SHARK'S FISH HOUSE
14595 TAMIAMI TRL, North Port FL 34287 · 941.429.2150
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 25 points off where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce 51F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator emptied half of the contents and stored in the lower portion of the reach in cooler.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw haddock (52F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (51F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler at the service window. The operator was unable to determine the length of time the potentially hazardous foods had been out of temperature The operator discarded the above foods.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw haddock (52F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (51F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler at the service window. The operator was unable to determine the length of time the potentially hazardous foods had been out of temperature The operator discarded the above foods.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed the quaternary wiping cloth solution above 500ppm stored on a food preparation table. The operator diluted the solution and properly stored the sanitizer bucket.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit.
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Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured near the rear exit. The operator properly secured the tanks.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage stored on a shelf above a food preparation table on the cook line. The operator properly stored the beverage.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in the mop sink. The operator properly stored the wet mop.
Mar 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. The operator properly stored the wet mop.
Mar 5, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 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 the chlorine sanitizer solution at 0ppm.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed a non-food grade paper towel used to cover lemons in the walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce 51F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator emptied half of the contents and stored in the lower portion of the reach in cooler.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. The operator properly stored the wet mop.
Aug 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching pockets on pants with gloves on, while waiting on fryer. Employee had to be told to wash hands and change gloves.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on reach in cooler where yellow rice is stored, gasket with food debris on it. Observed operator cleaning gasket.
May 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles on make line soiled with food debris on back side of handles.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on make line torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on make line soiled with food debris.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not in a protective container. Observed operator correcting, and putting coffee filters in protective container.
Dec 3, 2024Inspection 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris on can opener blade in holster. Observed operator wash can opener.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed back side of handles on reach ins in kitchen with food debris. Observed employee starting to clean
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers put away clean,stacked on top of each other wet nesting on dry storage shelf. Observed employee separate, re wash and put to air dry correctly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at reach in cooler on line gaskets with food debris. Observed Chef cleaning gaskets.
Mar 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with food debris on it. Observed cook cleaning and sanitizing can opener
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed some black mold like substance on sheild. Observed operator cleaning and sanitizing.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris on inside top of microwave. Observed employee cleaning and sanitizing inside top
Oct 3, 2023Inspection 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple gaskets with black mold like substance. Observed Kitchen manager cleaning gaskets through out kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior or outside of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on outside of ice machine. Observed Kitchen manager washing outside and sanitizing out side of Ice machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food splatter in microwave oven. Observed Kitchen manager cleaning microwave oven.
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.