Up the Creek Raw Bar

313 Water St, Apalachicola, FL 32320

Seafood

Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Up the Creek Raw Bar nine times, with records going back to 2022. On Apr 2, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

By comparison, the average Apalachicola facility scores 84, putting Up the Creek Raw Bar on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 2, 2026

Complaint Full

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

01C-05-4

Intermediate - Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked oysters not posted/provided in a conspicuous location.

02A-04-5

Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient.

02B-04-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Serving cup inside the diced jalapeño container.

14-01-5

Jan 12, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation with rust inside the oyster reach in cooler.

22-16-4

Jul 31, 2025

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bags of scallops thawing in prep sink not under running water. Employee placed items underneath running water. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Jun 10, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the exterior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Seasoning food removed from original container not identified by common name stored in zip lock bag. Manager put names on the bag of seasoning. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of food tray Kraft paper on the floor. Employee removed the box off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Dec 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Mar 6, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of Clorox clean up spray setting on the ice machine.

41-10-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Wearing Bracelet dangling while engaging in food preparation.

13-07-4

Nov 16, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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. **Repeat Violation**

11-27-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4

Feb 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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11-27-4

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.

06-09-1

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone setting on top of the reach in cooler,on the cook line.

40-06-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observer cooking oil on the dry storage floor.

08B-38-4

Sep 21, 2022

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Up the Creek Raw Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Up the Creek Raw Bar on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Up the Creek Raw Bar?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Up the Creek Raw Bar.

How does Up the Creek Raw Bar compare to other restaurants in Apalachicola?

Up the Creek Raw Bar most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Apalachicola average of 84.

Has Up the Creek Raw Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Up the Creek Raw Bar have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Up the Creek Raw Bar 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 Up the Creek Raw Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Up the Creek Raw Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.

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