Homosassa, Citrus County

FISH TALES SPORTS BAR AND GRILL

4522 S SUNCOAST BLVD, Homosassa, FL 34446

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
2 Intermediate
Oct 17, 2023
City
Homosassa
County
Citrus
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
8

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Oct 17, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

31B-02-4

Detail 22373497

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Multiple paper towel dispensers in establishment not operating, cooks line, behind bar. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-17: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 22373496

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Person in Charge could not provide proof of training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-17: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: Admin Complaint

36-73-4

Detail 22373499

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind prep area near ice machine Under shelves in dry storage Under shelves in walk in cooler Behind cook line equipment Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-17: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: Time Extended

05-09-4

Detail 22373498

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In salad prep unit Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-17: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: Time Extended

Aug 24, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

31B-02-4

Detail 22229818

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Multiple paper towel dispensers in establishment not operating, cooks line, behind bar. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-17: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 22229815

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Person in Charge could not provide proof of training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-17: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 22229816

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. On door seal Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-17: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 22229814

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind prep area near ice machine Under shelves in dry storage Under shelves in walk in cooler Behind cook line equipment Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-17: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Time Extended

05-09-4

Detail 22229817

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In salad prep unit Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-17: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Time Extended

Aug 17, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 5Basic: 5Total: 10

11-27-4

Detail 22211086

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-17: Time Extended

53A-01-7

Detail 22211089

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge could not provide proof of CFM Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-17: Time Extended

31B-02-4

Detail 22211087

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Multiple paper towel dispensers in establishment not operating, cooks line, behind bar. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-17: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 22211088

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Person in Charge could not provide proof of training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-17: Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 22211092

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-17: Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 22211083

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. On door seal Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-17: Time Extended

06-09-1

Detail 22211085

Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. Multiple rop fish portions in walk in cooler not open before thawing. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-17: Time Extended

16-55-4

Detail 22211084

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Sanitizer hooked up to dish machine is empty. No other bucket of sanitizer available Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-17: Machine has new sanitizer hooked up, still not properly sanitizing Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 22211091

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind prep area near ice machine Under shelves in dry storage Under shelves in walk in cooler Behind cook line equipment Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-17: Time Extended

05-09-4

Detail 22211090

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In salad prep unit Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-17: Time Extended

Aug 15, 2023

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 7Basic: 8Total: 20

41-07-4

Detail 22203775

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee vitamins on counter in second area near coffee machine. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22203776

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cut raw beef portions stored above Ready to eat items in walk in cooler. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22203758

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Repeat Violation Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22203774

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in walk in cooler: Shrimp ceviche 57F, Diced ham 57F, Diced turkey 57F, Cooked pasta 56F, Seafood chowder 51F, Clam Chowder 50F, Whipped cream 50F, Ranch 49F, Cut beef 52F, Butter pats 51F, Cheesecake 50F, Onion soup 52F, Clams 54F, Tilapia 52F, Shucked oysters 54F, Tuna 56F, Lobster meat 52F, Mahi 52F, Grouper 50F, Salmon 51F, Mussels 54F, Shrimp 53F, Haddock 50F, Ground beef 49F, Beef 51F Items in salad prep cooler Ranch 54F, Blue chz 53F, Potato salad 54F, Coleslaw 55F, Cut tomatoes 52F, Shredded cheddar 53F, Cut lettuce 62F Operator has no temperature log, does not know when temperatures were last checked. Operator states all items have been in walk in cooler and prep cooler over night, none have been prepped today. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 22203772

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Surface sanitizer spray in service window near clean dishes and cut lemons. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22203767

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22203759

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled with food residue Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 22203764

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge could not provide proof of CFM Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22203760

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Multiple paper towel dispensers in establishment not operating, cooks line, behind bar. Repeat Violation Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22203771

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. Person in Charge could not provide proof of training. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22203762

Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation Warning

16-43-4

Detail 22203763

Intermediate - Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use. Bartender stated she tested the quaternary sanitizer at the three compartment sink, the test strips she showed that she used are for chlorine. Educated employee on proper test strip and usage. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22203765

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. On door seal Warning

06-09-1

Detail 22203773

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. Multiple rop fish portions in walk in cooler not open before thawing. Repeat Violation Warning

16-55-4

Detail 22203761

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Sanitizer hooked up to dish machine is empty. No other bucket of sanitizer available Warning

08B-49-4

Detail 22203766

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Multiple personal food items in walk-in cooler with/above food for service. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22203770

