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FORKS & STIX

30945 AVE A STE A, Big Pine Key FL 33043 · 305.680.9111

Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats5
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5428458
Grade history
AUG 24
OCT 24
JUL 25
MAR 26
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar and panko containers
Basic/14-01-5
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. establishment is licensed for five seats and has approximately 45 seats.
Basic/51-09-4/Repeat Violation
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. establishment has increased seating to approximately 45 seats and his license for five seats.
Basic/51-15-4/Repeat Violation
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment approved for 5 seats and there are 45 seats available. As per operator, form is in process of completion. As per operator, form is in process of completion.
Basic/51-09-4
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed establishment approved for 5 seats and there are 45 seats available.
Basic/51-15-4
Jul 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.
Basic/51-09-4/Repeat Violation
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider.
Basic/51-15-4/Repeat Violation
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 22, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink missing in the ice machine area as per approved plans.
Intermediate/31A-07-4/Admin Complaint
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Items on sushi menu are not identified as raw or undercooked.
Intermediate/02B-01-5
Cloth used as a food-contact surface covering rice
Basic/21-05-5
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. addition seating has been added to the establishment. Approximately 45 seats.
Basic/51-09-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. additional seating has been added to the establishment. Approximately 45 seats.
Basic/51-15-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Oct 22, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. As per approved plans there needs to be a new handwashing sink installed in the ice machine area.
Intermediate/31A-07-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 22, 2024 · At the callback inspection there is no handwashing sink installed as per the approved plans in the ice machine area. Admin Complaint
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.
Basic/51-09-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 22, 2024 · At callback inspection there is no complete and signed seating evaluation form available. . Seating has been increase to approximately 45 seat from the licensed 5 seats Admin Complaint
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider.
Basic/51-15-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 22, 2024 · At callback inspection there is no complete and signed seating evaluation form available. Seating has been increase to approximately 45 seat from the licensed 5 seats. Admin Complaint
Aug 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. As per approved plans there needs to be a new handwashing sink installed in the ice machine area.
Intermediate/31A-07-4/Warning
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.
Basic/51-09-4/Warning
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider.
Basic/51-15-4/Warning
Aug 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Seating has been undressed with the addition of another bay next to original unit. Observed a completed remodel with approximately 50 seats.
Basic/51-09-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 27, 2024 · Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Seating has been undressed with the addition of another bay next to original unit. Observed a completed remodel with approximately 50 seats . The owner is waiting on DOH and fire for sign off. Time Extended/Return visit Aug 22, 2024 · Observed a completed remodel with approximately 50 seats . The owner is waiting on DOH and fire for sign off. Time Extended
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed a completed remodel with approximately 50 seats
Basic/51-15-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 27, 2024 · Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed a completed remodel with approximately 50 seats The owner is waiting on fire and DOH sign offs. Time Extended/Return visit Aug 22, 2024 · no seating evaluation form has been filled out at callback inspection. Time Extended
Jun 27, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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/.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Jun 27, 2024 · plans for the remodel and expansion of the restaurant are not shown on base at callback inspection. As per plan review an application was submitted on 5/28/24 But there have been no plans approved as per plan reviewer Kay Clark . I observed emails to and from DBPR PLAN REVIEW Time Extended Operator is waiting for response from Kay Clark for the plans that were emailed. . Time Extended
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Seating has been undressed with the addition of another bay next to original unit. Observed a completed remodel with approximately 50 seats.
Basic/51-09-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 27, 2024 · Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Seating has been undressed with the addition of another bay next to original unit. Observed a completed remodel with approximately 50 seats . The owner is waiting on DOH and fire for sign off. Time Extended
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed a completed remodel with approximately 50 seats
Basic/51-15-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 27, 2024 · Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed a completed remodel with approximately 50 seats The owner is waiting on fire and DOH sign offs. Time Extended
Apr 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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/.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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. Form was emailed to operator.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Seating has been undressed with the addition of another bay next to original unit. Observed a completed remodel with approximately 50 seats.
Basic/51-09-4/Warning
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed a completed remodel with approximately 50 seats
Basic/51-15-4/Warning
Jul 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
High priority/29-37-4
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
Single-service articles, take out containers, improperly stored on the floor
Basic/25-05-4

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.