FRESH CATCH FISH MARKET & GRILL
7119 S TAMIAMI TRAIL STE J, Sarasota FL 34231 · 941-413-7133
Last inspected May 26, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 28 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed an employee cut a lemon with bare hands then place the lemon in a beverage for customers.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
May 26, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license 12/1/2025.
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.Printed for operator.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface.Observed duct tape on walkin cooler door.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cook removed.
Oct 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed servers wash hands in the three compartment sink. The employees were educated on proper handwashing procedures.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed fish stew and cooked rice prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours with no date mark.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container with no handle used as a scoop for uncooked rice on the cook line. The plastic container was removed from the rice.
Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured near the rear exit. Th operator secured the tank.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage stored on a food preparation surface. The beverage was properly stored.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaged in food preparation wearing a watch. The employee removed the watch.
In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses. The tongs were properly stored.
Rear exit not protected with a self-closing door device.
Jan 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the operating license expired 12/12024.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a prep table blocking access to the handwashing sink in the kitchen. The operator moved the table allowing access to the hand sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a metal ramekin with no handle used as a scoop for cut tomatoes in the reach in cooler. The operator removed the ramekin.
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. Observed thawed tuna not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing. The operator discarded the tuna.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Rear exit not protected with self-closing doors.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed cut lemons on a prep table stored directly in front of the handwashing sink in the kitchen. The operator moved the table.
Sep 3, 2024Inspection 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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Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. The operator printed and posted the oyster advisory.
Lights in warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Rear exit not protected with self-closing doors.
Rear exit door locked. For reporting purposes only.
Mar 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed an employee cut a lemon with bare hands then place the lemon in a beverage for customers.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cartons of half and half in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw shell eggs.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee handle a soiled wiping cloth with gloves then touch cooked rice without changing gloves. The employee discarded the rice.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the hand sink blocked by a prep table. The operator moved the prep table.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic container with water stored inside the hand sink. The operator removed the container.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored on the floor on the cook line.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink.
Water leaking from pipe underneath the hand sink.
Sep 27, 2023Inspection 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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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a prep table blocking access to the handwashing sink. The operator moved the table allowing access to the sink.
In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observed in-use knives stored in sanitizer in the prep area. The operator removed and sanitized the knives.
Water leaking from pipe at the handwashing sink.
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.