FISH TALES
1500 2 ST S · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33701
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
36 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
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. 0 ppm chlorine tested at dish machine **Warning**
12A-04-5High Priority – Employee handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-28-4High Priority – Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Food handler pulled up pants and then scooped ice. **Warning**
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Top of reach in cooler stocked at 9:30pm – coleslaw 57 °F, , potatoes salad 50 °F, salsa 60 °F, cut tomato 56 °F, cut leafy greens 56 °F, cut cabbage 62 °F, shredded cheese 57 °F, sour cream 59 °F, fish spread 56 °F, potato salad 47 °F, raw chicken 58 °F, sour cream cups 60 °F, raw fish 59 °F **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 9 live roaches on plug on floor on cook line, observed approximately 15+ live roaches on piece of wood on floor of cook line, observed 5 live roaches on wheel of reach in cooler on cook line, observed 1 live roach on floor behind reach in cooler, 1 live roach on wood plug conduit holder on cook line, 1 live roach on door of reach in cooler, 1 live roach on back of reach in cooler on cook line. **Warning**
01B-02-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Top of reach in cooler stocked at 9:30pm – coleslaw 57 °F, , potatoes salad 50 °F, salsa 60 °F, cut tomato 56 °F, cut leafy greens 56 °F, cut cabbage 62 °F, shredded cheese 57 °F, sour cream 59 °F, fish spread 56 °F, potato salad 47 °F, raw chicken 58 °F, sour cream cups 60 °F, raw fish 59 °F **Warning**
41-02-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Degreaser and bleach stored with fryer oil. **Warning**
Intermediate 12
22-20-4Intermediate – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
01C-05-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning**
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
01C-09-4Intermediate – Clams/mussels/oysters tag missing. Tag from 11-10-17 was missing. Copied and emailed from Supplier Ricks Seafood. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-05-4Intermediate – Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Filling and dumping of sanitizer buckets. **Warning**
02B-01-4Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw oysters and steak not identified on menu. **Warning**
16-35-4Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Main bar hand sink. **Warning**
02A-01-4Intermediate – Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Warning**
22-01-4Intermediate – Soda gun soiled. Main bar. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
Basic 17
32-02-4Basic – Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. **Warning**
14-01-4Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Flour on cook line. **Warning**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed dead roaches 1 on floor on cook line, 3 dead on floor under reach in cooler on cook line, 5 dead under oven on cook line. **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. **Warning**
23-23-4Basic – Floor/table fan has accumulation of food debris/dust/grease/soil residue. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning**
22-19-4Basic – Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar hand sinks. **Warning**
25-39-4Basic – Shells of oysters/clams/mussels/crabs shucked onsite used to serve food more than once. Observed old shucked oyster shells in buckets in reach on cook line with hot sauce stains, a cherry stem, and a cracker wrapper in them. **Warning**
10-12-4Basic – Tongs stored on soiled surface between uses. **Warning**
14-12-4Basic – Utensils in poor condition. Knife chipped. **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Underneath dish machine. **Warning**
21-07-4Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 10 ppm chlorine sanitizer **Warning**
14-06-4Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Plywood on floor covering hole that is scheduled to be fix. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:27 AM.
Violation category totals
4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 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.