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 1
29-34-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on hose in back of building. – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: **Time Extended**
Intermediate 2
01C-03-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed tags not dated. Educated manager and cooks. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: Observed tags not dated. **Time Extended**
53B-05-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.Observed all employee training expired. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: Observed no employee training certificates. **Admin Complaint**
Basic 3
14-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on first Reachin Cooler on cook line with cut marks. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: Observed cut marks on Reachin Cooler on cooks line. **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: **Time Extended**
38-04-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed no working light in Walkin Cooler at time of inspection. – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: Observed no light working in Walkin Cooler . **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 1:08 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.