Seahorse Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
82
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Seahorse Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 23, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Wet wiping cloth not stored” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Restaurants in St. Pete Beach average 77, so Seahorse Restaurant is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment using time to hold potato's and eggs on cook-line. Inspector provided blank application to operator who completed on site. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Explained to operator to maintain original certificates.
53B-09-4
82
May 22, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment. Tracking powder on floor in bar area.
41-25-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink. Educated employee. Employee then washed hands in hand sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in chest cooler in bar.
29-49-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on cutting board on cook line. Employee moved to sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Charger over clean food containers in dish area. Employee removed charger. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.interior of microwave soiled with food debris. Interior of Vulcan oven soiled with debris.
22-08-4
58
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade guard area soiled on slicer last used and cleaned 1-20.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on clean single service table in server station next to lids for take out drinks. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.employee jackets on can rack and on shelves over food. Employee removed jackets. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting of plastic pans on drying rack. Employee moved wet pans to dish area. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle in the ice. Employee removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Signage missing at hand sink on cook line. Employee replaced signage. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on prep table. Employee moved to sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
64
Dec 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over potatoes in walk in freezer. Employee moved pork to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server brought in dirty dish then to plated food no hand wash. Educated employee. Employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at bar hand wash sink. Employee replaced soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks in wait station on prep table with microwave next to single service lids and cups. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting of plastic cups in rear of kitchen wait station.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line have food debris. Employee cleaned gasket. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves have food debris in deli cooler. Employee cleaned shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rusted reach in cooler in rear wait station cooler.
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler in bar.
29-49-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on cutting board. Employee moved to sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Seahorse Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Seahorse Restaurant on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Seahorse Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “wet wiping cloth not stored” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Seahorse Restaurant.
How does Seahorse Restaurant compare to other restaurants in St. Pete Beach?
Seahorse Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Pete Beach average of 77.
Has Seahorse Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Seahorse Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Seahorse Restaurant 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 Seahorse Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Seahorse Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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