Flying Fish Taphouse
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
90
Score
Public records show 16 inspections at Flying Fish Taphouse stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Feb 18, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.
Looking across the full record, “establishment did not report seating change” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
The city-wide average for Jacksonville sits at 74, putting Flying Fish Taphouse on the better side of that line. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
16
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. In kitchen, plans show sink next to AltoSham is a single handwash sink. Establishment has a double bay sink with both sides being used as a prep at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: Time extended for 60 day callback. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: No change in layout, no plans approved at time at callback. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
90
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. In kitchen, plans show sink next to AltoSham is a single handwash sink. Establishment has a double bay sink with both sides being used as a prep at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: Time extended for 60 day callback. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 15 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line in reach-in cooler drawers under flat top, chicken (47F - Cold Holding); beef (49F - Cold Holding); cod (44F - Cold Holding); mahi (46, 47F - Cold Holding); shrimp (57F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items placed in cooler 3 hours prior from walk-in cooler. Items moved to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At cook line in bottom section of reach-in cooler across from grill, cooked bacon stored on bottom shelf below raw fish. At cook line in reach-in cooler drawers at flat top, cooked sausage/chicken bags stored below raw fish. At cook line reach-in freezer, open bag of raw chicken fingers stored over bag of sweet tots. All items moved to correct storage levels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One Certified Food Manager certification for J. Rozinsky expired 11/22/2025.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink by ice machine, no paper towels. Employee supplied. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. In kitchen, plans show sink next to AltoSham is a single handwash sink. Establishment has a double bay sink with both sides being used as a prep at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In prep area, no soap at handwash sink by altosham.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At cook line reach-in cooler, wings cooked yesterday morning not dated. At salad prep table reach-in cooler, potato salad prepared 2 days prior not dated. Manager dated both items. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar, spray bottles of window cleaner and degreaser not labeled. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. License states 276 seats, operator stated establishment has 356 seats including outside seating. **Repeat Violation**
51-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk-in cooler, standing water on floor. At dish area, standing water on floor from dish machine. At ice machine, standing water on floor from ice machine.
36-22-4
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, floor and wall at fry station have grease build up. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid on bulk cornstarch container cracked/chipped.
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. At soda storage rack, ace of bag-in-box soda stored on floor. Manager moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk-in freezer, ice build up on floor and cooling unit.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At prep area, no handwash sign at sink by altosham.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In kitchen, exterior of bulk flour container and exterior of bulk panko container soiled. At cook line, hood filters have grease build up. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler/walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In walk-in cooler, multiple shelves have build up of black mold-like substance.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. At prep area, sink next to altosham not draining.
29-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In prep area salad reach-in cooler, plastic cup used as scoop in ranch dressing. In bulk panko breading container, metal pot used as scoop. Both items removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. At cook line, cover missing on floor drain. **Repeat Violation**
29-18-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In kitchen, multiple employee drinks on prep tables. Operator removed all drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At prep area, employee jacket stored on shelf with/above food items. Employee removed jacket. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At dish area, containers stacked before air drying. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
19
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. In kitchen, plans show sink next to AltoSham is a single handwash sink. Establishment has a double bay sink with one side being used as a prep sink and other side used as handwash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: No change at callback, time extension to 60 days. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-15: At callback, both sides of sink are being used for prep. No plans submitted at time of callback. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
90
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. In kitchen, plans show sink next to AltoSham is a single handwash sink. Establishment has a double bay sink with one side being used as a prep sink and other side used as handwash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: No change at callback, time extension to 60 days. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach-in cooler at fry station, chicken (53F - Cold Holding); shrimp (57F - Cold Holding); calamari (55F - Cold Holding); crawfish (54F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items placed in cooler just before opening. Fans and thermometer not on. Unit plugged into tripped outlet. Employee reset outlet, unit cooled to 37f ambient. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At cook line in bottom section of reach-in cooler across from grill, cooked bacon stored on bottom shelf below raw fish. Employee moved bacon. In walk-in cooler, packages of cooked crawfish stored below raw shrimp **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. In kitchen, plans show sink next to AltoSham is a single handwash sink. Establishment has a double bay sink with one side being used as a prep sink and other side used as handwash sink. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In dining room, spray bottle with blue chemical not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At prep area, souffle cup used in bulk flour container on dry storage shelf. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards have grooves, cut edges and/or burn spots.
14-09-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. At fry station has, floor drain in walkway missing cover.
29-18-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At dish area, on clean dish shelves, plastic containers stacked before air drying. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. License states 276 seats, operator stated establishment has 356 seats including outside seating. **Repeat Violation**
51-09-4
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, floor at fry station has grease build up. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At cook line grill station, tongs stored hanging on front of grill. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, hood filters over cooking equipment have build up. At fry station, exterior of bulk flour container soiled. At dining room wait station, bottom of soda heads have mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. At cook line, hood system over cooking equipment has build up. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At prep area, bulk flour container not labeled. At wait station, bulk sugar container not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
37
Jan 13, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, container of raw snapper stored over container of cooked stone crab claws.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At indoor bar, one soda gunsoiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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/ 5 employees present due inspection, no Certified Food Manager present. Certified Food Manager arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen, 2 handwash sinks missing paper towels. Operator stated they are waiting on delivery. Delivery arrived during inspection, towels stocked. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At prep area, bulk cornstarch container not labeled. At wait station, bulk sugar container not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. At cook line, finish worn off on floor, leaving unsealed concrete/rough surface.
