Citrus Park, Hillsborough County

FLORIDA CRACKER FISH COMPANY

7604 EHRLICH RD, Citrus Park, FL 33625

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 Intermediate
Apr 29, 2026
City
Citrus Park
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
9

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.

Apr 29, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

02C-03-5

Detail 24545410

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk reach in cooler front service area

10-17-4

Detail 24545409

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Prep kitchen back of the house.

08B-17-4

Detail 24545411

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocados over ready to eat bucket of pickles walk in cooler manager removed to proper storage Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jan 8, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Basic: 9Total: 13

02C-01-5

Detail 24290546

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Coleslaw, tomato sauce, home made salad dressing marked with a date that exceeds 7 days

01B-24-5

Detail 24290555

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Coleslaw tomato, tomato based sauce, homemade salad dressing.

03A-02-5

Detail 24290552

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried grits 75F held at room temperature. There was a time stamp of 2:00pm with in 4 hours. Operator added to list of time as a public health control.

41-10-4

Detail 24290544

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer stored on prep table. Discussed the need to store chemicals away from food or clean equipment. Operator moved sanitizer to gain compliance. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 24290547

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board stored clean has deep grooves

24-08-4

Detail 24290553

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Stacked food containers not completely dry. Discussed with operator the need to have staff let utensils completely dry before stacking

33-19-4

Detail 24290550

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Enclosed where dumpsters used to be has an accumulation of garbage on the pad.

33-23-4

Detail 24290556

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Operator moved dumpster to a new area but not on pad.

10-20-4

Detail 24290551

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

23-03-4

Detail 24290543

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan on cook line has a build up of dust.

08B-17-4

Detail 24290548

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored above ready-to-eat food. Operator rearranged produce to gain compliance Corrected On-Site

29-40-4

Detail 24290545

Basic - Water tank, pump and hoses not operated properly to prevent backflow and other contamination of the water supply. Mop sink needs back flow on splitter on side that does not go into chemical

02D-01-5

Detail 24290554

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles and spice shakers on cook line not labeled with common name. Discussed the need to label all food removed from its original container Repeat Violation

48-04-4

Detail 24290549

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Several LP tanksused for outside heaters stored in room at rear of the building

Feb 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 9

08A-04-5

Detail 23553849

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shelled eggs stored over eggplant in walkin cooler. Employee placed raw shelled eggs on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

01C-03-4

Detail 23553853

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

31A-09-4

Detail 23553857

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can blocking hand sink in dish area. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23553855

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice and cooked potatoes in walkin cooler.

50-09-4

Detail 23553852

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

12B-07-4

Detail 23553851

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table on cook line. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23553854

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup along walkin freezer door frame.

06-01-5

Detail 23553856

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawing in standing water at prep sink Employee placed in dry cold running water Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23553850

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour not labeled on cook line adjacent to fryers. Employee labeled Corrected On-Site

Nov 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

31A-09-4

Detail 23368813

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At bar, large equipment blocked access to handwash sink at corner. Operator moved equipment aside and gained access to handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

01C-03-4

Detail 23368815

Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served.

16-55-4

Detail 23368816

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. Ran dish machine multiple times, tested chlorine at 0ppm. No warewashing at time of inspection, three-compartments sink is setup, operator contacted dish machine service company at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken

10-01-5

Detail 23368814

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In flour bin. Operator moved handle up. Corrected On-Site

Apr 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 22835007

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over corn bread mix in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 22835005

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw oyster with no tags.

01C-04-4

Detail 22835008

Intermediate - Container of raw pre-shucked oysters does not have a proper label. See stop sale.

31A-09-4

Detail 22835006

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by a trash can at food prep area behind cook line. Operator relocated trash can away from handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22835010

Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of Mac n cheese and other food items stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 22835009

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site

Oct 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 8

08A-11-5

Detail 22382606

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw shell eggs stored over bottle buttermilks in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22382611

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw shell oyster (46-48F ambient - Cold Holding), operator moved to walk-in cooler. Re temped: 42F. Corrected On-Site

01C-03-4

Detail 22382607

Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served.

02A-01-4

Detail 22382609

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided by email. Operator print and post at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

02B-02-5

Detail 22382612

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided by email. Operator print and post at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22382610

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employees drinks stored over cutting board on reach-in cooler at cook line. Operator moved drinks to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22382605

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in freezer gasket torn on cook line.

08B-38-4

Detail 22382608

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oils stored on floor in storage room. Operator removed from floor. Corrected On-Site

Apr 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 8

11-27-4

Detail 21783242

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 by email. Printed and posted at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21783240

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed tea bag, lemon wedges and scrubbing pad in handwash sink at front service area. Discussed with operator about handwash sink for handwash only. Operator discarded items and cleaned the handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21783241

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. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 21783238

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 by email Warning

10-20-4

Detail 21783236

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

51-13-4

Detail 21783235

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Print and posted at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 21783239

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sinks at dish machine area and at bar. Warning

25-02-4

Detail 21783237

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic forks and spoons at front service area. Employees starts to reorganize at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Sep 7, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.