STAR FISH COMPANY
12306 46 AVE W · CORTEZ · Manatee County · FL 34215
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed in dry storage in main kitchen area a dented can of Chili sauce and crushed tomatoes. Educated Person in charge on dented cans. Person in charge set aside for pick up and return.
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in Walk in cooler in main kitchen area raw oysters with no tag. Educated Person in charge on No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. Person in charge discarded Oysters.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in bar area Seafood Chowder (149F – Reheating). Person in charge stated that it was a reheated food product and was started in the warming unit 8:00am. Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Person in charge voluntarily discarded the Seafood Chowder.
03E-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed in bar area Seafood Chowder (149F – Reheating). Person in charge stated that it was a reheated food product and was started in the warming unit 8:00am. Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Person in charge voluntarily discarded the Seafood Chowder.
Intermediate 1
01C-01-4Intermediate – No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed in Walk in cooler in main kitchen area raw oysters with no tag. Educated Person in charge on No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. Person in charge discarded Oysters.
Basic 3
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach walk-in freezer in side area of kitchen walk way. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over fryers and Grill hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 12:22 PM.
Violation category totals
4 observation(s)
1 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.