SHARK'S FISH HOUSE

SHARK'S FISH HOUSE maintains a 3.6/5 food safety rating based on 7 health department inspections in NORTH PORT. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 7 reports on file

14595 TAMIAMI TRL

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/13/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13645623

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 16-23-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: **Time Extended**
  • 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. The operator properly stored the wet mop. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: **Time Extended**

3/5/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13490345

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 2 int, 3 basic

  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. The operator properly stored the wet mop. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 the chlorine sanitizer solution at 0ppm. Warning
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed a non-food grade paper towel used to cover lemons in the walk in cooler.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce 51F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator emptied half of the contents and stored in the lower portion of the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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. Warning
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink. Corrected On-Site

8/12/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10913416

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 basic

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on reach in cooler where yellow rice is stored, gasket with food debris on it. Observed operator cleaning gasket. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching pockets on pants with gloves on, while waiting on fryer. Employee had to be told to wash hands and change gloves.

5/9/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10734681

Met Inspection Standards

4 basic

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles on make line soiled with food debris on back side of handles.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on make line torn.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on make line soiled with food debris.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not in a protective container. Observed operator correcting, and putting coffee filters in protective container. Corrected On-Site

12/3/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8719382

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 3 basic

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed back side of handles on reach ins in kitchen with food debris. Observed employee starting to clean **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers put away clean,stacked on top of each other wet nesting on dry storage shelf. Observed employee separate, re wash and put to air dry correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at reach in cooler on line gaskets with food debris. Observed Chef cleaning gaskets. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris on can opener blade in holster. Observed operator wash can opener. Corrected On-Site

3/13/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8516021

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed some black mold like substance on sheild. Observed operator cleaning and sanitizing.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris on inside top of microwave. Observed employee cleaning and sanitizing inside top
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with food debris on it. Observed cook cleaning and sanitizing can opener Corrected On-Site

10/3/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8341194

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 3 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior or outside of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on outside of ice machine. Observed Kitchen manager washing outside and sanitizing out side of Ice machine. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn. Repeat Violation
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food splatter in microwave oven. Observed Kitchen manager cleaning microwave oven. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple gaskets with black mold like substance. Observed Kitchen manager cleaning gaskets through out kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation