The Seafood Shack
Last inspected: Aug 28, 2024
52
Score
The Seafood Shack appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 28, 2024. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 13 violations each, up from closer to six violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair”, showing up two times.
Restaurants in Cortez average 83, so The Seafood Shack trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
13
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
13 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed solo cup being used to dispense salsa in 2 door reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed peeling ceiling tile in kitchen above food prep table on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on food prep make station at cook line in kitchen. Operator removed drink. **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 speaker on cook line on top of make station. Employee removed speaker. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed missing cove molding in dish area along wall and entrance to kitchen.
36-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tile in back kitchen food prep area in front of walk through to kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed broken lid on dumpster.
33-15-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in walk in cooler in flour bin handle of scoop touching product. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of 2 door reach in cooler next to fryers.
29-49-6
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete in dishwashing and bar area. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed dah machine in bar area draining water on to floor.
29-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket on floor in bar area. Operator removed sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
52
Mar 7, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired: Michael s, Mike O, Kaitlyn H, **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the bar hand wash sink used for dirty dishes. Operator removed dishes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed debris build up the floor beneath a cooler on the left side of the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple broken floor tile in the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in the walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
67
Jun 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
47
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
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
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Seafood Shack last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Seafood Shack on file is from Aug 28, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Seafood Shack?
Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Seafood Shack.
How does The Seafood Shack compare to other restaurants in Cortez?
The Seafood Shack most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Cortez average of 83.
Has The Seafood Shack's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Seafood Shack have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Seafood Shack means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is The Seafood Shack inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Seafood Shack is inspected around three times per year on average.
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