LIGHTSEY'S FISH CO
796 NE DIXIE HWY, Jensen Beach FL 34957
Last inspected Apr 9, 2025 · 6 visits since October 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
OCT 23
FEB 24
DEC 24
MAR 25
APR 25
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. -employee touched cooked scallops while plating
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023063317 | Oct 18, 2023 | Dec 6, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 9, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef muscle stored over ready to eat cut lettuce in reach in cooler at cook line. Manager stored properly.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for sink and surface sanitizer at triple sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing bleach (per manager) not labeled. Manager labeled.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor underneath cook line stove is soiled with food debris.
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In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop with handle inside and in direct contact with flour and not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Mar 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw oysters over tea at walk in cooler, raw shell eggs over fully cooked ribs at walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliding reach in cooler: key lime sauce (mayonnaise and fresh garlic) 48F cold holding Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. Sees top sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliding reach in cooler: key lime sauce (mayonnaise and fresh garlic) 48F cold holding Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. Sees top sale.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For Sink and Surface sanitizer used in triple sink and sanitizer buckets.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At men's restroom.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Bullrush gumbo made 3/8, hush puppy batter (eggs) made 3/8, cooked ribs made 3/8 not date marked. Advised operator to date mark all products.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black Mold like substance accumulation in ice bin.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Chipped and Broken flour bin lids.
Food stored on floor. Bottled water stored on floor.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wooden serving boards are grooved. Per operator, wooden serving boards are used to serve sandwiches.
Dec 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed 4 tags not marked with last date served.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 unlabeled spray bottles containing bleach and degreaser at hand wash sink. Operator labeled items properly.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vent above hand wash sink at front counter.
Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Observed container of oysters in walk in cooler with no tag. Operator provided proper tags for items.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean plastic food containers stored on drying rack in main kitchen.
Feb 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Degreaser stored over sanitizer sink at triple sink. Operator stored properly.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed Splitter attached, no vacuum breaker at mop sink on back dock.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed 2 oyster tags missing date of last order sold. Educated operator on proper shellfish tag procedures.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Not available at time of inspection. Operator used DBPR provided temperature strips.
Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Observed pan of oysters at reach in cooler on cook line with no tag. Operator provided tag. Educated operator on proper shellfish tag procedures.
Food stored on floor. Observed oysters stored on floor walk in cooler.
Oct 25, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. -tested 3x, no color change, 123F and 148F
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Oct 18, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee touched dusty license frame then began food preparation without washing hands.
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. -employee touched cooked scallops while plating
Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. -tested 3x, no color change, 123F and 148F
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -pre-cooked fries 74, per operator on storage rack that was pulled out of walk-in cooler less than 30 minutes, operator returned to walk-in cooler
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. -multiple oyster tags from September 2023 lacking dates
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. -Provided Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events poster.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -open employee beverage can on prep table, operator relocated
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -multiple sets of tongs hanging off of oven door handle, operator relocated
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -spoon handle in contact with coleslaw, operator removed
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -Provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster and operator posted.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sink in front service area, provided handwash signs, operator posted
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -frozen shrimp thawing in standing water in prep sink, operator placed under continuously flowing cool water
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.