OLD FISH HOUSE
5185 S US HWY 1, Grant FL 32949 · 321-727-7007
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Provide seating change form, operator had updated septic tank size, just needs to updated seating for state. Has 98 seats
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
5 cases · $2,340
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2022003419 | Oct 28, 2021 | Feb 28, 2022 | $400 |
| 4--2019063572 | Nov 25, 2019 | May 18, 2020 | — |
| 4--2019047239 | Jul 12, 2019 | Oct 16, 2019 | $800 |
| 4--2018045153 | Jul 10, 2018 | Oct 3, 2018 | $700 |
| 4--2017060052 | Dec 8, 2017 | Jan 24, 2018 | $440 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee went from spatulas to raw cheese with gloves no hand wash. Educated employee.
Septic tank system operated beyond approved limitations. Unable to verify permit not in premises.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Moved to wash.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom not self closing.
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Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Muscle and clams moved to reach in cooler not tag. Educated operator about copying tags.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Only OSTDS and beverage posted.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean bins wet nesting.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. At make table on cook line.
Jan 30, 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
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing grouper cheeks still water Educated employee
Oct 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Handle on ice machine
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. By chip drawer
Aug 27, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. Operator was using 10k bags to vacuum seal raw fish Operator removed from vacuum sealed bags. Fish was under 48 hours sealed in vacuum bag.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over cooked wings and cooked shrimp. Bottom make table
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
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. Mahi and salmon vacuum seal not broken. Educated operator fish still frozen
Equipment in poor repair. Handle on ice machine
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. By chip drawer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing at room temperature. Educated
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Drinks stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale 3 beer bottles in drink ice Bartender removed ice 20 lbs
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop ice at bar Bartender removed cup
Food stored on floor.several cases food walk in freezer
Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avacados. Sticker not removed
Sep 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shrimp 49f cold holding. Raw mahi 50f cold holding. Cook had out all other temps in same cooler 39-40f cold holding suggested rapid chill in freezer recheck raw shrimp 41-43f cold holding. Raw mahi 43f cold holding
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avacaldos still have stickers after wash. Will remove and rewash
Feb 1, 2024Inspection 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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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream. Bar glass door reach in cooler
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phones above make table
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom Prep area
Oct 25, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Don pinder expired in June 27, 2023
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board cookline
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean bowls not inverted on wire rack shelf
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Provide seating change form, operator had updated septic tank size, just needs to updated seating for state. Has 98 seats
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In employees bathroom
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Back by prep sink
Aug 25, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate8 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. Undated heavy whipping cream
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Don pinder expired in June 27, 2023
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board cookline
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean bowls not inverted on wire rack shelf
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach in hand sink in front area
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone and keys on prep table
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Provide seating change form, operator had updated septic tank size, just needs to updated seating for state. Has 98 seats
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On chip handle
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In employees bathroom
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Back by prep sink
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled flour in bin
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.