Seared 1200 Chophouse
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Seared 1200 Chophouse eight times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 31, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around nine violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for St. Pete Beach restaurants. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.mussels not marked with last day used. Employee determining dates during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
01C-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food no har restraint. Employee put on hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with black mold like debris. Employee cleaned area during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting of glasses in bar area.
24-08-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of salamander oven soiled with burnt on food debris.
22-08-4
74
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside hose bib. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-09: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
86
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside hose bib.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar hand wash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee training expired.
53B-05-5
70
Jun 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
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
35
May 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put pan gloves no hand wash. Educated employee and he washed his hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. No last used date on mussel tags. Employee dating tags. **Corrective Action Taken**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket in hand sink. Employee removed bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in bar area. Employee refilled paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on floor in dry storage area. Employee discarded, cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf in cook line over clean equipment. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working with food hair restraint not effective.
13-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
47
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies in dish machine area of kitchen. Educated manager on flies.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink on bar line. Employee refilled soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns soiled on bar.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink on bar line. Employee placed paper towels at hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of beef on floor of walk in cooler. Employee moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of blodgett oven and south end salimander soiled with burnt on food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee started to cut onions and did not wash them. Educated and employee washed onions to prep them. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-39-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service take out containers on floor in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with black mold like debris.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks not secured in rear area. Employee moved to chained area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in reach in cooler over cut leafy greens in reach in cooler. Employee removed foods. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
45
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Seared 1200 Chophouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Seared 1200 Chophouse on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Seared 1200 Chophouse?
Across the inspection record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Seared 1200 Chophouse.
How does Seared 1200 Chophouse compare to other restaurants in St. Pete Beach?
Seared 1200 Chophouse most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the St. Pete Beach average of 76.
Has Seared 1200 Chophouse's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Seared 1200 Chophouse have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Seared 1200 Chophouse 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 Seared 1200 Chophouse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Seared 1200 Chophouse is inspected around three times per year on average.
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