SAILFISH GRILLE
8830 BARRIER COAST TRL, Palmetto FL 34221
Last inspected May 28, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed current license expired 12-1-23.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice Machine soiled.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored near condiments. Manager removed bucket.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed tomatoes stored above ready to eat noodles. Manager removed tomatoes.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed propane tank next to outdoor bar under attached building structure cover. Manager removed tank to exterior of building.
Feb 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Observed the hot water at the server and bar hand sinks not able to get to the sinks. Operator called in a plumber to work on them.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked chicken wings in a reach in cooler. Operator swapped them.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed commercially reduced oxygen packaged mahi not removed from its packaging before thawed. Operator willingly disposed of the product.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Mashed potatoes (120F - Hot Holding) Operator stated it had been out for approximately 30min, operator gave it a stir and placed it back in the steamer to get to 165F.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a bottle of body lotion stored with ketchup and other condiment. Operator removed it.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee reinsert their hands in the bar dump sink. Operator reviewed its proper use with the employee.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no device to measure their high temp dish machines.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black buildup inside their ice machine.
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. Observed commercially reduced oxygen packaged mahi not removed from its packaging before thawed. Operator willingly disposed of the product.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed their cutting boards on the make tables heavily grooved.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed them missing a drain plug at their shared dumpster.
Sep 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.observed cooked pasta date marked 8/22/25 in walk in cooler.Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. observed cooked pasta date marked 8/22/25 in walk in cooler.Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.observed in back kitchen area can opener soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned can opener.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed Person in charge a copy of the form. Person in charge printed and posted.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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.educated Person in charge. Person in charge opened package.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.Person in charge cleaned up garbage.
Open dumpster lid.Person in charge closed lid.
Mar 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed some employees with no written plan.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed small green cutting board heavily grooved.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath rear kitchen exit door. Maintenance man replaced threshold.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed missing drain plug.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed misssing sign on hand wash sink in bar area.
Oct 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed a package of reduced oxygen packed tuna not removed from packaging before being thawed. Operator willingly disposed of the tuna.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black build up on the left side bar soda nozzle.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap provided at the back prep hand wash sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up in the ice machine.
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. Observed a package of reduced oxygen packed tuna not removed from packaging before being thawed. Operator willingly disposed of the tuna.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed a missing drain plug for their dumpster.
Jun 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 10, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 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/. Observed manager with expired certification.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employees with current certification.
Jan 31, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed current license expired 12-1-23.
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/. Observed manager with expired certification.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employees with current certification.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour bin not labeled. Operator labeled bin.
Aug 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed some employees with no employee reporting forms completed.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employees with no training.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing hand wash signs at kitchen hand wash sinks. No hand wash signs in restrooms.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles on food line not labeled. Chef labeled bottles.
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.