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THE FISH HOUSE

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 5, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3688417
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13606312
DBPR license5401466

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw salmon (45F – Cold Holding); raw yellow tail (45F – Cold Holding); raw mahi (44F – Cold Holding); raw grouper (45F – Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at cook line, as per operator less than 3 hours. Operator add ice bags for rapid cooling. Second temperature :raw salmon (42F – Cold Holding); raw yellow tail (41F – Cold Holding); raw mahi (41F – Cold Holding); raw grouper (42F – Cold Holding) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7High Priority41-15-5

High Priority – Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#8Intermediate01C-05-4

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

Warning
#9Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed commercial processed cooked crab container not date marked, as per operator over 24 hours, in reach in cooler at kitchen area. Operator dated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10Intermediate02C-02-5

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

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 5

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on blackened seasoning container, operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed soda cans and bottles of water inside reach in cooler at kitchen area, operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic25-32-4

Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed establishment is reusing plastic containers for seasonings. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Pin reach in cooler next to ice machine at kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 8:18 AM.

Violation category totals
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 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.