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STAR FISH COMPANY

12306 46 AVE W · CORTEZ · Manatee County · FL 34215

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 19, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3431038
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8720064
DBPR license5105833

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#3High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef burgers over fish in 2 door reach-in cooler in new kitchen. Operator moved products and placed them according to cook temperatures. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 2

#4Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a water pitcher in handwashing sink. Operator removed pitcher. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – 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 D. Roggenkamp, J. Peralta, R. Gibbs food handler training expired. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 2

#1Basic32-05-4

Basic – Bathroom facility in disrepair. Both men's and women's bathrooms are unusable at the time of this inspection. Operator stated that bathrooms are in the process of being repaired. Operation has been allowed to use the bathrooms next door at the fish house owned by same owner. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed bowl being used to dispense grits in food prep area. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 1:55 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.