FISH TALES SPORTS BAR AND GRILL
4522 S SUNCOAST BLVD, HOMOSASSA 34446
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 10/17/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind prep area near ice machine Under shelves in dry storage Under shelves in walk in cooler Behind cook line equipment Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: **Time Extended**
- 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In salad prep unit Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Multiple paper towel dispensers in establishment not operating, cooks line, behind bar. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Person in Charge could not provide proof of training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/17/2023 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/24/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. On door seal Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind prep area near ice machine Under shelves in dry storage Under shelves in walk in cooler Behind cook line equipment Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: **Time Extended**
- 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In salad prep unit Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Multiple paper towel dispensers in establishment not operating, cooks line, behind bar. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Person in Charge could not provide proof of training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/24/2023 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/17/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
5
Basic
5
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. On door seal Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-17: **Time Extended**
- 06-09-1:Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. Multiple rop fish portions in walk in cooler not open before thawing. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-17: **Time Extended**
- 16-55-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Sanitizer hooked up to dish machine is empty. No other bucket of sanitizer available Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-17: Machine has new sanitizer hooked up, still not properly sanitizing **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind prep area near ice machine Under shelves in dry storage Under shelves in walk in cooler Behind cook line equipment Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-17: **Time Extended**
- 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In salad prep unit Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-17: **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-17: **Time Extended**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge could not provide proof of CFM Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-17: **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Multiple paper towel dispensers in establishment not operating, cooks line, behind bar. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-17: **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Person in Charge could not provide proof of training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-17: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-17: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/17/2023 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 5 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/15/2023
High Priority
5
Intermediate
7
Basic
8
Total
20
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. On door seal 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. Multiple rop fish portions in walk in cooler not open before thawing. Repeat Violation Warning
- 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Sanitizer hooked up to dish machine is empty. No other bucket of sanitizer available Warning
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Multiple personal food items in walk-in cooler with/above food for service. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drinks on counter and on shelf in reach in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind prep area near ice machine Under shelves in dry storage Under shelves in walk in cooler Behind cook line equipment Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple items on floor in walk in cooler and freezer. Repeat Violation Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In salad prep unit Warning
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee vitamins on counter in second area near coffee machine. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cut raw beef portions stored above Ready to eat items in walk in cooler. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Repeat Violation Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in walk in cooler: Shrimp ceviche 57F, Diced ham 57F, Diced turkey 57F, Cooked pasta 56F, Seafood chowder 51F, Clam Chowder 50F, Whipped cream 50F, Ranch 49F, Cut beef 52F, Butter pats 51F, Cheesecake 50F, Onion soup 52F, Clams 54F, Tilapia 52F, Shucked oysters 54F, Tuna 56F, Lobster meat 52F, Mahi 52F, Grouper 50F, Salmon 51F, Mussels 54F, Shrimp 53F, Haddock 50F, Ground beef 49F, Beef 51F Items in salad prep cooler Ranch 54F, Blue chz 53F, Potato salad 54F, Coleslaw 55F, Cut tomatoes 52F, Shredded cheddar 53F, Cut lettuce 62F Operator has no temperature log, does not know when temperatures were last checked. Operator states all items have been in walk in cooler and prep cooler over night, none have been prepped today. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Surface sanitizer spray in service window near clean dishes and cut lemons. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled with food residue Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge could not provide proof of CFM Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Multiple paper towel dispensers in establishment not operating, cooks line, behind bar. Repeat Violation 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. Person in Charge could not provide proof of training. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Repeat Violation Warning
- 16-43-4:Intermediate - Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use. Bartender stated she tested the quaternary sanitizer at the three compartment sink, the test strips she showed that she used are for chlorine. Educated employee on proper test strip and usage. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/15/2023 revealed 20 total violations (5 high priority, 7 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 7/18/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In kitchen behind/under all equipment soiled Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: **Time Extended**
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: **Time Extended**
- 01C-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/18/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 7/17/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
6
Basic
7
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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. Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired February 2023 Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee radio and cup on shelf above clean plates. Operator removed Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In kitchen behind/under all equipment soiled Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Below prep tables soiled Storage racks soiled Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On cooks line cooler interior soiled Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Entire cooler on cooks line not operating properly. Item from entire cooler on cooks line ranged from 50F-70F. Operator states items have been in cooler since the previous day, no temperature log or temperature checking had been done either day. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Swiss cheese (62F - Cold Holding); Provolone Cheese (64F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (66F - Cold Holding); American Cheese (62F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (64F - Cold Holding); cut iceberg lettuce (59F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (58F - Cold Holding); sour cream (56F - Cold Holding); Sliced Ham (55F - Cold Holding); Lobster Bisque (60F - Cold Holding); Shrimp Ceviche (59F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella Cheeae (53F - Cold Holding); Turkey (55F - Cold Holding); Heavy Cream (58F - Cold Holding); Half and Half (57F - Cold Holding) Item from entire cooler on cooks line ranged from 50F-70F. Operator states items have been in cooler since the previous day, no temperature log or temperature checking had been done either day. Repeat Violation Warning
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Warning
- 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. Provided operator with DBPR HR Forms 5030-103 and 5030-104 **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 01C-02-4:Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soda nozzle and holster behind bar Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In men's room. Operator replaced Corrected On-Site Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with DBPR HR Forms 5030-103 and 5030-104 **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/17/2023 revealed 15 total violations (2 high priority, 6 intermediate, 7 basic).