J.C. SEAFOOD HOUSE

With 5 inspections documented, J.C. SEAFOOD HOUSE maintains a 3.5/5 food safety rating in MARY ESTHER. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

321 MARY ESTHER BLVD, MARY ESTHER 32569

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10837627

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10962444

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin: left side of main ice machine chute dirty with a mold/mildew-like substance . Ice bin at the wait station dirty in the back dirty with a mold/mildew-like substance.
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served: observed none of the oyster tags, going all the way back to May, have been dated with the date the last oyster was sold. Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: observed soda gun behind the bar dirty. Bartender cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 01C-01-4:Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters: observed bowl of shucked oysters in walk-in cooler did not have the tag with it. Manager was able to locate the tag. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 5/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10711560

  • 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • 53B-01-5: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
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items inside walk in cooler.

Inspection Date: 1/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10711354

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 11/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8742761

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups wet nesting at server station on expo line.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of food on floor in dry storage area. Operator placed on shelf during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk-in freezer
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between cold-holding unit and prep table on cook line. Operator removed knife during inspection Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shell eggs in walk-in cooler.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pre-cooked corn at 80F for 45 minutes. Operator placed corn back in walk-in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Unable to determine chronological order due to no tags being marked.
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. No oyster tags marked with date.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by makeshift shelf and toaster. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No proof of certified food manager for establishment. Warning
  • 53B-01-5: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. No proof of any training Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink beside dish area. Operator replaced during inspection. Corrected On-Site