BIG WATER FISH MARKET
6639 Midnight Pass Road
Florida, 34242
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/14/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink next to mop sink. Corrected on site during inspection. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: Observed no soap at hand sink over mop sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Time Extended**
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: Observed no employee training. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/14/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 3/10/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed soufflé cup in tartar sauce and paprika. Observed deli container in panko crumbs. Chef removed all. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed drink in top of reach in cooler. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink by mop sink. Chef provided towels. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink next to mop sink. Corrected on site during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/10/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/20/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.Cove molding missing outside of employee bathroom and behind clean equipment rack across from triple sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: **Time Extended**
- 33-19-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.Observed trash on shared dumpster pad and behind dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall.Observed hole approximately 10"x 4" on lower wall outside of employee bathroom and behind clean equipment rack across from triple sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/20/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/19/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.Cove molding missing outside of employee bathroom and behind clean equipment rack across from triple sink. Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises.Observed 2 dead roaches on counter under preparation table in front center of cook line. Manager removed and cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.Observed trash on shared dumpster pad and behind dumpster. Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall.Observed hole approximately 10"x 4" on lower wall outside of employee bathroom and behind clean equipment rack across from triple sink Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Observed 3 pair tongs on oven door handles. Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.Observed standing water on bottom of 2 door reach in cooler at end of cook line. Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed 2 packages of tuna defrosting in hand washing sink at end of cook line. Employee removed to refrigerator. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches on bottom shelf of center preparation table in front of expo line. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding Hushpuppy mix 80F, Shrimp 48F at reach in cooler end of cook line towards front. Employee discarded mix and iced shrimp. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed debris on can opener blade. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed 2 packages of tuna defrosting in hand washing sink at end of cook line. Employee removed to refrigerator. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Observed at retail counter in front. Employee added towels. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/19/2024 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 3/26/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing.Observed 3 ceiling tiles missing above walkin cooler .
- 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. Observed triple tail defrosted and not cut or removed from packaging.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
- 22-53-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized.Observed triple sink quaternary at 0 ppm. Employee corrected to 300ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-15-4:Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties.Observed triple sink with soap in the sanitizer compartment. Dishwasher corrected sink to 300 ppm quaternary without soap. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/26/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 11/3/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Observed CO 2 tanks not secured. Spoke with manager regarding requirements.
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises.Observed 1 dead roach on floor next to reachin cooler in kitchen at entrance from front counter. Manager removed and cleaned and sanitized area.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.Observed employees hat, clothes stored in dry storage area. Corrected On-Site
- 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 ice scoop handle in ice at front wait station. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at hand wash sink above mop sink.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket in hand wash sink above mop sink. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.Observed no soap at hand wash sink above mop sink. Manager added soap. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/3/2023 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/18/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on first Reachin Cooler on cook line with cut marks. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: Observed cut marks on Reachin Cooler on cooks line. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: **Time Extended**
- 38-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed no working light in Walkin Cooler at time of inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: Observed no light working in Walkin Cooler . **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 no vacuum breaker on hose in back of building. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: **Time Extended**
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed tags not dated. Educated manager and cooks. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: Observed tags not dated. **Time Extended**
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.Observed all employee training expired. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: Observed no employee training certificates. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/18/2023 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).