BIG RAY'S FISH CAMP
6116 INTERBAY BLVD, Tampa FL 33611 · 813-605-3615
Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 34 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license from 2024
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022052301 | Aug 24, 2022 | Feb 3, 2023 | $800 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared food items not date marked at time of inspection
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Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank in store room not secured at time of inspection
Feb 4, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license from 2024
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over prepared onion rings and green onions in reach in cooler in back prep room at time of inspection.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Pedro Avila
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared food stored in reach in coolers not labeled at time of inspection.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank stored unsecured in back store room at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle on prep table on cooks main line at time of inspectionnn
Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil stored on store room floor at time of inspection.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of paper towel rolls stored on ground in back store room at time of inspection.
Sep 24, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards in kitchen stained at time of inspection.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. -Observed two tanks not secured in back storage room -Observed tank unsecured under soda fountain in dining room
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on main cooks line grooved at time of inspection.
Jul 24, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over bulk bagged sauce in silver refrigerator in back store room at time of inspection
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards in kitchen stained at time of inspection.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. -Observed two tanks not secured in back storage room -Observed tank unsecured under soda fountain in dining room
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on main cooks line grooved at time of inspection.
Mar 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - some cutting boards stained at time of inspectionnn
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in disrepair in room with ice machine at time of inspection n
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed white cutting board stored on floor next to breading station at time of inspection n
Food stored on floor. Observed liquid fry oil stored on floor in back store room at time of inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in three door reach in freezer at time of inspection.
Jan 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - Pedro Avila 11/04/2019
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - some cutting boards stained at time of inspectionnn
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed two carbon dioxide tanks stored in back room not secured at time of inspection
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in disrepair in room with ice machine at time of inspection n
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed white cutting board stored on floor next to breading station at time of inspection n
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone charging on prep table next to sliced and cutting board at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed liquid fry oil stored on floor in back store room at time of inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in three door reach in freezer at time of inspection.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee opened water bottle stored in reach in cooler at time of inspection
Aug 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical cleaners stored next to vinegar on shelves in kitchen during inspection
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.
Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured. Observed new unsecured Co2 tank in back storage room.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed white cutting board stored on floor on cooks line during inspection
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottle drink on prep table in back prep room.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn reach in cooler gaskets on lift top reach in cooler on cooks line across from grill during inspection
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled with food debris, togo supplies around equipment in kitchen during inspection
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in triple door stand up reach in cooler in kitchen at time of inspection
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in coolers in prep room and cooks line at time of inspection
Mar 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook with gloves on working with raw fish, removed gloves and put on new gloves to set plates and sell food
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed ground beef in same container as hotdogs in refrigerator in dry storage.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed liquid egg product stored over hotdogs in refrigerator in dry storage
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Cutting boards stained in kitchen
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink in kitchen next to stand up cooler
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed unsecured tanks in dry storage and under soda machine in dining room.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cutting board stored on floor in kitchen during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink in togo cup on prep table next to triple sink
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface observed rust pitting inside ice machine.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Microwave next to triple sink
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed floor drain in ice machine room slowly draining during inspection
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen fish in sink filled with water and no flowing water. Operator placed fish in container then turned water on to thaw fish
Dec 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef stored over slaw/pre made Cuban sandwiches in reach in cooler in kitchen. Employee moved during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards stained in kitchen. -Slicer in prep area has dried food debris on it
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in interior of ice machine during inspection
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in coolers in kitchen and prep room.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observe tank not secured under drink dispenser in dining area
Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in back room by ice machine
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cutting board stored on floor on cooks line by breading station.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floors in kitchen. -Floor soiled around ice machine and around broiler and fryers.
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on floor during inspection
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at hand wash sink in kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in cooler shelves/interiors
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.