FISH BOWL
2882 US ALT 19 N, Palm Harbor FL 34683 · 727-953-3713
Last inspected Apr 20, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cream cheese49F cold hold. See stop sale.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 22 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate14 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Measured at 0ppm. Operator remade to 200ppm.
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands for three seconds. Discussed with operator proper hand wash technique.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over imitation Krab, and next to salsa and cooked fish. Operator disposed of fish.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. 1.5lbs Seared tuna thawed in bag. 18oz seared salmon thawed in bag. 12oz Ahi tuna thawed in bag. Directions for each item stated to remove from packaging before thawing.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. All purpose cleaner and eco lab cleaner stored on soda boxes. Operator moved chemicals. Operator moved chemicals.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in kitchen soiled. Interior of nozzles on soda machine soiled with debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used as storage for brushes and sponges near office in kitchen. Operator removed sponges and brushes.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Masago is fish roe and is not identified. Ultimate poke sushi bowl contains ahi tuna which is raw. Stuffed avocado bowl contains spicy tuna which is raw Skinny keto sushi bowl contains ahi tuna which is raw. Seared tuna appetizer
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice chute has accumulation of mold like substance.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowls used as scoops inside spice containers in kitchen. Operator removed bowls.
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. 1.5lbs Seared tuna thawed in bag. 18oz seared salmon thawed in bag. 12oz Ahi tuna thawed in bag. Directions for each item stated to remove from packaging before thawing.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board grooved in kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee chargers and folder stored on top of soda boxes. Operator moved items.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting containers under coffee machine in kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwaves in kitchen soiled with debris,
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign in men's restroom.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers under sink near air fryers.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage in cooler stored above onions and noodles. Operator moved beverage.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of lidded bowls stored on floor of kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Cooked fish and Salsa uncovered in walk in cooler. Employee covered food items.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves of walk in cooler rusted.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of oil and sauce unlabeled in kitchen.
Jul 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizer bucket and 3 compartment sink 0ppm quaternary. Sanitizer bucket was empty. Operator corrected both to 200ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna above ready to eat cheese and butter. Operator relocated.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Tuna fully thawed in package that states to be removed from package before thawing.
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. Tuna fully thawed in package that states to be removed from package before thawing. See stop sale.
Food stored on floor. Containers of rice on the door in the freezer. Operator relocated.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of food debris. 4 microwaves in the kitchen.
Feb 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Seared tuna, seared salmon, tuna filet and diced tuna not removed from reduced oxygen packaging that states to remove from package before thawing.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. plain cheesecake (45F - Cold Holding) in display cooler at the register. Operator relocated to freezer for rapid chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Brown and white rice with no time stamp. Operator added time stamp.
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. Seared tuna, seared salmon, tuna filet and diced tuna not removed from reduced oxygen packaging that states to remove from package before thawing. Some of the diced tuna was still frozen, so the operator cut holes in package or placed package into the freezer. See stop sale.
Nov 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kimchi 44F cold hold. There was an air gap next to the pan in prep table. Operator closed gap
Apr 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. ROP Tuna thawed in sealed ROP package. Discussed the need to reduce oxygen to ROP packaging before thawing.
Jan 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator used phone and went back to serving food at front counter no hand wash. Discussed proper hand washing.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cream cheese49F cold hold. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream cheese 49F cold hold. Pan stacked to high. Cream cheese was in unit over night. See stop dale
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer stored over canned beverages, discussed the need to store chemicals away from food and single service items. Spray sanitizer stored on rack holding bag in box juice concentrate. Spray cleaner on wire shelf holding food. Operator moved chemicals away from food and clean equipment.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. Only 3 employees have received training but were expired. No training for additional employees..To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator filled out written plan during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine as well as ice chute at self service soda fountain
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. ROP Tuna thawed in sealed ROP package. Discussed the need to reduce oxygen to ROP packaging before thawing.
Equipment in poor repair. Food container melted in poor repair
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles touching boba pearls and boba mix. Discussed the need to store all handles above food.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed oranges stored above cooked pork and tuna for sushi
Jul 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Operator was able to determine the time that the rice was placed on time and time marked accordingly
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Intensional handle touching brown rice.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Metal pan containing food removed from its original container not labeled with its common name.
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