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THE FISH DEPOT BAR AND GRILLE

511 N E 4 ST · BOYNTON BEACH · Palm Beach County · FL 33435

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 15, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number1277071
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8335930
DBPR license6051676

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority7 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#4High Priority12A-16-4

High Priority – Cook began working with food, handling clean equipment and utensils,without first washing hands. Cook opened refrigerator and took food out.. No potable water available. Water repaired later by plumber during inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#5High Priority27-12-4

High Priority – Establishment operating with no potable running water. Plumber on premises during inspection. At the end of inspection potable water provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#6High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. Fish 43°F-50°F . Tuna 41°F, in cooler on ice. Thawed inside package over night. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kimchi 48°F, salsa 51°F, coleslaw 50°F, sliced tomatoes 60°F, on counter in ice bath. Ice has melted. Cook stated items were not prepped or cooked today. He removed foods from cooler 1.5 hours ago. Recommend to fill container with fresh ice. Cook replaced ice and rechecked at the end of inspection temperatures have gone down below 45°F.**Repeat Violation** Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. #1: Fish 59°F, chicken 50°F, cheese 53°F, sour cream 55°F, live clams 61°F, live oysters 55°F, calamari 55°F, in Walk in cooler #1. All items in cooler over night. Not prepped or cooked today. Cooler frozen up. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 7

#8Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Conch batter in low boy next to triple sink. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times dishes and towels in sink next to entrance. Cook removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#11Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at entrance. Cook provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#12Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#14Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink at entrance to kitchen. Cook provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 3

#1Basic06-09-1

Basic – 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. Fish 43°F-50°F . Tuna 41°F, in cooler on ice. Thawed inside package over night. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Stand up cooler not working , rusted no food inside. Low boy next to triple sink frozen up. Foods still in temperature, may have to be moved. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#3Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler next to triple sink. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 12:49 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.