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Seaglass Tavern

11935 Sheldon Rd, Tampa, FL 33626
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Seaglass Tavern appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 30, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly nine violations earlier in the record.

“In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader Tampa restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging fryer on door handle. Chef removed and placed tongs at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in between fryers on cooks line. Chef removed and placed tongs and placed at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
90
May 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimps and raw scallops stored over cooked crab legs in walk-in cooler. Raw shrimps stored over cooked crab legs and cooked lobsters in reach-in cooler at cook line. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell oysters. Operator removed the tag this morning and able to put it back to the original container. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-01-4
Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served. Discussed with operator to date marked tags.
01C-03-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles with no labels in kitchen and bar. Operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used on walk-in cooler door handle, also used to covered ceiling holes in dry food storage room.
14-71-4
55
Oct 24, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of vegetable soup (46F - Cold Holding) stored on prep table on cook line. Operator moved into reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon wrapped shrimps stored behind cooked yellow rice in reach-in cooler on cook line.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested 0ppm. Operator remade solution and tested 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
16-33-4
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam and mussel tags for 90 days.
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed accumulation of food debris in handwash sink at cook line. Sanitizing bucket stored in handwash sink at bar.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled. **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. Employee purses and water bottle stored on shelf with clean food equipments. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple cases of seasoning stored on floor in dry food storage room.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole on ceiling in dry food storage room. Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dry food storage room. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
30
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
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
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
35
Aug 18, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Seaglass Tavern last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Seaglass Tavern on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Seaglass Tavern?

Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Seaglass Tavern.

How does Seaglass Tavern compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Seaglass Tavern most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Seaglass Tavern's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Seaglass Tavern have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Seaglass Tavern 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 Seaglass Tavern inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Seaglass Tavern is inspected around two times per year on average.

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