Us Hwy 41 S, Ruskin, FL 33570

Seafood

Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025

Score

High Risk

Ruskin Seafood Shack has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent visit was on Nov 6, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to one violation before.

By comparison, the average Ruskin facility scores 74, putting Ruskin Seafood Shack on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 6, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish above fries and sauces in reach in cooler. Manager reorganized cooler at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Hashed hands in 3 compartment sink.

12A-03-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep cooler.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-02-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep cooler.

14-09-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle. Manager removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water temped 76 F. Manager emptied water at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour not labeled.

02D-01-5

Mar 26, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted.

24-05-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ruskin Seafood Shack last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ruskin Seafood Shack on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Ruskin Seafood Shack compare to other restaurants in Ruskin?

Ruskin Seafood Shack most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Ruskin average of 74.

Has Ruskin Seafood Shack's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Ruskin Seafood Shack have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Ruskin 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.

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Score: 52 — High Risk

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