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GARCIA SEAFOOD GRILLE&FISH MKT

398 NW RIVER DR

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 2/17/2025

  • 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. Observed dishwasher bar area Chlorine 00ppm).
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar area. Operator removed during inspection.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in walk-in-cooler.
  • 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 chicken over raw scallops inside walk in cooler. Operator stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at back preparation area no vacuum breaker on hose bib Repeat Violation
  • 16-33-4:Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
  • 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.
  • 01C-02-4:Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic trays blocking hand wash sink near dishwasher machine. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Jose Meleros.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area. Operator provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/21/2024

  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar area. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at back preparation area no vacuum breaker on hose bib. Repeat Violation
  • 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.
  • 01C-02-4:Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Oyster and Fish Ceviche. Repeat Violation
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

Inspection Date: 2/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8615925

  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: **Time Extended**
  • 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: **Time Extended**
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at back preparation area no vacuum breaker on hose bib. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: **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 2024-02-28: **Time Extended**
  • 31A-07-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: **Time Extended**
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 2/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8560546

  • 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean cups stored on dirty rack located at outside bar area. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic containers with cook oil stored directly on floor front counter area. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed 0ppm chlorine at dishwasher machine located Bar area. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at back preparation area no vacuum breaker on hose bib. Repeat Violation 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
  • 01C-02-4:Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Warning
  • 31A-07-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Bar area. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bar area. Observed colander inside hand wash sink.Repeat Violation Repeat Violation Warning
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near dishwasher machine. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 11/28/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8369318

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at upstairs bar area.
  • 24-06-4:Basic - Clean cups stored on dirty rack located at outside bar area.
  • 24-24-4:Basic - Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed cups and utensils store on cart located in outside bar area.
  • 24-26-4:Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed at upstairs bar area pots stored on floor.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at outside bar area, clean dishes stored on counter not inverted or protected.
  • 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed at back bar area utensils not stored inverted after cleaning.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at upstairs bar, water on floor behind bar. Observed in walk in cooler water throughput on floor. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at service counter, 5 containers of oil stored on floor.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at upstairs bar area.
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed in kitchen area, ice scoop stored directly on ice machine.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at back bar area and upstairs bar areano sign.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fans located in outside bar area, with accumulated dust. Observed in kitchen, vents on ice machine with dust build up.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Observed at cook line wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Observed at cook line wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Observed in cook line wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - Observed in walk in cooler, no conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed at kitchen cook line bottle of Gatorade and sports bottle stored in reach in cooler under prep table.
  • 29-07-5:Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed at mop sink faucet is loose.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at cook line, spray bottle containing water not labeled.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at cook line, raw octopus stored over ready to eat cooked pasta.
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed at reach in cooler located at outside bar area,5 flan containers date marked for expiration 11/25. Manager discarded items. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at back preparation area no vacuum breaker on hose bib. Repeat Violation
  • 16-33-4:Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Observed that establishment is using expired test strips that expired 2019.
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation
  • 01C-10-4:Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Observed in walk in cooler container of oysters without tag.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at back storage area, hand wash sink contained boots and other equipment inside sink, making it inaccessible. Advised manager to remove items from sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels available at hand wash sink located in main kitchen entrance. Repeat Violation
  • 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 Manager with forms to fill out. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at coffee station, non food grade brush used.
  • 16-59-1:Intermediate - Observed at upstairs bar area warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Chlorine 0ppm. Manger prime dish machine Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 25ppm)

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Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.2/5)
(3,998 reviews)

Price Level

$$

Opening Hours

Monday:11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday:11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Bar
✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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