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FISHERMAN'S CORNER RESTAURANT

13486 PERDIDO KEY DR, Pensacola FL 32507 · 850.791.6914

Last inspected Jun 17, 2026 · 17 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats120
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2705835
Grade history
NOV 25
MAR 26
APR 26
JUN 26
JUN 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed five dead flying insects in dining location window seal.
High priority/35A-09-4/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

4 cases · $1,480

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2024042230Jul 1, 2024Oct 31, 2024$400
6--2024031826May 20, 2024Jul 11, 2024$720
6--2020043326Aug 26, 2020Nov 2, 2020$200
6--2015002521Dec 8, 2014Sep 1, 2015$160

Inspection history

17 visits, newest first

Jun 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 16, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Upon inspection, observed license to be expired. License was renewed during inspection.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Upon inspection, observed temperatures in the following locations: Make bar upper # 2 - raw shrimp 55f, crawfish tails 59f, cut red cabbage 61f, gumbo 54f, creole base 52f, butter 53f, shredded cheese 57f, sliced cheddar 60f, sliced Monterey Jack 59f, gravy 53f, blanched green beans 54f, Tasso ham 57f / Make bar lower # 2 - roast beef 57f, diced tomatoes 50f, sliced Swiss cheese 62f, cooked pasta 50f / Make bar lower # 3 - shredded cabbage 45f. All items have been in coolers for over 4 hours.
High priority/01B-02-5/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed temperatures in the following locations: Make bar upper # 2 - raw shrimp 55f, crawfish tails 59f, cut red cabbage 61f, gumbo 54f, creole base 52f, butter 53f, shredded cheese 57f, sliced cheddar 60f, sliced Monterey Jack 59f, gravy 53f, blanched green beans 54f, Tasso ham 57f / Make bar lower # 2 - roast beef 57f, diced tomatoes 50f, sliced Swiss cheese 62f, cooked pasta 50f / Make bar lower # 3 - shredded cabbage 45f. All items have been in coolers for over 4 hours.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Floor in disrepair. Upon inspection, observed hole in floor in hallway to office at establishment.
Basic/36-17-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Upon inspection, observed walls in kitchen area soiled.
Basic/36-27-5
Apr 15, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 14, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation

Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

5 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine sanitizer reading 0 ppm. Upon closer observation, sanitizer supply was empty. Operator replaced sanitizer during inspection.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 20 droppings on the floor throughout establishment in the following locations: 3 under standing reach-in cooler, 2 under make line reach-in cooler, approximately 4 behind fryers, 2 under fry station, 1 under prep table, 1 behind reach-in cooler in front of fryers, and 7 under shelves and dish machine in ware washing area.
High priority/35A-04-4/Warning
Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Observed rub mark above air conditioning window unit.
High priority/35A-18-4
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken in reach-in cooler at 58f and tomatoes at 54f for undisclosed amounts of time.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken in reach-in cooler at 58f and tomatoes at 54f for undisclosed amounts of time. Operator began pulling items in reach-in cooler and knocked cooler out of order. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in patio room has exposed insulation.
Basic/36-32-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with grease buildup behind fryers.
Basic/36-73-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes in exterior walls above window unit air conditioning unit, and near the roof of building with ware washing area.
Basic/36-24-5
Mar 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Hole in or other damage to wall. Upon inspection observed walls in disrepair throughout kitchen. Upon inspection observed holes in the wall throughout kitchen in disrepair.
Basic/36-24-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Upon inspection observed grease buildup behind double door oven on main cook line.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Open dumpster lid. Upon inspection observed open door in outside dumpster.
Basic/33-16-4
Nov 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Upon inspection observed two CO2 tanks not secured by bar.
Basic/51-11-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Upon inspection observed grease buildup behind double door oven in main kitchen.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Sep 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable On main cook line
Basic/14-09-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Upon inspection observed employees drink on main make line in kitchen. Employee proceeded to remove drink at time of inspection.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Upon inspection observed moisture between stacked pans.
Basic/24-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Upon inspection observed grease buildup behind two door oven in main kitchen line.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Open dumpster. Upon inspection observed dumpster door opened. Employee proceeded to close dumpster door at time of inspection.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Upon inspection observed floors not sealed, missing tiles in ware washing area.
Basic/36-02-5
Jul 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink in kitchen blocked with make bar/batter station. This violation was sited on 3-20-24, 6-20-23, and 2-21-23.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit May 20, 2024 · During callback, observed hand sink still blocked in kitchen. Admin Complaint/Return visit Jun 19, 2024 · During callback, hand sink unblocked. Complied. Admin Complaint/Return visit Jul 22, 2024 · This violation was complied on 6-19-24. Admin Complaint
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust and debris build up on ceiling and vents in kitchen. This violation was sited on 3-20-24, 6-20-23, and 2-21-23.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit May 20, 2024 · During callback, observed ceilings and vents cleaned in kitchen. Admin Complaint/Return visit Jun 19, 2024 · During callback, ceilings and vents cleaned with less debris build up. Complied. Admin Complaint/Return visit Jul 22, 2024 · This violation was complied 6-19-24. Admin Complaint
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls throughout kitchen with heavy grease and debris build up. This violation was sited on 3-20-24, 6-20-23, and 2-21-23.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit May 20, 2024 · During callback, walls cleaned with less debris in kitchen Admin Complaint/Return visit Jun 19, 2024 · During callback, less debris observed in kitchen. Complied. Admin Complaint/Return visit Jul 22, 2024 · This violation was complied 6-19-24. Admin Complaint
Jul 2, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 2, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed eight flying insects in the following locations: five in dining location and four in kitchen.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning/Return visit Jul 2, 2024 · During callback, observed four live flying insects in the following locations: two in kitchen and two in dining locations. Time Extended
Jul 1, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation

Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed eight flying insects in the following locations: five in dining location and four in kitchen.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed five dead flying insects in dining location window seal.
High priority/35A-09-4/Warning
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 35 rodent droppings in the following locations: approximately 10 droppings on floor in bar/co2 tank in dining location, approximately 15 droppings on food storage shelves in kitchen, and approximately 10 droppings on floor in kitchen.
High priority/35A-04-4/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink in kitchen blocked by breading station.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Repeat Violation
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in back of kitchen.
Basic/35B-01-4
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Basic/33-20-4
Jun 19, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink in kitchen blocked with make bar/batter station. This violation was sited on 3-20-24, 6-20-23, and 2-21-23.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit May 20, 2024 · During callback, observed hand sink still blocked in kitchen. Admin Complaint/Return visit Jun 19, 2024 · During callback, hand sink unblocked. Complied. Admin Complaint
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans not updated to match current layout.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit May 20, 2024 · During callback, no updated plans submitted. Time Extended/Return visit Jun 19, 2024 · During callback, plans have been submitted but not yet reviewed. Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust and debris build up on ceiling and vents in kitchen. This violation was sited on 3-20-24, 6-20-23, and 2-21-23.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit May 20, 2024 · During callback, observed ceilings and vents cleaned in kitchen. Admin Complaint/Return visit Jun 19, 2024 · During callback, ceilings and vents cleaned with less debris build up. Complied. Admin Complaint
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls throughout kitchen with heavy grease and debris build up. This violation was sited on 3-20-24, 6-20-23, and 2-21-23.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit May 20, 2024 · During callback, walls cleaned with less debris in kitchen Admin Complaint/Return visit Jun 19, 2024 · During callback, less debris observed in kitchen. Complied. Admin Complaint
May 21, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 20, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Ordered shut on the spot. 3 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed ten live flying insects in the following locations: four in dish washing area, four in kitchen, and two in dining location.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed grey water from triple sink and dish machine on floor in dish washing location and outside on ground under establishment.
High priority/28-13-5/Warning
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed pipe from 3 compartment sink disconnected from main pipe leaking onto ground in dish washing location.
Basic/29-08-4/Warning
May 20, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink in kitchen blocked with make bar/batter station. This violation was sited on 3-20-24, 6-20-23, and 2-21-23.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit May 20, 2024 · During callback, observed hand sink still blocked in kitchen. Admin Complaint
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans not updated to match current layout.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit May 20, 2024 · During callback, no updated plans submitted. Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust and debris build up on ceiling and vents in kitchen. This violation was sited on 3-20-24, 6-20-23, and 2-21-23.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit May 20, 2024 · During callback, observed ceilings and vents cleaned in kitchen. Admin Complaint
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls throughout kitchen with heavy grease and debris build up. This violation was sited on 3-20-24, 6-20-23, and 2-21-23.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit May 20, 2024 · During callback, walls cleaned with less debris in kitchen Admin Complaint
Mar 20, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed soap, paper towels, and HWS sign at 3 compartment/dump sink at bar.
Intermediate/12A-03-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink in kitchen blocked with make bar/batter station. This violation was sited on 3-20-24, 6-20-23, and 2-21-23.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans not updated to match current layout.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Repeat Violation/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed holes in ceiling in kitchen over stove.
Basic/36-32-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust and debris build up on ceiling and vents in kitchen. This violation was sited on 3-20-24, 6-20-23, and 2-21-23.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease on ground around grease trap behind kitchen.
Basic/33-20-4/Repeat Violation
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Observed grease lid open.
Basic/33-29-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls throughout kitchen with heavy grease and debris build up. This violation was sited on 3-20-24, 6-20-23, and 2-21-23.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Nov 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Upon inspection observed Hand washing sink blocked with preparation table on main make line in kitchen.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Upon inspection observed mold like substance and dust on air conditioning vents in kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Upon inspection observed cutting boards on make line stained and with excessive cut marks in the kitchen.
Basic/14-09-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Upon inspection observed moisture in between bowls and stacked pans in dish washing area.
Basic/24-08-4
Equipment in poor repair. Upon inspection observed stove and oven in poor repair in kitchen.
Basic/14-11-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Upon inspection observed debris buildup on walls throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation

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.