Fishack
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
70
Score
Across the available record, Fishack has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 18, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Restaurants in Vero Beach average 77, so Fishack trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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 employee cutting oranges for house made salsa. Educated employee to put on gloves **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding); black bean salsa (54F - Cold Holding) In service for 1 hour. Advised to rapid chill **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer door has ice buildup. Small reach in freezer has ice build up **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
70
Feb 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Food in soiled container/equipment. Observed Cheese in soiled box in walk in. Operator removed cheese and discarded box. Cheese stored in hermetically sealed bags. No cross contamination **Corrected On-Site**
08B-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Blade was cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
70
Aug 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. 3 bay sink faucet leaks when turned on - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
82
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 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. In cook line cooler #1; raw fish (53F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); fish dip (53F - Cold Holding) Black beans 44f. Cold holding in shallow pan. Raw fish 45f. Cold holding. Raw Shrimp 45f. All cold holding All items in service for 3 hours. Operator moved to walk in cooler to rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
22-02-4
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. Cooler #1 -Ambient 47f Fish cooler- ambient 45f
14-74-7
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. 3 bay sink faucet leaks when turned on
29-11-4
67
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
82
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on small chest freezer is torn **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of fries in freezer **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cooks line and walk-in freezer **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
78
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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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. Reading 0ppm. Swapped chemicals and now reading 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Scallops 49 Cod 51 Cod 45 Cheese 48 Chicken 46 Conch fritters 46 Clams 46 Shredded cheese 52 Cut cabbage 52 Cut tomato 53 Bean salsa 48 Slaw 48 Feta 48 **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Operator made photo copy of original tag and placed with box **Corrected On-Site**
01C-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on small chest freezer is torn **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of fries in freezer **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cooks line and walk-in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
41
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
61
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Yellow lid on salad container
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have dust build up
23-03-4
78
Mar 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Educated operator who spoke with server **Corrected On-Site**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Grits found at 84°. Chef stated been holding for 1 hour. Recommended rapid reheat, now at 166° **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade dirty **Repeat Violation**
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. Provided a copy **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup in olive **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple containers cracked **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Inside walk-in cooler
36-02-5
45
Sep 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of black beans
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade dirty **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. **Corrected On-Site**
21-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fishack last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fishack on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fishack?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Fishack.
How does Fishack compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?
Fishack most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Vero Beach average of 77.
Has Fishack's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fishack have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Fishack 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 Fishack inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fishack is inspected around three times per year on average.
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