Brothers Fish House
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025
74
Score
Brothers Fish House has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 16, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “unsealed concrete floor in food preparation” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
That's lower than the typical Port Charlotte restaurant, which scores around 82. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale buildup inside the Dish Machine. Operator cleaned the interior of Dish Machine. **Corrected On-Site**
16-23-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed residue buildup on the wall at ware washing area. Operator cleaned the wall. **Corrected On-Site**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled at prep table. Operator labeled the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
74
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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. Observed chlorine sanitizer 0ppm on measuring device due to empty sanitizer container. Operator replaced the empty sanitizer container. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Expired chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired chlorine test strips dated 10/22.
16-37-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple cups stacked wet with no airflow at wait station next to soda fountain machine. Operator removed the cups from being stacked to allow airflow. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
74
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Maximino Nunez Padron, 11/01/2019. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-02-5
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint at cookline. Employee placed hair restraint over their head. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
64
Oct 17, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed no expiration date on the foodhandler training certificates. Operator completed the documents. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at prep area handwash sink.
27-16-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at prep area handwash sink. Operator placed soap at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
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. Observed no consumer advisory posted for raw oysters. Operator able to provide the document by the end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02A-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at prep area handwash sink.
31B-04-4
64
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
78
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation**
50-17-3
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed behind Walk in Cooler and Make Table handles. Educated the operator.
23-24-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed the lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
67
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: Observed throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-02-5
95
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over okra at Reach in Freezer. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01C-03-4
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. **Warning**
01C-02-4
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**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at prep area. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-02-5
52
Jan 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
58
Jul 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, residue buildup. Observed ice chute at soda fountain machine.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple cups at wait station. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items at Walk in Cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple containers of flour and salt at kitchen.
02D-01-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brothers Fish House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Brothers Fish House on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Brothers Fish House?
Across the inspection record, “unsealed concrete floor in food preparation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Brothers Fish House.
How does Brothers Fish House compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?
Brothers Fish House most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Charlotte average of 82.
Has Brothers Fish House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Brothers Fish House have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Brothers Fish House means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Brothers Fish House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Brothers Fish House is inspected around three times per year on average.
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