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Wharf Casual Seafood

3439 Bannerman Road, Tallahassee, FL 32312
Seafood
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Wharf Casual Seafood has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 12, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

“Dishmachine not sanitizing” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Tallahassee restaurants, the typical score is 88; Wharf Casual Seafood is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 7, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 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. **Warning**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink next to cook line had used dish rag in sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed near the reach- in Freezer.
31B-03-4
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. Provided advisory. **Corrected On-Site**
02A-01-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed underneath the handwashing sink by cook line.
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup on shelving next to cook line.
23-03-4
58
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
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
78
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Oysters 50°, crab 48°, less than 4 hours per operator, Iced during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
74
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hush puppy batter at 59°.
03A-02-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By dishwasher. Water removed. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Drain cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-19-4
74
Dec 22, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wharf Casual Seafood last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wharf Casual Seafood on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wharf Casual Seafood?

Across the inspection record, “dishmachine not sanitizing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wharf Casual Seafood.

How does Wharf Casual Seafood compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Wharf Casual Seafood most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tallahassee average of 88.

Has Wharf Casual Seafood's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at 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 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 Wharf Casual Seafood inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wharf Casual Seafood is inspected around three times per year on average.

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