OP FISH HOUSE & OYSTER BAR
636 KINGSLEY AVE, Orange Park FL 32073 · 904.579-3931
Last inspected Feb 26, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
FEB 24
SEP 24
APR 25
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FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 22 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2024.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2022009257 | Feb 17, 2022 | Aug 11, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 26, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 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. Dishmachine in the kitchen tested at 0ppm chlorine. Dishmachine in the bar area tested at 0ppm chlorine. Establishment does not have a three compartment sink.
Feb 25, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 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. Dishmachine in the kitchen tested at 0ppm chlorine. Dishmachine in the bar area tested at 0ppm chlorine. Establishment does not have a three compartment sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Hush puppy mix and breaded shrimp being held on time controls had no time marking. Employee states both placed out at 11:00 and added time marking to chart.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in kitchen blocked by a trash can.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Per operator, missing two proof of employee training.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid at dish machine. Employee identified contents as cleaner and labeled the bottle.
Floor/wall/ceiling/ceiling vent soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walls at kitchen handwash sink, to right of flip top reach in cooler in kitchen, to right of fryer and to the right of soda machine are soiled. Floors under fryers and in walk-in freezer are soiled.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop at ice machine stored in dirty container.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwash sink in kitchen and restroom by the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving under grill area has accumulation of food debris/grease.
Open dumpster lid. Both dumpster have the left lids open.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete throughout kitchen and ware washing area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelving has rust.
Sep 16, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Seven packages of completely thawed and vacuum sealed tuna in flip top reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coleslaw in walk in cooler at 47F. Per employee, door had been continuously open and closed. Coleslaw moved to walk in freezer and 15 minutes later temperature was 40F.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Shrimp being held on time controls not discarded at 3:00 per chart in kitchen.
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. Seven packages of completely thawed and vacuum sealed tuna in flip top reach in cooler.
Dead shellfish and/or shellfish with broken shells. See stop sale. Nine dead lobsters in walk-in cooler.
Floor/wall/ceiling/ceiling vents soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall along flip top reach in cooler in kitchen, between fryer and prep table and at breading station is soiled. Floor under fryers is soiled.
Food stored outside. Bag in box sodas stored on outdoor back porch. Employee moved all sodas to proper storage.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing on right dumpster.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete throughout kitchen and ware washing.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves have rust.
Apr 9, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate10 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. Dishmachine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Operator found chemical container empty and replaced. Retested at 50ppm chlorine.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Seven packages of completely thawed vacuum sealed tuna in flip top reach in cooler in kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. No time marking on all four hour hold time products. Employee stated brought out at noon and marked the time.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Multiple tags from late January early February not marked with last date served.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer and cut tomato observed in indoor bar handwash sink. Kitchen hand wash sink blocked by trashcan.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at outdoor bar hand wash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at outdoor bar hand wash sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used to scoop melted butter.
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. See stop sale. Seven packages of completely thawed vacuum sealed tuna in flip top reach in cooler in kitchen.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Fruit and employee beverage stored above fries in reach in cooler in kitchen.
Floor/walls/ceiling/vents soiled/has accumulation of debris. Vent above dishmachine table has black mold like substance on vent and surrounding ceiling. Walls at service station at soda machine area is soiled. Wall to right of flip top reach in cooler in kitchen is soiled. Floor throughout kitchen and in walk in freezer is soiled. Fan guards in walk in cooler are soiled.
Food being prepared outside. Oysters being shucked outside kitchen exit door.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage, both bagged and unbagged around and behind dumpster.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water beside grill at 111F.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee handwashing sign at outdoor bar or at dishroom. Employee hand wash sign at inside bar reads hand wash sink only. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-111.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete floor throughout kitchen and ware washing areas.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelving has rust.
Sep 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate13 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2024.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Three packages of individually sealed completely thawed tuna in reach in cooler in kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer observed in handwash sink in dish room.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager. No certified food manager on duty with five employees engaged in food handling at the time of inspection.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available. Cook states batteries just ran out.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with purple liquid under handwash sink in the bar labeled as "host stand".
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Left fan guard in walk in freezer is in disrepair.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls/floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Wall at trash can in dish room and wall at far right next to flat grill are soiled. Wall at breading area and fryers with heavy grease build up. Vent above clean pan storage to right of dish machine has black mold-like substance on and around the vent. Floors under fryer and stove are soiled. Standing water observed in walk in cooler. Fan guards in walk in cooler are soiled.
