Seafood Kitchen
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Seafood Kitchen, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 17, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around nine violations to closer to five violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited four times.
Among Atlantic Beach restaurants, the typical score is 75; Seafood Kitchen is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
50
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Jan 14, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed outside back door at mop sink 2 hose bibs without a back flow device on either hose Bibb. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
22-20-5
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. Observed employee foam cup on shelf on service line without lid or straw. Manager removed and discarded . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with watch on.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled. Observed floor tiles on cook line in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of pink lemonade in ice room stored on floor. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in use towel stored under cutting board on cook line. Employee removed towel and placed rubber mat under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed walk in cooler concrete floor not sealed. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
55
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
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
45
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Manager will complete with all time control items in prep area. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda station soiled around nozzles of unit.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Obviously employee using hand sink to fill pitcher. Inspector reviewed only hand washing in hand sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in cooler in prep area.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floors not **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on walk in cooler and reach in coolers soiled.
23-03-4
61
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceilings not smooth and easily cleanable. Kitchen. Prep.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above foods by prep area. Moved by manager **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors not smoothed and easily cleanable. Kitchen.
36-11-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Missing light shield by rear dry goods. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Drain plug missing from outside pipe leading to grease trap.
29-08-4
74
Jun 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
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
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
47
Dec 2, 2022
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled interior of ice bin. Frontline.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Multiple.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Loose ceiling strip by cookline.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag by cleaned plates on rack.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease build up on floor. Cookline.
36-73-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Missing light shields. Prep line.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled Counters and shelves at kitchen. Dusty hood filters. Dusty storage racks. Rear kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
70
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two by handsink at front counter **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-25: Three live flying insects in prep area near kitchen door. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Employee wrote dates, all from yesterday **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-25: Some tags still missing last date served. **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Around nozzles **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-25: Still soiled Around soda nozzles **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed one **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-25: Operator has our time control form but is blank and not completed. No other written procedures were provided. Review policy with manager. **Admin Complaint**
03F-10-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook cooking, got hat **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-25: Employee breading shrimp in back prep area with no hair restraint **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-25: Still no chocking poster. **Time Extended**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves above prep at prep, back kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-25: Shelves still soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Seafood Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Seafood Kitchen on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Seafood Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Seafood Kitchen.
How does Seafood Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Atlantic Beach?
Seafood Kitchen most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Atlantic Beach average of 75.
Has Seafood Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Seafood Kitchen have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Seafood Kitchen 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 Seafood Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Seafood Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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