MISTER FISH
715 E PALMETTO ST · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 338015581
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over relish, pickles food in fridge. Advised manager to move raw products.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese and cocktail sauce being held in container on left side cook line, ice on bottom of container but temped at 50F. Advised operator to add more ice.
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitation bucket chlorine exceeded 400ppm. Advised operator to remake.
Intermediate 5
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Michele Christman 12/16/2015, establishment has one current certified food manager, manager Michele Christman expired.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. 1 employee missing agreement, Jennifer.
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee over 60 days no employee training, other employees within 60 days of hire. 1 employee expired.
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water completely shut off.
Basic 5
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cup being stored in sugar bin with out a handle. **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed cooked rice stored with items being served to customers at steam well station. Manager moved rice to shelf away from food being served to customers. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purses and backpacks being stored on top cooking oil.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Clean cooking oil boxes being stored in the floor in dry storage area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 8:15 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.