FISH SHACK
2460 N FEDERAL HWY, Lighthouse Point FL 33064 · 9545864105
Last inspected Feb 4, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
MAY 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
OCT 25
FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature, raw commutated beef over raw lobster. Operator moved.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Operator provided new and sealed package of test strips to test quaternary sanitizer used in sanitizer buckets in kitchen.
Clam and oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Clam and oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured next to walk in cooler.
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Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed opened can of Celsius and styrofoam cup, personal employee beverages, stored next to plates for public at cleaned utensil rack in kitchen.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting, observed on nested clear and metal food containers on cleaned utensil storage rack in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters at cookline in kitchen. 2. Door gaskets at two door reach in freezer in warewash area.
Old labels stuck to food containers and lids stored on cleaned utensil rack in warewash area, after cleaning.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on cutting boards at cookline in kitchen.
Oct 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters over grill in kitchen.
Feb 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Spray bottle containing purple toxic substance not labeled under women's bathroom sink. Operator labeled "fabuloso ".
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
May 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Bottom shelf of food prep table opposite two door reach in cooler near cook line observed with rust that has pitted the surface, large hole.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured, at the front counter.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee personal beverage stored on microwave next to container of sauce. Operator removed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food in the kitchen wearing a bracelet.
Feb 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touched clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee pull pants up then handle clean utensils and plate shrimp off the grill for customer. Reviewed handwashing procedures with operator. Employee washed hands and changed gloves.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb at mop sink in storage area.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator Time as a Public Health form. Operator completed during inspection.
Spray bottle containing blue toxic substance not labeled at the cookline in the kitchen. Operator labeled glass cleaner.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Employee drinking at the cookline in the kitchen. Operator discarded drink.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees observed preparing food wearing watch and bracelet.
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gasket on chest freezer by fryers in kitchen.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on cutting board and food prep table opposite cookline in kitchen. Operator discarded.
Sep 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature, raw commutated beef over raw lobster. Operator moved.
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.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container, in Cole slaw, removed.
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.