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drinks on counter and on shelf in reach in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

36-73-4

Detail 22203768

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind prep area near ice machine Under shelves in dry storage Under shelves in walk in cooler Behind cook line equipment Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22203769

Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple items on floor in walk in cooler and freezer. Repeat Violation Warning

05-09-4

Detail 22203777

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In salad prep unit Warning

Jul 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

01C-03-4

Detail 22129018

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: Time Extended

01C-02-4

Detail 22129019

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 22129017

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In kitchen behind/under all equipment soiled Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: Time Extended

Jul 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 7Total: 15

01B-02-5

Detail 22126253

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Entire cooler on cooks line not operating properly. Item from entire cooler on cooks line ranged from 50F-70F. Operator states items have been in cooler since the previous day, no temperature log or temperature checking had been done either day. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22126252

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Swiss cheese (62F - Cold Holding); Provolone Cheese (64F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (66F - Cold Holding); American Cheese (62F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (64F - Cold Holding); cut iceberg lettuce (59F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (58F - Cold Holding); sour cream (56F - Cold Holding); Sliced Ham (55F - Cold Holding); Lobster Bisque (60F - Cold Holding); Shrimp Ceviche (59F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella Cheeae (53F - Cold Holding); Turkey (55F - Cold Holding); Heavy Cream (58F - Cold Holding); Half and Half (57F - Cold Holding) Item from entire cooler on cooks line ranged from 50F-70F. Operator states items have been in cooler since the previous day, no temperature log or temperature checking had been done either day. Repeat Violation Warning

01C-03-4

Detail 22126260

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22126254

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with DBPR HR Forms 5030-103 and 5030-104 Corrective Action Taken Warning

01C-02-4

Detail 22126265

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Repeat Violation Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22126259

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soda nozzle and holster behind bar Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22126258

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In men's room. Operator replaced Corrected On-Site Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22126255

Intermediate - 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. Provided operator with DBPR HR Forms 5030-103 and 5030-104 Corrective Action Taken Warning

06-09-1

Detail 22126264

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. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 22126257

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired February 2023 Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22126262

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee radio and cup on shelf above clean plates. Operator removed Repeat Violation Warning

36-73-4

Detail 22126266

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In kitchen behind/under all equipment soiled Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22126263

Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22126261

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Below prep tables soiled Storage racks soiled Warning

22-16-4

Detail 22126256

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On cooks line cooler interior soiled Warning

Mar 1, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

22-41-4

Detail 21824293

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High 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. 0 ppm at dish machine in kitchen 0ppm at dish machine in bar area Operator set up 3 compartment sink to manually sanitize. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-01: 0 ppm at dish machine in kitchen 0ppm at dish machine in bar area Operator set up 3 compartment sink to manually sanitize. Time Extended

08A-05-6

Detail 21824291

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over butter in walk in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-01: Time Extended

01C-02-4

Detail 21824294

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/oyster tags for 90 days. Current boxes are the only tags available Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-01: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 21824292

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under 3 compartment sink area Under kitchen equipment Multiple ceiling tiles soiled in kitchen area Floor tiles in disrepair in hot water heater area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-01: Time Extended

Feb 24, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 10

22-41-4

Detail 21810756

High 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. 0 ppm at dish machine in kitchen 0ppm at dish machine in bar area Operator set up 3 compartment sink to manually sanitize. Corrected On-Site Warning

50-08-7

Detail 21810765

High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Warning

01D-01-5

Detail 21810761

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Shrimp for ceviche. Operator had distributor send parasite destruction letter. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 21810762

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over butter in walk in cooler Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21810759

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. diced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); potato salad (48F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (50F - Cold Holding) Salad cooler, operator states items were pulled from refrigeration at 11:30am. Operator placed items in walk in freezer to rapidly chill. Recheck Diced tomatoes 42 Sliced tomatoes 43 Potatoe salad 43 Coleslaw 43 Corrected On-Site Warning

01C-02-4

Detail 21810760

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/oyster tags for 90 days. Current boxes are the only tags available Warning

02B-04-5

Detail 21810758

Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Shrimp ceviche is raw, not noted on menu. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 21810763

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speakers on top of microwave in cook line area Jacket on top of bulk flour in kitchen area Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21810764

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under 3 compartment sink area Under kitchen equipment Multiple ceiling tiles soiled in kitchen area Floor tiles in disrepair in hot water heater area Warning

10-20-4

Detail 21810757

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handle. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning