FISH COMPANY
725 ATLANTIC BLVD STE 12, Atlantic Beach FL 32233 · 904-246-0123
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
SEP 24
JAN 25
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FEB 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 flying insect in service area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 13, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk in cooler Crab meat (44F-46F - Cold Holding); Raw chicken (44F-46F - Cold Holding); Cut cabbage (46F - Cold Holding); Butter milk (46F - Cold Holding); Heavy cream (46F - Cold Holding); Half /Half (46F - Cold Holding); Milk (46F - Cold Holding); Block soft cheese (46F - Cold Holding); Butter (46F - Cold Holding); Butter blend (46F - Cold Holding); Shredded white cheese (46F - Cold Holding); Shredded Asiago cheese (46F - Cold Holding); Shredded queso cheese (46F - Cold Holding); Blue cheese crumbles (46F - Cold Holding); Crab meat (46F - Cold Holding); Raw chicken breasts (45F-46F - Cold Holding); Raw salmon (45F-46F - Cold Holding); House made Crab cake mix (45F-46F - Cold Holding); Raw bacon (46F - Cold Holding); Raw Calamari (46F - Cold Holding); Raw lobster (46F - Cold Holding); Raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); Andouille sausage (46F - Cold Holding). Cooler had an ambient temperature of 45F at beginning of inspection. See stop sale Manager stated the cooler froze up and he adjusted temperature at 10:30 am. Cooler came down to 43F ambient temperature during inspection. Manager stated that all product had been in cooler since previous day.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler Crab meat (44F-46F - Cold Holding); Raw chicken (44F-46F - Cold Holding); Cut cabbage (46F - Cold Holding); Butter milk (46F - Cold Holding); Heavy cream (46F - Cold Holding); Half /Half (46F - Cold Holding); Milk (46F - Cold Holding); Block soft cheese (46F - Cold Holding); Butter (46F - Cold Holding); Butter blend (46F - Cold Holding); Shredded white cheese (46F - Cold Holding); Shredded Asiago cheese (46F - Cold Holding); Shredded queso cheese (46F - Cold Holding); Blue cheese crumbles (46F - Cold Holding); Crab meat (46F - Cold Holding); Raw chicken breasts (45F-46F - Cold Holding); Raw salmon (45F-46F - Cold Holding); House made Crab cake mix (45F-46F - Cold Holding); Raw bacon (46F - Cold Holding); Raw Calamari (46F - Cold Holding); Raw lobster (46F - Cold Holding); Raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); Andouille sausage (46F - Cold Holding). Cooler had an ambient temperature of 45F at beginning of inspection. See stop sale Manager stated the cooler froze up and he adjusted temperature at 10:30 am. Cooler came down to 43F ambient temperature during inspection. Manager stated that all product had been in cooler since previous day. Observed in reach in cooler on cook line Clams (44F-46F - Cold Holding).see stop sale Manager stated clams were in cooler from previous day.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in steam well Cooked beans (110F - Hot Holding). Manager removed and placed on stove to reheat.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle containing sanitizer stored next to coffee maker. Manager removed and stored properly.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed 1 oyster tag without last date served.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit near entrance of kitchen.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed lids in soiled with food debris in large container. Manager had container removed to clean during inspection.
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. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Cobia bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table. Employee removed and stored properly.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean pans on dry rack wet nesting on rack. Manager will remove and placed back in ware washing area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler at 45F ambient temperature during start of inspection. Manager adjusted due to freezing up. Walk in cooler did go down to 43F. Manager has maintenance coming in to check walk in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed in use tongs touching garbage can located in oyster prep area. Manager removed and placed in ware washing.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled with mold like substance.
Feb 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed shrimp dip in stand alone coolers near bar area dated 2-3-2026. See stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holder in bar area soiled with mold like substance. Observed mold like substance around nozzles at soda station.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance near ice chute of unit.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks near water served to customers. Manager removed and stored properly.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard.
Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in cooler bucket of Pickles stored on floor. Manager removed and stored properly.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shuckers stored in water at 69F. Manager removed shuckers from the water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters over grill area soiled with grease.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored near coffee machine. Manager removed and stored properly.
Aug 25, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 flying insect in service area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in drink cooler Blue cheese stuffed olives (45F - Cold Holding). Employee stated she had them out for inventory. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 40F.
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. See stop sale. Observed hush puppy mix held on time control without time mark. Employee placed time mark on hush puppy mix placed on line at 11:30.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed threaded hose Bibb on hot water tank without back flow device. Manager placed a back flow device on threaded hose Bibb.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun. Holders in bar area soiled. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 1 employee expired 8-21-2025.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing sanitizer solution without label. Manager placed label on spray bottle.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit near entrance of kitchen.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door gasket torn. Observed reach in cooler door gasket on cook line torn.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at back door near walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed concrete floor in walk in cooler unsealed.
Jan 6, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Chemical dish machine at 0ppm. Manager place chemical tube and prime machine. Second test Chemical dish machine at 100ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in bar area Blue cheese stuffed olives (44F-50F - Cold Holding). Manager stated blue cheese olives were out this morning for an inventory count. Employee placed blue cheese olives in reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun soiled in bar area. Manager had employee start cleaning during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at employee hand sink on cook line. Manager provided paper towels for hand sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed both ice machines soiled behind splash guards. Manager had someone start cleaning during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on table over can foods. Manager removed and stored properly.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair located near walk in cooler entrance.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed concrete floor in walk in cooler unsealed.
Sep 5, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed business license expired 6-1-2024.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed blue cheese stuffed olives in bar area at 44F. Manager stated employee recently had olives out.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holder soiled in bar area. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 1 employee expired 1-27-2024.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing sanitizer without label. Manager paced label on spray bottle.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold-like substance inside ice chute.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair located near 3 compartment sink. Observed ceiling air vents dusty on cook line.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed concrete floor in walk in cooler unsealed.
Apr 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled at the top of unit around ice chute.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans on clean drying rack not properly air dried. Manager removed and had pans washed and dried properly.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair located near 3 compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed walk in cooler floor unsealed.
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the main ice machine, and the ice machine close to bar area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed flip top cooler cutting boards deeply grooved no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Manager removed and stored properly.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on cook line of coolers.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Manager removed dishes and had employee remove stickers.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed walk in cooler concrete floor unsealed.
Oct 19, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Key lime pie with dairy topping 45°. Placed in cooler in kitchen few hours ago. Moved by manager to walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese sauce 122°. Gravy 125°. Beans 127° in steam well. Placed about 30 mins ago. Person In Charge reheated items to 170-175°.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in walk in freezer.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk in cooler floors not smooth and easily cleanable. ( unsealed concrete)
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