The Seawatch Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
33
Score
The Seawatch Restaurant, located at 6002 N Ocean Blvd in Lauderdale-By-The-Se, Florida, underwent a high-risk inspection on February 5, 2026, with a score of 33. This inspection identified four critical, three major, and four minor violations, including issues with employee bathroom enclosure, food storage height, and in-use utensil temperature. Across thirteen inspections, the facility has historically shown mostly medium-risk ratings.
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Inspections
4
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
33
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
78
Jun 27, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
74
May 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
64
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
23
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
67
Dec 2, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
61
Violations — Feb 5, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Employee Bathroom located inside establishment - opening into kitchen - not completely enclosed with self-closing door.
32-04-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in cooler - containers of crab claws and raw fish.
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Grill - water 91F. Operator increased heat **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. 1 upstairs bar soda gun.
29-17-4
High Priority - Dish employee washed hands with no soap. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee properly washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Emoloyee handled soiled dishes and then picked up clean dishes without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Prep area - single door beverage air - Raw fish stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat cheese balls. Walk in cooler #2 - Raw lobster tail stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat prepared vegetables. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Expo - glass door cooler - tub of butter (49F). Per operator item placed in unit approximately 2 hours ago. Item not prepped or portioned today. Operator moved item to walk in to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 2 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.A
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By dish machine. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided form to operator and reviewed.
03F-10-5
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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