DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

THE STATION

THE STATION located in APALACHICOLA has undergone 6 health department inspections, achieving a 4.2/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

53 MARKET ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10920230

  • 06-09-1: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. Grouper in walk in cooler.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation
  • 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Inspection Date: 5/30/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10709676

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch. Employee removed there watch. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Inspection Date: 10/31/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8784781

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bar area

Inspection Date: 3/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8625552

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

Inspection Date: 1/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8481578

  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground around dumpster.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing out a plastic container inside the employee hand sink on the cook line.

Inspection Date: 8/23/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8383287

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Back prep area ,next to office door.
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
  • 43-08-4:Intermediate - Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Observed man brings a small child through the kitchen area.