FISH TALES
3355 NE 33 ST · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33308-7216
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Advised operator to set up triple sink sanitizing. **Warning**
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee entered kitchen, put on gloves and touched clean cutting board and ready to eat meatloaf without first washing hands. Reviewed proper procedures and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Cookline freezer – raw beef stored over ready to eat cooked rice. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-02-4High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes and then prepared a beverage without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline – right flip top- cut tomatoes (41-50F). Per operator item held in this unit overnight. Item not prepped or portioned today. Observed item overfilled. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline – right flip top- cut tomatoes (41-50F). Per operator item held in this unit overnight. Item not prepped or portioned today. Observed item overfilled. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 2 bar soda guns and holsters. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cookline hand sink used to drain vegetables. Reviewed proper use of hand sinks. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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 present without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.AÂ **Warning**
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. **Warning**
Basic 7
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All Cookline cold holding unit gaskets. **Warning**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Small prep table by grill. **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
29-15-4Basic – Waste line passing through ice machine or ice bin. Left bar soda gun waste line in ice bin. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 25, 2026 12:39 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.