Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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BIG WATER FISH MARKET

6639 MIDNIGHT PASS RD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34242

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 20, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3632021
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10930330
DBPR license6805515

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#4High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed rtu sanitizer spray next to condensed milk on dry storage shelf. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#5Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.Observed many tags not dated. Chronological order not observed for all tags.

#6Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink.Observed no soap or paper towels at front counter and mop sink area hand washing sinks. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 3

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed near dry storage entrance. Employee secured tank. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic14-71-4

Basic – Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape on reach in cooler handles on cook line.

#3Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall.Observed 2" hole in wall behind pre rinse at triple sink.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 12:11 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
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.