GOLD FISH BOWL
318 MARINER WAY, Titusville FL 32796 · 321-805-0951
Last inspected Apr 13, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 39 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. (1)one live fly observed in kitchen/food prep area. Per supervisor on duty, d. Watson, no callback required, next unannounced routine inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw Philly cheese steak stored above raw shrimp and raw swai fish in reach in freezer. Raw shell eggs stored over shredded cheese in reach in cooler. Operator removed all
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. On mop sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice on 4/10 not date marked. Operator added a date.
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. Expired for Gregory
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By back door
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven and microwave on cook line
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce stored over ready to eat Mac and cheese and fully cooked chicken in reach in cooler. Operator removed
Dec 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak stored over ready to eat bread in reach in freezer. Operator removed Raw shell egg stored above corn batter and milk in reach in cooler. Operator removed.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser bottle stored on shelf next to single service cups. Bottles labeled by operator.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler not date marked. Per operator was opened 3 days ago. Operator date marked milk container.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board
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. Operator was provided with a copy. Employee on shift signed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Couple spray bottles of windex and degreaser not labeled. Operator labeled.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter on bar area expired on 10/2022
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. On bar area
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By back door
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan stored above reach in white freezer in kitchen soiled with dust
Feb 24, 2025Inspection 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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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in kitchen soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on prep table not stored in solution. Operator put in sanitizer bucket.
Sep 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 3 compartment sink sanitizer not proper. Operator remade 200ppm.
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. Gave operator document. Operator posted on wall next to take out window.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator has chlorine test strips and not quaternary for 3 compartment sink.
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. Employee Dominique. Gave operator document to go over and have employee sign during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pink liquid in spray bottle used for floors. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. April 1,2024 displayed. Operator printed updated license and posted.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Gave operator document. Operator posted on wall next to take out window.
Feb 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In upright reach in freezer unit bags of raw chicken are stored over ready to eat cooked French fries. Re-educated on correct storage of food items in reach in cooler and reach in freezer units,
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Repackaged raw pork chops stored over raw fish filets in reach in cooler unit, corrected by operator
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. New employee on site without an employee agreement signed, inspector sent paperwork to operator, and paperwork was completed while the inspection was taking place.
Ceiling tile missing. Currently under construction for adding a hood and ansel system, multiple ceiling tile ps removed. Ceiling air vent soiled.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor drains soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Under lid of make table, old food debris and paper goods on ledge, under side of the white cutting board.
Oct 23, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. In operation since 4-2023, no food service manager certificate for operator to date
Sep 21, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open quart milk Open gallon milk
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. In operation since 4-2023, no food service manager certificate for operator to date
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/. Per plans submitted and approved on 4-2023, no open fryer unit was included on plans, plans must be resubmitted reflecting added fryer, open fryer units can be required for a hood and/or suppression system to be put into place for added equipment.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked on site pork ribs Cooked greens with meat prepared on site, Prepared coke slaw
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken floor tiles at back entrance.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Currently no hood in place with table top fryer in use. Walls soiled due to no ventilation present to remove grease laden vapors.
Jul 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority7 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. (1)one live fly observed in kitchen/food prep area. Per supervisor on duty, d. Watson, no callback required, next unannounced routine inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Whole raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat items in 2 reach in cooler unit, corrected by operator
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles of cleaning substance stored on prep table.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter in place at mop sink without vacuum breaker installed on water hose side of splitter.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open quart milk Open gallon milk
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Old food debris on cleaned electric food slicer.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. In operation since 4-2023, no food service manager certificate for operator to date
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/. Per plans submitted and approved on 4-2023, no open fryer unit was included on plans, plans must be resubmitted reflecting added fryer, open fryer units can be required for a hood and/or suppression system to be put into place for added equipment.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Frozen fully cooked chicken, bag placed in reach in cooler
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked on site pork ribs Cooked greens with meat prepared on site, Prepared coke slaw
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pink liquid in spray bottle not labeled, soap, and clear liquid (water) not labeled.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Cleaned food storage containers stored on open wire shelves not inverted, beverage dispenser stored on top of reach in cooler unit hot inverted.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Fees for location are current but not posted. Operator renewal fees current but has not printed new 2024 license.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken floor tiles at back entrance.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Currently no hood in place with table top fryer in use. Walls soiled due to no ventilation present to remove grease laden vapors.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in kitchen/food prep area, no sign in place at hand wash sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Door gaskets of the make table soiled. Bottom shelf of food prep table soiled with old food debris.exterior door of the hot holding cabinet soiled.
Old/ new labels stuck to food containers.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler make table soiled with old food debris inside. Cutting board on make table and area under cutting board heavily soiled
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in dirty water of mop bucket between uses.
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.