Seahorse Oceanfront Inn/ Lemon Bar
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
67
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Seahorse Oceanfront Inn/ Lemon Bar stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 6, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance”, which has been cited five times.
The city-wide average sits at 72, which Seahorse Oceanfront Inn/ Lemon Bar's 67 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in walk in cooler completely thawed Mahi still in Commercially processed reduced oxygen packages bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use. See stop sale
01B-13-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed in walk in cooler completely thawed Mahi still in Commercially processed reduced oxygen packages bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use. See stop sale
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board in kitchen area deeply grooved located in bar area.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed drawer cooler with torn gasket located in bar area kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in dry storage a box of cooking oil stored on floor. Employee removed and stored properly . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled with mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
67
Nov 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of sanitizer stored on prep table. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed threaded hose Bibb located on wall front of building without back flow device.
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 with mold like substance near ice chute of unit.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep area located in bar area. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on cooler located in bar area. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed open case of fries stored on floor of walk in freezer. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at employee hand sink located in bar area. Inspector provided a copy of a hand washing sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled with mold like substance.
23-03-4
55
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 flying insect near ice machines.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in kitchen near bar Pico (54F - Cold Holding); Sliced cheese (58F - Cold Holding),located in reach in cooler. Pico was in pan on top of container in reach in cooler. Sliced cheese was over filled in pans in reach in. Employee removed pico and placed in cooler. Employee removed over half of sliced cheese. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of surface cleaner stored on counter next to alcohol served to the public. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed some employee Required food training without original certificates( had photo copy).
53B-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard.
13-04-4
52
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle containing sanitizer stored on prep table above reach in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda holder in bar area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing fabulouso without label. Employee placed label on spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit near hand sink. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drink stored in bar area over cooler. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed open case of bottled water stored on floor in kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
61
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at employee hand sink at entrance of kitchen. Manager will have employee place paper towels at hand sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda holders in bar area soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine near ice chute soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
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
74
Jan 19, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine behind the ice chute soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed bar cooler door gasket, soiled.
23-03-4
90
Jun 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
52
Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Stand alone cooler door gasket torn. Stand alone cooler located in back prep room near office.
14-11-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling soiled inside beer cooler.
36-34-5
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Seahorse Oceanfront Inn/ Lemon Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Seahorse Oceanfront Inn/ Lemon Bar on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Seahorse Oceanfront Inn/ Lemon Bar?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Seahorse Oceanfront Inn/ Lemon Bar.
How does Seahorse Oceanfront Inn/ Lemon Bar compare to other restaurants in Neptune Beach?
Seahorse Oceanfront Inn/ Lemon Bar most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Neptune Beach average of 72.
Has Seahorse Oceanfront Inn/ Lemon Bar's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Seahorse Oceanfront Inn/ Lemon Bar have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Seahorse Oceanfront Inn/ Lemon Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Seahorse Oceanfront Inn/ Lemon Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Seahorse Oceanfront Inn/ Lemon Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.
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