BIG WATER FISH MARKET
6639 MIDNIGHT PASS RD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34242
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-43-4High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee rinsing dishes in water and no sanitation. Employee set up three compartment sink sanitizer to 200ppm. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 3lb. Tuna defrosted in bag in reach in cooler. Informed employee of stop sale.
Intermediate 2
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Observed no paper towels at front counter hand washing sink. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 2
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 3lb. Tuna defrosted in bag in reach in cooler. Informed employee of stop sale.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor.Observed bag of red onions on floor in kitchen. Employee relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:30 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.