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 dateNovember 14, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3599208
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10882238
DBPR license5401466

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#3High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna stored above cut kale in reach in cooler at cook line, employee stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed crab stuffing (54F – Cold Holding)in reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee less than 2 hours, employee moved food container to walk in cooler to cool down temperature. Also observed mahi mahi raw fish fillets (47F – Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee less than 3 hours. Employee moved removed half of the amount of fish fillets during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#5High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black beans (115F – Hot Holding) next to stove at kitchen area, as per employee less than 30 minutes. Employee proceeded to reheat food. black beans (180F – Reheating) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Intermediate 3

#6Intermediate01C-05-4

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

#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade, employee moved can opener to dishwashing area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#8Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a sponge inside hand wash sink next to dishwasher machine. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 2

#1Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean plastic containers next to dishwasher machine.

#2Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 7:39 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
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.