Florida Fish Market
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026
58
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Florida Fish Market, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 6, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly 11 violations before.
Across the inspection history, “operating with an expired division of hotels” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
By comparison, the average Jacksonville facility scores 74, putting Florida Fish Market on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. June 01, 2025. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw scallops stored over ready to eat onion rings in white reach in freezer at corner of kitchen.
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed cooked chicken thawing in reach in cooler that was prepared on site then frozen with no date markings.
02C-04-5
Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Observed raw oysters removed from original package and placed in clear plastic container for storage in walk-in freezer. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all oysters. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-06-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed multiple wiping cloths used to line shelves throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
21-05-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen raw chicken thawing at room temperature by three compartment sink. Person in charge put chicken in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
58
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed; 3 live roaches in electrical outlet box next to three compartment sink. 1 live roach in back left corner of underside of unsealed wood counter next to three compartment sink. Person in charge began to clean areas and discarded live roaches. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked chicken in standing reach in cooler near rear exit of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. June 01, 2025. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed unsealed wood used as shelf for food items and clean pans next to three compartment sink.
14-06-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen raw chicken thawing in standing water in three compartment sink. Person in charge turned on running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of to-go boxes stored on floor by lemonade machine.
25-05-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in all reach in freezers in kitchen and side storage room. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease receptacle stored directly on soil at rear of establishment. **Repeat Violation**
33-23-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed soiled wiping cloth used to line food-contact shelving above prep line.
21-05-5
47
Jun 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired June 01, 2025.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed opened boxes of raw shrimp stored over bags of ice in walk-in freezer. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
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. Observed establishment has no written procedure in the event of vomiting or diarrhea. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pair of tongs stored in hand wash sink at beginning of cook line. Person in charge removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled container of white powdery substance in corner of kitchen near standing reach in freezer. Person in charge stated it was flour and labeled accordingly. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 1 unsecured CO2 tank in back maintenance storage area near office. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed white plastic container with no handle used for scooping in container of flour at corner of kitchen near standing reach in freezer. Person in charge removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket and unable to air dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed unused equipment stored behind establishment. **Repeat Violation**
33-31-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in freezer at end of cook line.
14-69-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease receptacle stored directly on soil at rear of establishment.
33-23-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair faucet at three compartment sink.
14-71-4
41
May 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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. Observed person in charge unable to provide any proof of state approved food handler training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: At callback observed no change. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
May 19, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed container of ibuprofen stored on shelf next to food items and above microwave and other food items. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed; 16 dozen shell eggs with ambient temperatures of 59-61F stored in walk-in cooler. Opened container of commercially processed mushrooms with temperatures of 59F stored in walk-in cooler. Person in charge stated these food items were placed in walk-in cooler more than 3 days prior and were not removed for any reason. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed containers of raw chicken stored over containers of ready to eat sauces in reach in cooler near rear exit. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed; opened bag of raw scallops stored on top of bag of ready to eat fries. Opened boxes of raw fish stored over opened box of ready to eat bread. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed multiple food items with temperatures of 78-111F person in charge stated were cooked 3 hours prior in reach in cooler on front line. Cooked potatoes (111F - Cooling); Cooked eggs (78F - Cooling); Cooked corn (79F - Cooling) **Warning**
01B-36-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed multiple food items with temperatures of 78-111F person in charge stated were cooked 3 hours prior in reach in cooler on front line. Stop Sale issued. Cooked potatoes (111F - Cooling); Cooked eggs (78F - Cooling); Cooked corn (79F - Cooling) **Warning**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed; 16 dozen shell eggs with ambient temperatures of 59-61F stored in walk-in cooler. Opened container of commercially processed mushrooms with temperatures of 59F stored in walk-in cooler. Person in charge stated these food items were placed in walk-in cooler more than 3 days prior and were not removed for any reason. Stop Sale issued. Sliced cheeses and cooked sausage at temperatures of 62-64F stored in reach in cooler on front line. Person in charge stated items were placed in reach in cooler 2 hours prior and moved them to freezer for rapid cooling. Ambient shell eggs (59-61F - Cold Holding); Commercially processed mushrooms (59F - Cold Holding); Cooked sausage, sliced cheeses (62-64F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Observed person in charge unable to provide written plan for vomit or diarrhea clean up.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Observed establishment selling raw oysters and not keeping oyster tags for at least 90 days.
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed; hose from faucet running into hand wash sink by cook line. Person in charge removed hose. Plastic spoon stored in hand wash sink on front line. Person in charge removed spoon. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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. Observed person in charge unable to provide any proof of state approved food handler training. **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. Observed two employees engaging in food preparation with no signed reporting agreement.
11-26-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 2 unsecured CO2 tanks stored in front of bag-in-box soda syrups near not-in-use ice machine.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking beverage from a container with no lid.
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee speaker stored on prep table next to flip top cooler.
40-06-5
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease receptacle stored directly on grass and soil at rear of establishment.
33-23-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters above cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean containers stored on drying rack next to three compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed unused equipment stored outside behind establishment.
33-31-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed; 2 unlabeled containers of white powdery substance on prep table across from cook line. 1 unlabeled container of white powdery substance on bottle shelf next to bag-in-box soda syrups.
02D-01-5
14
Feb 16, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At hose Bibb outside back door of establishment has no vaccum breaker. Operator stated he will buy one today. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-34-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand sanitizer above microwave in front lobby. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator does not have prob thermometer.
05-08-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood used for handle of walk in cooler is not sealed.
14-06-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler of kitchen area, no ambient thermometer. Operator stated he will buy this week. **Corrective Action Taken**
05-09-4
61
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bibb under front handwash sink, hose bibb at front kitchen handwash sink missing backflow preventers. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 flying insects, 1 at cook line prep table, 1 at kitchen prep sinks and two by office hallway.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at front counter handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink by back door, hot water line disconnected.
27-16-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator has expired license posted.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In kitchen glass door reach-in cooler, personal food items stored with customer food, not segregated or labeled.
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at fryers soiled with grease.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At front counter area, scoop in bulk seafood seasoning has handle touching product. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, exterior of plastic container with flour, exterior soiled with food residue.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In kitchen, interior of glass door reach-in cooler soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. In glass door reach-in cooler in kitchen, unsealed peg board used on bottom shelf. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-06-4
43
May 26, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Florida Fish Market last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Florida Fish Market on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Florida Fish Market?
Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Florida Fish Market.
How does Florida Fish Market compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Florida Fish Market most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Florida Fish Market's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Florida Fish Market have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Florida Fish Market 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 Florida Fish Market inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Florida Fish Market is inspected around three times per year on average.
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