Sea Sea Riders
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Sea Sea Riders 11 times, with records going back to 2022. On Feb 18, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately compared to roughly zero violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “no proof provided that food employees are informed”, which has been cited two times.
The city-wide average for Dunedin sits at 75, putting Sea Sea Riders on the better side of that line. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils in water in hand wash sink on cooks line. Operator removed during inspectionnn **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle in dish room at time of inspection. Operator labeled bleach during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee items stored on soda box bibs. Operator removed items during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
78
May 21, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 9, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all. No water running to hand wash sink behind the bar. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Operator has decided to blanch scallops as part of the preparation of ceviche. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink near dish Machine and behind bar. Operator replenished paper towels during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-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/. **Warning**
51-16-7
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. No cold water in small bar, operator was able to get water running during the inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on floor of dry storage.Discussed the need to store food a minimum of 6" off the floor **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
43
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small cutting board behind bar has deep grooves. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on cook line cutting board. Cook removed the drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
90
Jun 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
78
Jun 1, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. coleslaw (45F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (44F - Cold Holding); cheese cake (46F - Cold Holding); ranch dressing (51F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. coleslaw (45F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (44F - Cold Holding); cheese cake (46F - Cold Holding); ranch dressing (51F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. **Warning**
02C-01-5
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. Discussed and provided Employee agreement. **Warning**
11-26-1
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. Discussed and provided hand out pertaining to vomit and diarrheal events **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
50
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line not labeled. Cook labeled bottles during the inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Tongs stored hanging off hand wash sink. Cook removed tongs from hand wash sink.
10-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cook removed employee beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sea Sea Riders last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sea Sea Riders on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sea Sea Riders?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sea Sea Riders.
How does Sea Sea Riders compare to other restaurants in Dunedin?
Sea Sea Riders most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Dunedin average of 75.
Has Sea Sea Riders' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sea Sea Riders have averaged around two violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sea Sea Riders means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Sea Sea Riders inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sea Sea Riders is inspected around three times per year on average.
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