Fish Out of Water
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
67
Score
Across the available record, Fish Out of Water has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Fish Out of Water was last inspected on Jan 29, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about seven violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked”, which has been cited three times.
Compared to other Santa Rosa Beach restaurants (averaging 94), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 12 single portion grouper individually ROP commercial packed bearing label "remove from bag and thaw under refrigeration Do not keep thawed fish in vacuum bag".
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed 4 oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
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 12 single portion grouper individually ROP commercial packed bearing label "remove from bag and thaw under refrigeration Do not keep thawed fish in vacuum bag". See Stop Sale.
06-09-1
67
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 12, 2024
Complaint Full
6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Month of September 2024 tags not marked.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards are heavily soiled on cook line. Chef has ordered new cutting boards. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink blocked with trash can on cook line. Chef removed trash can from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrub pad stored in sink and apron hanging over sink in ware washing area. Employee removed items from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Held on time- butter 73F (1:30-5:30), milk bath 76F, hush puppy mix 71F (11:00-3:00), house pimento cheese 67F (12:30-4:30). Provided establishment with written form to hold food at room temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
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. Establish printed and hung advisory near bar, establishment is making arrangements to add advisory to menus. **Corrective Action Taken**
02A-01-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup stored in ice bin in wait station. Employee removed cup from ice and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface under cutting board under food pans and over bread on cook line. Chef removed all cloths from food contact surfaces. **Corrected On-Site**
21-05-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. 2 employees wearing a watch while engaged in food preparation. Employees moved watches. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Thawing- peas 34F (2:09-2:30). Thawing peas in standing water. Must thaw under cold running water. Chef placed peas in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-06-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in between ware washing wall and ware washing rinse sink. Chef removed knife. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle stored in flour in dry storage. Chef removed scoop from flour. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloths stored on dish rack in ware washing area. Cloths were removed and sent to laundry. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
35
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items, cell phone on cutting board. Operator removed phone and sanitized board during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
95
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator will utilize triple sink for sanitizing. **Repeat Violation**
22-49-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a tube of roach bait stored on top of dish machine. Operator removed tube during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed 8 oyster tags stored with September and October tags, not date marked with last day served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink adjacent to fry station blocked by trash can.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed high temp dish machine with 175F hot water rinse temp. Operator will utilize triple sink for sanitizing. **Repeat Violation**
16-54-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe under hand wash sink located beside beverage station.
29-11-4
52
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications, thermometer attached to machine is inoperable. Run through thermometer with 120F reading. Operator will use triple sink for sanitizing. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-54-4
90
Sep 28, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fish Out of Water last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fish Out of Water on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fish Out of Water?
Across the inspection record, “clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Fish Out of Water.
How does Fish Out of Water compare to other restaurants in Santa Rosa Beach?
Fish Out of Water most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Santa Rosa Beach average of 94.
Has Fish Out of Water's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Fish Out of Water have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Fish Out of Water 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 Fish Out of Water inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fish Out of Water is inspected around two times per year on average.
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