Fine Swine
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
95
Score
Fine Swine appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. Fine Swine was last inspected on Dec 2, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, showing up two times.
Restaurants in St. James City average 80, so Fine Swine is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Oct 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
74
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
43
Dec 20, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. The stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen ambient temperature 48F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: **Time Extended**
14-74-7
95
Oct 21, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw cat fish (48F - Cold Holding); raw wallaeye (47F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. The operator placed ice on the raw products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over ready to eat chicken wings in reach-in cooler beside deep frier. The operator moved the raw chicken to bottom shelf in reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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 - 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. Printed out Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-103 for owner. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink used to store dirty utensils. The utensils was removed from handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. The stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen ambient temperature 48F. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
45
Jul 15, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
64
May 19, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
70
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw scallops and raw grouper over ready to eat chicken wings. The manager mover chicken wings to another cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
22-02-4
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103 **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between contact with different raw animal products. Educated on cleaning and sanitizing between contact with different raw animal and food products. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-23-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
58
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed scouring pad in hand washing sink beside dishwashing machine.
31A-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of tomatoes on floor in walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed drinks in stand up reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
21-38-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fine Swine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fine Swine on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fine Swine?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fine Swine.
How does Fine Swine compare to other restaurants in St. James City?
Fine Swine most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the St. James City average of 80.
Has Fine Swine's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fine Swine have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Fine Swine means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Fine Swine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fine Swine is inspected around three times per year on average.
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