The Wharf Casual Seafood
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
86
Score
Across the available record, The Wharf Casual Seafood has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 14, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about four violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food”, showing up three times.
The city-wide average is 88, putting The Wharf Casual Seafood squarely in typical territory. The record reflects steady performance over time.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray cleaner stored above single serve items.
41-10-4
86
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes 48F, Lettuce 48F, at 4:00pm Operator put items on ice. Rechecked at 4:45pm Sliced tomatoes 43F, Lettuce 43F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed Soda nozzles with mold- like substance in waitress area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls without a handles in the sugar and bread batter containers.
14-01-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed leaking pipe underneath prep sink next to cook line.
29-08-4
64
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
82
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
74
Sep 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Repeat Violation**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing Sani bucket.
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
70
Mar 31, 2023
Complaint Full
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
02A-01-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Operator printed procedure and filed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen with bleach spray and oven cleaner in it. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed tags with no dates on them.
01C-03-4
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 tuna with ROP packaging without hole in package or removed from package.
06-09-1
64
Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice at 116° less than 4 hours per operator. Lid put on cooker. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Shellstock has no tag.
01B-39-5
Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell oysters. See stop sale. 2 cases.
01C-01-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup in pico.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone.
40-06-5
58
Jul 15, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Repeat Violation**
22-49-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Grits at 111°, less than 4 hours per operator , put in oven to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Bruce.
53A-03-7
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In pico.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys in prep area.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of bacon in walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Wharf Casual Seafood last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Wharf Casual Seafood on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Wharf Casual Seafood?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Wharf Casual Seafood.
How does The Wharf Casual Seafood compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
The Wharf Casual Seafood most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tallahassee average of 88.
Has The Wharf Casual Seafood's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Wharf Casual Seafood have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Wharf Casual Seafood 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 The Wharf Casual Seafood inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Wharf Casual Seafood is inspected around three times per year on average.
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