Fish City Grill
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
90
Score
Fish City Grill has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 7, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting”, showing up six times.
The city-wide average for Lakeland sits at 85, putting Fish City Grill on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of cut okra on the floor inside the walk-in freezer.
08B-38-4
90
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher cleaning dirty dishes then handling clean dishes without changing gloves and washing hands. Manager educated team member.
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator in process of doing cook chill on house made soups, beans and queso. HACCP plan received by state and pending approval.
03G-50-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on prep table in kitchen area
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed earbud case and cellphone on prep station
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Stacked Cups at server station
24-08-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed multiple broken and cracked tiles on cook line causing water and food debris to accumulate
36-11-4
64
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on a shelf with dry storage shelf next to a container of Whirl. Near the back door.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on green cutting board. The cell phone was removed and the employee was asked to wash, rinse and sanitize the cutting board. **Corrective Action Taken**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On pans on the shelf across from the 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing a bowl of water at the 3 compartment sink. The product was put under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
82
Sep 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf in the dishwasher area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: Pans on the shelf in the dishwasher area. **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from faucet. Hand washing sink in the bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: Faucet leaking . Plumber has been called **Time Extended**
29-11-4
90
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside the walk in cooler. Cole slaw (45F - Cold Holding); shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); haddock (46F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched her nose while making drinks at the drink station. **Warning**
12A-25-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used the hand washing sink across from the dishwasher to fill a container. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf in the dishwasher area. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of chicken inside the walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Water leaking from faucet. Hand washing sink in the bar area. **Warning**
29-11-4
58
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf in the dishwasher area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: Wet nesting observed **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: Gap observed **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
90
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1,2024 **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon over cheese slices in the reach in drawers on the cook l8ne. The cheese was relocated to the back of the drawer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. **Admin Complaint**
03G-50-1
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/ Sarah Ceretto **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf in the dishwasher area. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Inside the walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of yellowtail snapper fish on the floor in front of the 3 compartment sink. The fish was removed from off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
47
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator does reduced oxygen packaging and cook chill for: clam chowder, crab bisque, gumbo, red beans, roasted jalapeño. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: No proof that the HAACP PLANS has been submitted. **Admin Complaint**
03G-50-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Left make line by sauté station lid unable to stay open on its own without having to physically tie a string to the handle **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: Lid is being tied. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
86
Aug 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
64
Dec 1, 2022
Complaint Full
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Interior of broiler has accumulation of black substance and food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At back prep sink
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of broiler soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Observed bar fly pro devices hanging on beer taps at the bar. Managerremoved **Corrected On-Site**
35B-08-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout on cook line along with damaged tiles
36-11-4
74
Sep 2, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed bag of raw scallops stored over remoulade sauce in walk in cooler. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed cook put cooked bacon on top of cobb salad with bare hand. Educated cook to use gloves or use a spoon. Spoke with management
09-01-4
Intermediate - Observed 3 oyster tags not marked with last date served, in August batch.
01C-03-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracked metal sheet pan in walk in cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Several out in back storage area **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fish City Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fish City Grill on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fish City Grill?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Fish City Grill.
How does Fish City Grill compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?
Fish City Grill most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 85.
Has Fish City Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fish City Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Fish City Grill 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 Fish City Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fish City Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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