PALMETTO, Manatee County

SAILFISH GRILLE

8830 BARRIER COAST TRL, PALMETTO, FL 34221

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
3 Basic
May 28, 2026
City
PALMETTO
County
Manatee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

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.

May 28, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

22-20-5

Detail 24598325

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice Machine soiled. Repeat Violation

21-44-1

Detail 24598323

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored near condiments. Manager removed bucket. Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 24598324

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed tomatoes stored above ready to eat noodles. Manager removed tomatoes. Corrected On-Site

48-04-4

Detail 24598326

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed propane tank next to outdoor bar under attached building structure cover. Manager removed tank to exterior of building. Corrected On-Site

Feb 25, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 11

12A-08-4

Detail 24396619

High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Observed the hot water at the server and bar hand sinks not able to get to the sinks. Operator called in a plumber to work on them.

08A-05-6

Detail 24396617

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked chicken wings in a reach in cooler. Operator swapped them. Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 24396612

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed commercially reduced oxygen packaged mahi not removed from its packaging before thawed. Operator willingly disposed of the product.

03B-01-6

Detail 24396614

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Mashed potatoes (120F - Hot Holding) Operator stated it had been out for approximately 30min , operator gave it a stir and placed it back in the steamer to get to 165F. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 24396613

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a bottle of body lotion stored with ketchup and other condiment. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

12A-03-4

Detail 24396611

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee reinsert their hands in the bar dump sink. Operator reviewed its proper use with the employee.

16-62-1

Detail 24396615

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no device to measure their high temp dish machines.

22-20-5

Detail 24396621

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black buildup inside their ice machine. Repeat Violation

06-09-1

Detail 24396616

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. Observed commercially reduced oxygen packaged mahi not removed from its packaging before thawed. Operator willingly disposed of the product. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 24396620

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed their cutting boards on the make tables heavily grooved.

33-11-4

Detail 24396618

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed them missing a drain plug at their shared dumpster.

Sep 4, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

02C-01-5

Detail 24009016

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.observed cooked pasta date marked 8/22/25 in walk in cooler.Person in charge voluntarily discarded. Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 24009018

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. observed cooked pasta date marked 8/22/25 in walk in cooler.Person in charge voluntarily discarded.

22-02-4

Detail 24009020

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.observed in back kitchen area can opener soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned can opener. Corrected On-Site

02B-02-5

Detail 24009015

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed Person in charge a copy of the form . Person in charge printed and posted. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 24009021

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

06-09-1

Detail 24009019

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.educated Person in charge . Person in charge opened package. Corrected On-Site

33-19-4

Detail 24009017

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.Person in charge cleaned up garbage. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 24009022

Basic - Open dumpster lid.Person in charge closed lid. Corrected On-Site

Mar 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

11-26-1

Detail 23629938

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. Observed some employees with no written plan.

14-09-4

Detail 23629939

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed small green cutting board heavily grooved.

35B-01-4

Detail 23629936

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath rear kitchen exit door. Maintenance man replaced threshold. Corrected On-Site

33-11-4

Detail 23629940

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed missing drain plug. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 23629937

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed misssing sign on hand wash sink in bar area.

Oct 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

01B-13-4

Detail 23307822

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed a package of reduced oxygen packed tuna not removed from packaging before being thawed. Operator willingly disposed of the tuna.

22-02-4

Detail 23307820

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black build up on the left side bar soda nozzle.

31B-03-4

Detail 23307821

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap provided at the back prep hand wash sink.

22-20-5

Detail 23307824

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up in the ice machine.

06-09-1

Detail 23307819

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. Observed a package of reduced oxygen packed tuna not removed from packaging before being thawed. Operator willingly disposed of the tuna. Corrective Action Taken

33-11-4

Detail 23307823

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed a missing drain plug for their dumpster.

Jun 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53A-03-7

Detail 22792530

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ . Observed manager with expired certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-10: Chef took course on 3-21-2024 and is scheduled to take the food manager exam on 4/15/2024 at 11:20am. He tried to take the exam on 3/25 and was unable to take due to work restriction. Time Extended

53B-13-5

Detail 22792531

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employees with current certification. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-10: Chef has ordered booklets for food handler training. He is unable to proctor exams till he is certified on April 15,2024. He will administer as soon as he is certified. Time Extended

Jan 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

50-17-3

Detail 22609307

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed current license expired 12-1-23.

53A-03-7

Detail 22609305

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ . Observed manager with expired certification. Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 22609308

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employees with current certification.

02D-01-5

Detail 22609306

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour bin not labeled. Operator labeled bin. Corrected On-Site

Aug 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

11-26-1

Detail 22212369

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. Observed some employees with no employee reporting forms completed.

53B-13-5

Detail 22212366

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employees with no training.

31B-04-4

Detail 22212368

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing hand wash signs at kitchen hand wash sinks. No hand wash signs in restrooms.

02D-01-5

Detail 22212367

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles on food line not labeled. Chef labeled bottles. Corrected On-Site

Mar 16, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

11-27-4

Detail 21862126

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. Observed no clean up plan in place. Inspector will email.

31B-04-4

Detail 21862125

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash signs at sinks.