OWEN'S FISH CAMP
516 BURNS LN, Sarasota FL 34236 · 941.951.6936
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over raw oysters in the walk-in cooler. Employee removed the ground beef.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 6 cans of ketchup stored in the dry storage area dented at the seams. Employee placed the cans aside for a refund.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled their phone then clean utensils without washing their hands. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized and washed thier hands
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw in shell mussels stored in the reach in cooler on the cook line with no shell tag. Employee discarded the mussels.
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Raw in shell mussels stored in the reach in cooler on the cook line with no shell tag. Employee discarded the mussels.
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on a shelf next to clean dishes on the cook line. Employee removed the phone.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored in the cracks of the reach in coolers on the cook line. Employee removed the knives to be sanitized.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Grouper thawing in standing water in a preparation sink. Employee ran water over the grouper.
Feb 3, 2026Inspection 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over containers of marinara in the walk in cooler. Employee removed the eggs. Raw ground beef stored over cooked pasta in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee placed the ground beef below the pasta.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw fresh in shell mussels stored in the reach in cooler on the cook line with no shell tag. Manager discarded the mussels.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at the hand wash sink in the oyster bar area. Manager placed paper towels at the hand wash sink.
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Raw fresh in shell mussels stored in the reach in cooler on the cook line with no shell tag. Manager discarded the mussels.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in a soiled holder. Employee removed and sanitized the scoop and holder.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Uncovered pans of flour stored next to the hand wash sink in the cook line area. Employee removed the pans of flour.
Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched their face then clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at the hand wash sink next to the walk in cooler. Employee placed soap at the hand wash sink.
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. Emailed consumer advisory to the operator. Operator printed and posted the consumer advisory before the end of the inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in the cook line area soiled.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses Ice scoop stored in a soiled holder. Employee removed and sanitized the holder and scoop.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield in the cook line area cracked and broken.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed crab thawing in standing water. Employee placed the crab under running water.
Feb 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw scollops stored over ready to eat sausage in the stand up reach in cooler. Employee removed the sausage.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Container of fresh in shell mussels stored in the reach in cooler on the cook line with no shell tag. Manager discarded the mussels.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Container of fresh in shell mussels stored in the reach in cooler on the cook line with no shell tag. Manager discarded the mussels.
Ceiling/ceiling tile/vents shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling vents in the cook line and dishwasher area rusted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sinks in the back kitchen area and cook line areas.
Aug 8, 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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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched their face the clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw in shell fresh mussels stored in the walk in cooler with no tag. Manager discarded the mussels.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Mussel shell tags not maintained for 90days.
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Raw in shell fresh mussels stored in the walk in cooler with no tag. Manager discarded the mussels.
Food stored on floor. Several containers of food stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Employee placed the items on a shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawing in standing water. Employee placed the fish under running water.
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 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 handled dirty dishes then clean dishes without washing their hands. Employee washed their hands and re-washed the dishes.
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 handled horseradish root intended to be served grated and uncooked to customers with their bare hands while cutting. Employee voluntarily Ethel horseradish.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over raw oysters in the walk-in cooler. Employee removed the ground beef.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed consumer advisory to the operator, operator printed and posted the consumer advisory before the end of the inspection.
Food stored on floor. Containers of potatoes and pans of fish stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Manager placed the items on a shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawing in standing water. Employee placed the fish under running water.
Sep 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Employees bottle of cough syrup stored on a preparation table next to food on the salad make line. Employee removed the bottle.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Ice wands stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Employee removed and sanitized the ice wands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored over cooked crab in the walk-in cooler. Employee placed the beef below the crab.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in the bar area next to the oyster shucking station.
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.