THE SEAWATCH RESTAURANT

Name: THE SEAWATCH RESTAURANT
Address: 6002 N OCEAN BLVD, Lauderdale-By-The-Se, FL, 33308, US

6002 N OCEAN BLVD, Lauderdale-By-The-Se, FL, 33308

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Most recent inspection

Date: February 5, 2026
Type: Routine - Food
Result: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Risk category: Not reported
Cited findings: 11
Jurisdiction: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL

Violations (11)

03A-02-5Critical
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.
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**
High Priority
12A-20-4CriticalCorrected on site
Dish employee washed hands with no soap. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee properly washed hands.
High Priority - Dish employee washed hands with no soap. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee properly washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
12A-02-4CriticalCorrected on site
Emoloyee handled soiled dishes and then picked up clean dishes without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands.
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**
High Priority
08A-05-6CriticalCorrected on site
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.
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**
High Priority
11-26-1
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
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
Intermediate
31B-03-4Corrected on site
No soap provided at handwash sink. By dish machine. Operator replaced.
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By dish machine. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
32-04-4
Employee Bathroom located inside establishment - opening into kitchen - not completely enclosed with self-closing door.
Basic - Employee Bathroom located inside establishment - opening into kitchen - not completely enclosed with self-closing door.
Basic
03F-10-5
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.
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.
Intermediate
08B-47-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in cooler - containers of crab claws and raw fish.
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in cooler - containers of crab claws and raw fish.
Basic
10-07-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Grill - water 91F. Operator increased heat
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Grill - water 91F. Operator increased heat **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic
29-17-4
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. 1 upstairs bar soda gun.
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. 1 upstairs bar soda gun.
Basic

Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.