Safe Harbor Seafood
Last inspected: Aug 2, 2023
39
Score
Inspectors have visited Safe Harbor Seafood four times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 2, 2023. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about. Note that Safe Harbor Seafood's inspection history hasn't been updated since Aug 2, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around eight violations to closer to 11 violations.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Restaurants in St. Augustine average 81, so Safe Harbor Seafood trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
4
Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 2, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishes ran through dish machine while dish machine at 10ppm chlorine. Person in charge primed Dishmachine and retested at 50ppm chlorine. Person in charge reran dishes through machine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed food employee with gloves on scratch arm and not change gloves before engaging in food prep. Immediately discussed with employee and they washed their hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed large two door reach in cooler: mahi (45F - Cold Holding); shrimp (46F - Cold Holding). Door to reach in cooler left open. Employee placed ice on all products. Observed Flip-top cooler on cook line: haddock (54F - Cold Holding); chicken (52F - Cold Holding); shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); scallops (56F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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. Dishmachine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Person in charge primed and reran machine. Retested at 50ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed flip-top cooler on cook line with ambient temperature of 49F. Observed torn gaskets on doors. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach behind ice machine. Observed two dead roaches by hand washing station in kitchen. All roaches were cleaned and remove from establishment. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed food containers stacked on drying rack with visible moisture.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler on cook line and two door cooler in prep area torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers in kitchen soiled with food debris. Observed hood filters on cook line soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cups stored on floor near walk-in cooler. Discussed with person in charge.
25-05-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed two rubber spatulas hanging above hand washing station in kitchen missing tips. Discussed with person in charge.
14-12-4
39
Jun 8, 2023
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
95
Dec 27, 2022
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 7 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Shellstock missing tag indicating they require further treatment/processing before being shipped to or used by a retail establishment. See stop sale. Observed three pounds of oysters without corresponding tag stored in container in walk-in cooler. Operator stated oysters were sold to a fisherman who also needed tag while fishing.
01B-39-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler near dish area observed hush puppy mix (53F - Cold Holding). Operator stated mix was made 3.5 hours prior and placed in reach-in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed so time mark on hush puppy mix on cook line. Operator placed time mark during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In dish area observed bottle of bleach stored next to dishes. Operator moved bleach during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. In mop sink observed no vacuum breaker on threaded faucet and also faucet Bibb from wall. Operator had employee buy breakers during inspection. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed some tags missing last date sold. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At handwash sink in dish area observed towels being stored in sink. Operator moved towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed incorrect test strips for quat sanitizer buckets.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed three pounds of oysters without corresponding tag stored in container in walk-in cooler. Operator stated oysters were sold to a fisherman who also needed tag while fishing.
01C-01-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one employee with training from unapproved company certificate.
53B-03-5
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. In outside bar observed insect repellent stored in cabinet. Operator discarded bottle during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-04-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple cutting boards with food debris buildup.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drink stored on reach-in cooler shelf on cook line. Drink was moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on reach-in cooler on cook line torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed ice buckets with top of edges chipped off.
14-13-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. In server area observed interior of microwave with food debris buildup. Employee began cleaning microwave during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-08-4
19
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing backflow preventer at hose bibbby bar, also at hose bibb by mop sink both with hoses attached. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Seared tuna Not fully cooked stored over ready to eat crab dip. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Beans in walk in cooler dated 10/23.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Crema Sauce made with sour cream at 47F sitting out at expo line. Person in charge added ice, spoke to operator about holding on time. Cheese in flip top at 60F. Items stored above fill line, person in charge removed some product. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Queso at griddle at 92F, person in charge states was already reheated in microwave, then Hit held on griddle. Person in charge will hold on time. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags not all date marked.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Hush puppy mix made Saturday per person in charge with no date mark. Person in charge marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse, phone stored on microwave in kitchen. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Left sided door on salad make top broken, leaves gaps.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease buildup on floor behind cookline. Wall with debris buildup by breading station.
36-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing from outdoor bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish thawing on carts in prep area, also in standing water. Person in charge turned on water and moved to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee open can on prep table, person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
29
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Safe Harbor Seafood last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Safe Harbor Seafood on file is from Aug 2, 2023. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Safe Harbor Seafood?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Safe Harbor Seafood.
How does Safe Harbor Seafood compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
Safe Harbor Seafood most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has Safe Harbor Seafood's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Safe Harbor Seafood have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Safe Harbor Seafood 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.
Nearby Restaurants