DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

RACKS FISH HOUSE & OYSTER BAR

5 SE 2 AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/30/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10829096

  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....crab meat 47F , tomato jam 45F, cut lettuce 47F , green mix 47F in reach in drawer at sushi station , crab meat 50F in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen, food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food..... raw mahi mahi 49F, raw calamari 50F , crab fritters 49F in reach in drawer across from the fryer at kitchen, food not portion or prepped today food being held less than 4 hours , employee covered food with ice . **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: Swiss cheese 52F, coleslaw 50F , crab meat 47F in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen. Food not prepped or portion today, food being held less than 4 hours. Manager discarded food voluntarily. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 4/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8898036

  • 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored...ice buckets stored on the floor at front of the ice machine by the exit door . Employee removed . Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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..... tuna thawing in reduce oxygen packaging at reach in cooler. Label states to remove before thawing. Employee discarded food. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation....avocado with sticker in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen . Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered ...soup at walk in cooler. Employee covered Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found... approximately 5 small flying insects in dishwashing area , flying around and landing garbage can . Repeat Violation Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....crab meat 47F , tomato jam 45F, cut lettuce 47F , green mix 47F in reach in drawer at sushi station , crab meat 50F in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen, food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than 4 hours . Repeat Violation Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....crab meat 47F , tomato jam 45F, cut lettuce 47F , green mix 47F in reach in drawer at sushi station , crab meat 50F in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen, food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food..... raw mahi mahi 49F, raw calamari 50F , crab fritters 49F in reach in drawer across from the fryer at kitchen, food not portion or prepped today food being held less than 4 hours , employee covered food with ice . **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at sushi station . Employee provided. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled...soap and water spray bottles . Employee labeled . Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 9/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8897798

  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/.. Leonardo Leon issue date 9/12/19 servsafe . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: **Time Extended**
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine... not provided any kind of tools or device. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: Not provided **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8748096

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
  • 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored...ice scoop stored directly top of the ice machine. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 10-18-5:Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses...knives at kitchen. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust...heavy grease buildup in tag storage bags. Warning
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at raw bar. Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area....approximately 15 small flying insects in dishwashing area. Manager spraying on them and eliminated. **Corrective Action Taken** Admin Complaint
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw fish above cooked carrots in reach in drawer at kitchen. Employee properly stored. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...raw shrimp 46-49F,lobster meat 47F, cod 45F, French fries 48F, in reach in drawer across from fryer at kitchen.. crab meat 49F, cut lettuce 51F, mushrooms 50F, lobster 48F, tomato jam 48F in reach in drawer at raw bar station . Food not prepped or portion today , food being held less than 4 hours . Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...raw shrimp 46-49F,lobster meat 47F, cod 45F, French fries 48F, in reach in drawer across from fryer at kitchen.. crab meat 49F, cut lettuce 51F, mushrooms 50F, lobster 48F, tomato jam 48F in reach in drawer at raw bar station . Food not prepped or portion today , food being held less than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food.....cheese sauce 45F, cheese 46F, butter 46F, beef 45F , sauce 45F in walk in cooler . Manager stated door was opened long time about 45 minutes and door was not closed properly. Employee closed door tightly . **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment...all shell fish. Warning
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. All shell fish food . Warning
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/.. Leonardo Leon issue date 9/12/19 servsafe . Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked by garbage can at kitchen. Employee removed . Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored a strainer in handwashing sink at bar. Manager removed. Warning
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine... not provided any kind of tools or device. Warning

Inspection Date: 2/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8494535

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 11/6/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8494169

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/7/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8364288

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw pork chops under ground beef on speed rack in walk in cooler. Cook reversed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 02B-04-5:Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. All raw sushi rolls on sushi menu. Warning
  • 01C-10-4:Intermediate - Oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Oysters in walk in cooler. Warning