STAR FISH COMPANY
12306 46 AVE W · CORTEZ · Manatee County · FL 34215
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over ready to eat coleslaw in the right side kitchen reach in cooler. Operator moved the fish. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the right side cook line: Cut tomatoes (56F – Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 1 hr. Operator placed ice around them. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the right side kitchen: Fish (96F – Hot Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 30minutes. Operator disposed of the fish of his choice. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 3
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee wash hands in a dump sink. Instructed operator on proper washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for their quaternary triple sink.
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired: Karen S, Ralph G.
Basic 4
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed multiple carbon dioxide tanks not secured in the storage walk way. Operator secured them with a bungee cord. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee working in the right side kitchen with no hair restraint.
36-01-4Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease buildup under the left side kitchen cook line.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at the prep hand wash sink. Operator placed a sign. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 6, 2026 1:43 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.