Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

THE FISH HOUSE

102401 OVERSEAS HWY · KEY LARGO · Monroe County · FL 33037

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 7, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3580853
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10774160
DBPR license5401466

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#4High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observe cooked rice (49F – Cold Holding) on shelves at walk in cooler, as per employee over 24 hours, employee discarded during inspection.

Stop Sale
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe cooked rice (49F – Cold Holding) on shelves at walk in cooler, as per employee over 24 hours, employee discarded during inspection. also observe raw oysters (54F – ambient ) on preparation table, as per employee around 30 minutes, employee add ice to case. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#6High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe cooked potatoes (91F – Hot Holding) at cook line, as per employee less than 2 hours, employee increases temperature on steam table. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 3

#7Intermediate01C-05-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observe on oysters tag.

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observe soiled can opener blade, employee removed from holder and placed on 3 compartment sink to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#9Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observe cooked mushrooms on shelves at walk in cooler not dated marked m as per employee over 24 hours. Employee dated food during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 3

#1Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observe lettuce container stored on floor next to ice machine, employee stored properly container during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observe by salad station, employee removed wc during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 1:21 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.