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BIG WATER FISH MARKET

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 29, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3704466
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13895189
DBPR license6805515

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
0 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

Intermediate 1

#5Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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/ Observed Jennifer OConnell expired 8/26/26. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-29: Observed no certified manager. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint

Basic 4

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Observed by back bathroom tank unsecured. – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-29: **Time Extended**

#2Basic14-71-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape on 2 door lo boy reach in cooler in kitchen. – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-29: **Time Extended**

#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair.Observed walkin cooler down. Observed torn gaskets on 2 door reach in cooler gaskets on cook line. – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-29: Walkin cooler still not working. **Time Extended**

#4Basic33-11-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster.Observed on shared dumpster with plaza. – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-29: **Time Extended**

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 30, 2026 6:01 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.