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. See stop sale. Three packages of individually sealed completely thawed tuna in reach in cooler in kitchen.
Dead flying insect(s) on premises. One dead fly observed on top of lid to panned sausage in walk in cooler.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Three cooks in kitchen with no hair restraints. Two cooks in kitchen with no beard guards.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed water between stacked cups next to soda machine.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple utensils in standing water in insert between the grills at 102F.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of melter oven has heavy debris build up.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hooked wooden rack holding clean pans above make line with dust. Shelving between breading station and fryer, by grill and under steam table(holding seasonings) is soiled. Interior lid of ice machine is soiled. Holder for clean crab utensils is soiled along with shelving under the holder. Gaskets on beer cooler in front lobby are soiled.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open employee beverage on right shelf in far right reach in cooler in kitchen.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Small leak under piping at pre-rinse area in dish room.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete in ware washing and kitchen.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving has rust.
Feb 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Eight oyster tags from January and February not marked with last day served.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in dishroom blocked by a trash can. Hand wash sink in the "pink house" with a knife, soufflé cup and food debris.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of food handler training for Freddy M. Training certificate for Lauren L. is from an unapproved provider.
Spray/squirt bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled squirt bottle with blue liquid on counter in the "pink house".
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Left fan guard in walk in freezer is in disrepair with a piece of the fan guard missing.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls /floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Wall behind flat grill is soiled. Wall under dish area to the right of the dish machine is soiled. Fan guards and front of cooling unit in walk in cooler are soiled. Shelf under flat top stove has debris.
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. See stop sale. Observed two individual packages of thawed tuna in reach in cooler at breading station and nine individual packages of thawed tuna in the walk in cooler. Packages state to remove product before thawing.
Food stored on floor. Chicken wings on the floor of the walk in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water at 94F beside flat grill. Cook removed water.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of melter oven with heavy debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area to the right of the hoods and the wire shelving next to it has heavy debris. Shelf below flat grill with debris. Shelf below ticket printer with debris. Green basket with condiments beside ticket printer has debris in interior.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water observed in bottom of salad prep area reach in cooler.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete throughout kitchen and ware washing area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving has rust.
Sep 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 12, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Bread pudding at "Pink House" reach in cooler not covered.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook drop scoop for hush puppy mix on the floor, picked up the scoop from the floor and rinsed the scoop in prep sink with plain water. Scoop was put back into hush puppy mix and returned to storage in reach in cooler. No glove change or hand wash was done. See stop sale. Observed cook breading raw shrimp, placed in fryer basket, then handled clean utensils without changing gloves or washing hands.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired June 1, 2023. License was renewed during inspection.
Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Menu has advertised "Stuffed Grouper", "Grouper Nuggets", "Somthin' N' Grits"(with option for Grouper) and "Just Caught Sandwich"(with option for Grouper). Manager states no grouper is available in the restaurant at this time. Manager states basa is being used for grouper. Inspection of supply in walk in cooler and walk in freezer confirmed no grouper available. Pan of fish in walk in cooler was labeled as "basa". During inspection, a case of frozen grouper was brought to the establishment from another location. Contents of case and case labeling indicate it is grouper that was brought from another location.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler in kitchen soiled.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Bread pudding in reach in cooler at "Pink House" not date marked. Per manager, bread pudding prepared on Saturday. Manager date marked appropriately.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Fan guard in walk in freezer has a hole in the fan guard. Hole in wall to the right of the dish machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls/floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Walls in dishroom under machine and around pre-rinse area are soiled. Front of cooling unit around fans in walk in cooler is soiled.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Bagged and unbagged trash on ground around dumpster.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of melter in kitchen has heavy black food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand wash sink by dish machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Piping along right side of hoods has accumulation of dust. Oven in kitchen by fryers is soiled on front exterior and outer sides. Cabling above kitchen prep/steam well is dusty. Gasket on right side of reach in cooler at "Pink House" soiled.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Leaking water at pre-rinse area at dish machine. Water leaking onto the floor.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in kitchen is unsealed concrete.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving has heavy rusting.
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