Fancy Fish

732 Belvedere Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33405

Seafood

Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026

Score

High Risk

Fancy Fish has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent report on file is from Feb 13, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 13 violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.

“Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in West Palm Beach average 79, so Fancy Fish trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 13, 2026

Routine - Food

5 critical violations. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 13 violations

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee touching jeans and cell phone then without washing hand start food service **Warning**

12A-16-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw meatball mix and raw eggs above cut lettuce , and sliced tomatoes. Operator placed raw food on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed fish soup overnight (49F - Cold holding ) see stop sale Observed cut lettuce, (52F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); shrimp cocktail (56F - Cold Holding) overnight see stop sale **Warning**

01B-02-5

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 200+ppm); Operator corrected triple sink (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

41-18-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Observed fish soup overnight (49F - Cold holding ) Due to top of refrigerator blocking airflow .see stop sale 2) Observed cut lettuce, (52F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); shrimp cocktail (56F - Cold Holding) overnight see stop sale **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed blue substance and unlabeled spray bottle **Warning**

41-17-4

Intermediate - No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines. Observed plastic container in front hand sink **Warning**

31A-01-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter hand sink. **Warning**

31B-02-4

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**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Operator has red snapper on menu but buys lane snapper and has no red snapper in store or receipts for the last 30 days for red snapper.. **Admin Complaint**

52-04-5

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on top of ice machine. Operator removed **Warning**

10-12-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of plastic water on floor . **Warning**

08B-38-4

Nov 21, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed blue substance in unlabeled bottle.

41-17-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fancy Fish last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fancy Fish on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fancy Fish?

Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fancy Fish.

How does Fancy Fish compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?

Fancy Fish most recently scored 23 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.

Has Fancy Fish's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Fancy Fish have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Fancy Fish means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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