FLYING FISH TAPHOUSE
1341 AIRPORT RD · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32218
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked potatoes prepared yesterday stored in walk in cooler overnight 45F. Potatoes discarded. See stop sale.
01B-36-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked potatoes prepared yesterday stored in walk in cooler overnight 45F. Potatoes discarded. See stop sale.
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. Dish machine tested 0ppm. Manager called service company. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Faucet in mop sink area has no vacuum breaker.
Intermediate 7
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink at end of cook line in kitchen as evidenced by ice in sink.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in outside bar.
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved for roll up doors in outside bar area. Doors are not indicated as such on original plans. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. No training records could be provided for any employee. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof for any employee.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink by walk in cooler. Soap provided.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing chemical cleaner stored by dish area. Solution discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 12
21-19-4Basic – Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Red sanitizer bucket on prep table near cook line. Bucket moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 06/01/2023.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on cook line.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two employee drinks on shelf with clean utensils in bar area. Drinks moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
51-09-4Basic – Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. License states 276 seat. Inspector counted 316.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs and knives stored in buckets of water 85F. Utensils removed from water. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink at inside bar. Sign found and posted. Hand washing sink at outside bar. Inspector emailed sign. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Two employee drinks in middle reach in cooler on cook line. Drinks removed. **Corrected On-Site**
25-09-4Basic – Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Unwrapped black straws on bar top. Straws moved from customer reach. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth in bar area. Cloth removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 12:57 PM.
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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.