FLYING FISH TAPHOUSE
1341 AIRPORT RD · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32218
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, container of raw snapper stored over container of cooked stone crab claws.
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At indoor bar, one soda gunsoiled. **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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/ 5 employees present due inspection, no Certified Food Manager present. Certified Food Manager arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen, 2 handwash sinks missing paper towels. Operator stated they are waiting on delivery. Delivery arrived during inspection, towels stocked. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 12
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At prep area, styrofoam cup used as scoop in bulk rice container. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. At dish area, on clean dish shelves, plastic containers stacked before air drying.
51-09-4Basic – Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. License states 276 seats, operator stated establishment has 356 seats including outside seating. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4Basic – Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, floor under/behind cooking equipment has build up. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At cook line, tongs stored on grill front ledge.
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In prep area, scoop in bulk flour container has handle touching product. At wait station, up in bulk sugar container has handle touching product. At kitchen drink station, ice scoop handle touching ice. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At outdoor bar, 2 handwash sinks missing signs.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, hood filters over fryers have grease build up. At cook line, multiple gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At indoor bar, glass freezer has build up of broken glass debris in bottom.
36-50-4Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. At cook line, hood system over grill has build up.
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. At cook line, finish worn off on floor, leaving unsealed concrete/rough surface.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At prep area, bulk cornstarch container not labeled. At wait station, bulk sugar container not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:58 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.