STAR FISH COMPANY
12306 46th Avenue West
Florida, 34215
Manatee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/7/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dry storage rack in the kitchen soiled.
- 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Torn tin foil used to line a shelf under the grill on the cook line. Employee replaced the foil. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee placed the cloths in a sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Employee bottle of medicine stored on a shelf next to food in the kitchen. Employee removed the medicine. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/7/2025 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 11/26/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/26/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/19/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-05-4:Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Both men's and women's bathrooms are unusable at the time of this inspection. Operator stated that bathrooms are in the process of being repaired. Operation has been allowed to use the bathrooms next door at the fish house owned by same owner. Warning
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed bowl being used to dispense grits in food prep area. Operator removed bowl. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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 beef burgers over fish in 2 door reach-in cooler in new kitchen. Operator moved products and placed them according to cook temperatures. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a water pitcher in handwashing sink. Operator removed pitcher. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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. Observed D. Roggenkamp, J. Peralta, R. Gibbs food handler training expired. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/19/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 4/19/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed multiple carbon dioxide tanks not secured in the storage walk way. Operator secured them with a bungee cord. Corrected On-Site
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee working in the right side kitchen with no hair restraint.
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease buildup under the left side kitchen cook line.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at the prep hand wash sink. Operator placed a sign. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over ready to eat coleslaw in the right side kitchen reach in cooler. Operator moved the fish. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the right side cook line: Cut tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 1 hr. Operator placed ice around them. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the right side kitchen: Fish (96F - Hot Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 30minutes. Operator disposed of the fish of his choice. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee wash hands in a dump sink. Instructed operator on proper washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for their quaternary triple sink.
- 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. Observed expired: Karen S, Ralph G.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/19/2024 revealed 10 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 11/13/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach walk-in freezer in side area of kitchen walk way. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over fryers and Grill hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed in dry storage in main kitchen area a dented can of Chili sauce and crushed tomatoes. Educated Person in charge on dented cans. Person in charge set aside for pick up and return.
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in Walk in cooler in main kitchen area raw oysters with no tag. Educated Person in charge on No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. Person in charge discarded Oysters.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in bar area Seafood Chowder (149F - Reheating). Person in charge stated that it was a reheated food product and was started in the warming unit 8:00am. Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Person in charge voluntarily discarded the Seafood Chowder.
- 03E-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed in bar area Seafood Chowder (149F - Reheating). Person in charge stated that it was a reheated food product and was started in the warming unit 8:00am. Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Person in charge voluntarily discarded the Seafood Chowder.
- 01C-01-4:Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed in Walk in cooler in main kitchen area raw oysters with no tag. Educated Person in charge on No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. Person in charge discarded Oysters.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/13/2023 revealed 8 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/26/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/26/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/26/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach walk-in freezer in side area of kitchen walk way. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over fryers and Grill hood filters soiled with grease. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/26/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).