OLD FLORIDA FISH HOUSE
33 HERONS WATCH WAY, Santa Rosa Beach FL 32459 · 850-534-3045
Last inspected Mar 30, 2026 · 13 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. 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. Observed server move fries with bare hand on ready to serve plate.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $560
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2015055285 | Nov 10, 2015 | Mar 8, 2016 | $560 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Mar 30, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 28, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 28, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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/. Observed oyster bar and walk-in cooler removed, walk-in freezer, dry storage and single serve storage added.
Jan 27, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate2 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 server move fries with bare hand on ready to serve plate.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed multiple food handlers leave cook line and return to same task without washing hands and change gloves.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following foods held overnight in low boy cooler #26: sliced cheese 4# 47F, cream cheese 44F, chicken base 44F house made holandaise 44F, 4 each crab cake 44F,.75# butter 45F, shrimp 5# 47F
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following foods held overnight in low boy cooler #26: sliced cheese 4# 47F, cream cheese 44F, chicken base 44F house made holandaise 44F, 4 each crab cake 44F,.75# butter 45F, shrimp 5# 47F
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed 3 oyster tags not marked with last date served.
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. This inspector printed advisory during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 4 containers of cooking oil stored approximately 1.5 inches off floor.
Dec 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sinks on both ends of cook line. Operator replenished during inspection.
Dec 9, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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/. Observed oyster bar and walk-in cooler removed, walk-in freezer, dry storage and single serve storage added.
Nov 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishmachine chlorine reading 0ppm chlorine. Operator set up triple sink with 200ppm reading during inspection.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator updated with 06/01/26 expiration date during inspection.
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/. Observed oyster bar and walk-in cooler removed, walk-in freezer, dry storage and single serve storage added.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold-like substance on interior ceiling of ice bin.
Food stored on floor. Observed dried kelp stored on floor in dry storage area. Operator properly stored during inspection.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed during inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees- employee restroom in kitchen and restrooms beside retail.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan vent guards in walk-in cooler with accumulation of dust.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lids during inspection.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in low cooler. Operator removed during inspection.
Aug 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Sushi bar- reach in cooler- Reduced oxygen packaging not frozen- king crab,Dungeon crab,sea brim,red snapper, Date, no times
May 7, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Sea brim 42F, red snapper 41F, king crab 42F, dungeons crab 42F. Chef stated they ROP fish fresh( no approved HACCP plan).
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Upright- Reduced oxygen packaged-ground raw wagu, ground raw duck, sou vide pork. (4-24/5-4-24). Upright cooler- Reduced oxygen packaged- crab Thawing in bag 36F. ( 1-7) Sushi bar- reach in cooler- reduced oxygen package- king crab 42F, Dungeons crab 42F, sea brim 42F, red snapper 41F. (5-4 or earlier ).
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Green scrub pad stored in hand wash sink at sushi bar.
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. Upright- Reduce oxygen package-ground raw wagu, ground raw duck, reduced oxygen package-sou vide pork. (4-24/5-4-24). Upright cooler- Reduced oxygen package- crab Thawing in bag 36F. ( 1-7) Sushi bar- reach in cooler- Reduced oxygen package-king crab 42F, Dungeons crab 42F, sea brim 42F, red snapper 41F. (5-4 or earlier ).
Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Employees wrapping duck dumplings in the dining room.
Stored food not covered. Cambro of red crab stored in walk in freezer not covered.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Sushi bar- reach in cooler- Reduced oxygen packaging not frozen- king crab,Dungeon crab,sea brim,red snapper, Date, no times
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan vents in main walk-in cooler with accumulation of debris.
Sep 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
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. Operator updated during inspection.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator instructed employee to dump ice and employee started cleaning during inspection.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floor under make stations in oyster bar with accumulation of black debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees - beside triple sink. Operator placed sign on sink during inspection.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink store in ice bin in oyster bar. Operator dumped ice and sanitized ice bin during inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall beside hood system with accumulation of debris.
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Aug 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food, ice bin.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed line cook wearing beard without restraint. Operator provided restraint during inspection.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed, lower level sushi bar.
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