THE FISH MARKET
114 SAILORS COVE DR, Port St Joe FL 32456
Last inspected May 18, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by 3 live roaches found in the following location. Observed 1 live roach in the waitress station underneath the drink station table. Observed 1 live roach underneath the dish machine on the floor. Observed 1 live roach on the hood system suppression line against the wall on the cook line.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen area.
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. Left a copy.
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen area.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name,white substance on the cook line not identified by common name.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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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.
Ordered shut on the spot. 5 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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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.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a can of Raid back chemical area.
Roach activity present as evidenced by 3 live roaches found in the following location. Observed 1 live roach in the waitress station underneath the drink station table. Observed 1 live roach underneath the dish machine on the floor. Observed 1 live roach on the hood system suppression line against the wall on the cook line.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Back prep area.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil in front of the post mix station.
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of bleach on the food counter in the kitchen.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. A copy of the Consumer advisory was printed and posted doing my inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured,back prep area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Stack clean plastic food containers,back prep area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees by walk in cooler and back prep area and bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime,hood filters.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed both employee hand sinks in the kitchen has knife, and cup. Employee removed items from the hand sinks.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled, in the bar area.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured, in the bar area.
Food stored on floor. Observed two cases of extra fine whole green beans on the walk in freezer floor. Manager removed items off the walk in freezer floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Had operator set up three compartment with sanitizer unit dish machine is repaired.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting,in the back storage area wet plastic food containers are being stacked and not properly air dried.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the heating element around the walk in freezer door not working and observed ice buildup on the door.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed items inside employee hand washing sink in the waitress station.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled, in the waitress area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook line hand sink.
Stored food not covered,inside the walk in freezer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seasoning containers on the cook line and back storage area not labeled.
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.