Northwest Seafood

4110 Nw 16 Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605

Seafood

Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Northwest Seafood appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. Northwest Seafood was last inspected on Feb 9, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average for Gainesville sits at 75, putting Northwest Seafood on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 9, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 26, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Aug 21, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Feb 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Feb 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Aug 26, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle with window cleaner on top of cutting board on reach in cooler, manager moved chemical. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over coleslaw in reach in cooler. Manager moved beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

08A-05-6

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided sign, manager posted. **Corrected On-Site**

51-13-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler door jam.

23-03-4

Feb 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Carton of raw eggs over butter in reach in cooler, operator moved eggs to the bottom. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher inside Handwash sink on cooks line, operator moved pitcher. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 2 oz plagued cup in salsa in reach in cooler on cooks line, operator discarded cup. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Dec 28, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 7, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Mar 31, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

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. Observed no consumer advisory for oysters. Inspector provided consumer advisory

02A-01-4

Sep 6, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license displayed dated 6/1/2022...expired **Admin Complaint**

50-17-2

Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed men's room has out of order sign and is rope off.

32-05-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed in kitchen working containers of food removed from original container with no identification of food product stored in container.

02D-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Northwest Seafood last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Northwest Seafood on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Northwest Seafood?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Northwest Seafood.

How does Northwest Seafood compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Northwest Seafood most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.

Has Northwest Seafood's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Northwest Seafood have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Northwest 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 Northwest Seafood inspected?

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

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