THE SEAWATCH RESTAURANT
6002 N OCEAN BLVD, LAUDERDALE-BY-THE-SE, FL 33308
License #1607618
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Solid Health Score
How is this score calculated? →THE SEAWATCH RESTAURANT in LAUDERDALE-BY-THE-SE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 85.6 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 5, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 16 total violations — 4 critical, 3 major, 9 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on February 5, 2026 shows 11 observation rows: 4 critical, 3 major, and 4 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Grill - water 91F. Operator increased heat
- [12A-20-4] Dish employee washed hands with no soap. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee properly washed hands.
- [29-17-4] Waste line missing at soda gun holster. 1 upstairs bar soda gun.
- [31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. By dish machine. Operator replaced.
- [32-04-4] Employee Bathroom located inside establishment - opening into kitchen - not completely enclosed with self-closing door.
- [08B-47-4] Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in cooler - containers of crab claws and raw fish.
- [08A-05-6] 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.
- [03A-02-5] 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.
- [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
- [12A-02-4] Emoloyee handled soiled dishes and then picked up clean dishes without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands.
- [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.
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THE SEAWATCH RESTAURANT looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?
Solid overall, with enough history that people may still weigh the details differently.
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