36-02-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At outdoor bar, 2 handwash sinks missing signs.
31B-04-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In prep area, scoop in bulk flour container has handle touching product. At wait station, up in bulk sugar container has handle touching product. At kitchen drink station, ice scoop handle touching ice. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. At cook line, hood system over grill has build up.
36-50-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At indoor bar, glass freezer has build up of broken glass debris in bottom.
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, hood filters over fryers have grease build up. At cook line, multiple gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At cook line, tongs stored on grill front ledge.
10-20-4
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, floor under/behind cooking equipment has build up. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. License states 276 seats, operator stated establishment has 356 seats including outside seating. **Repeat Violation**
51-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At dish area, on clean dish shelves, plastic containers stacked before air drying.
24-08-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At prep area, styrofoam cup used as scoop in bulk rice container. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
35
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In make line reach-in cooler, pasta shells dated 8/6- 14 days.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At make line reach-in freezer, open bag of raw red shrimp stored over bags of fries. Employee rearranged items to,proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm), operator called for service. Setting up sanitizer sink until repair is made. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach-in coolers on cookline, ranch (48F - Cold Holding); slaw (47F - Cold Holding). In reach-in cooler drawers under flattop, beef (53F - Cold Holding); shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); fish (45F - Cold Holding). All,items placed out from walk-in cooler in last 2 hours. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At prep area, can opener blade has build up. At bar, one soda gun has build up.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At bar, step ladder blocking easy access to handwash sink. Operator moved ladder. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At bar, handwash sink by triple sink used as a dump sink as evidenced by ice in sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator not able to find chlorine test strips for dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At frying station, lid for seasoned flour has build up. On make line, reach-in cooler gasket and front of cooler has build up. At cook line, hood filters over grill have build up. At prep area, guard on table top stand mixer has encrusted residue. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At dish area, clean plastic containers have tape and tape residue. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. At prep station, sanitizer bucket stored on shelf with and above sauces. Operator moved bucket to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-44-1
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At prep area, bulk seafood breader container not labeled. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At fry station, scoop in seasoned flour has broken handle. Scoop discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At make line, employee drink on counter of reach-in cooler. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. License states 276 seats, operator stated establishment has 356 seats including outside seating. Emailed operator seating change evaluation form. **Repeat Violation**
51-09-4
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, wall at fry station soiled. At cook line, floor under equipment has build up.
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 prep area, scoop in panko breading touching product. At wait station, scoop in ice bin touching ice. Operator moved scoops. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
23
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Squeeze bottles of juice stored in ice at bar make station.
01B-03-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In bottom section of reach-in cooler at fry station, raw chicken stored above fish and shrimp. Operator moved chicken. In reach-in cooler drawers at cook line, cooked chicken sausage mix stored in bottom drawer below raw shrimp with no solid divider. Operator moved cooked mix to,top drawer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Squeeze bottles of juice stored in ice at bar make station.
08B-56-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. At cook line, employee breaded raw shrimp, changed gloves and handled spatula and plate without washing hands. Operator spoke to employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At bar, spray bottle hanging on front of sink. Operator moved bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator missing chlorine test strips for dish machine.
16-37-1
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. Two employees present, hired less than 60 days, no proof available. Emailed operator DBPR form 5030-103
11-26-1
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Towel dispenser at handwash sink by ice machine jammed. Operator fixed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In bottom section of reach-in cooler on cook line, chicken wings cooked yesterday morning not dated. In bottom section of reach-in cooler at cook line, open container of liquid eggs opened yesterday for brunch, not dated. Operator had items dated. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink by ice machine, hot water turned off. Operator turned hot water on. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. At fry station reach-in cooler, sanitizer bucket stored on top shelf of cooler. Operator moved bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-44-1
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. On lower shelf at wait station, electric cord stored on coffee filters. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On lower shelf at wait station, bulk sugar container not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At dish area, plastic containers have residue from date tape. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over fryers have build up.
23-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at outside bar. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At cook line, tongs stored on grill handle. Operator moved to hot water. Also at soda dispenser, ice scoop touching ice. Operator removed scoop from ice. Also, utensils at bar make station stored in standing water 67f. Operator removed from water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. License states 276, operator stated establishment has 356 seats including outside seating. Emailed operator seating change form. **Repeat Violation**
51-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At dish area, plastic containers stacked before air drying. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
19
Oct 20, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Sep 13, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved for roll up doors in outside bar area. Doors are not indicated as such on original plans. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: Plans still not submitted and approved. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: Plans still not submitted and approved. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Plans still not submitted AND approved. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
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. No training records could be provided for any employee. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: No training records could be provided. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: No training records could be provided. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Training records still not completed. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
82
Sep 6, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Dish machine tested 0ppm. Manager called service company. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: Dish machine still not sanitizing properly. Person in Charge states that dish machine repair company is coming tomorrow. Establishment is currently closed for other mechanical issues. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: Dish machine still not sanitizing - ran approximately 5 dish racks through and manager tried priming line as well - test 0ppm with both inspector and establishment test strips. **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved for roll up doors in outside bar area. Doors are not indicated as such on original plans. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: Plans still not submitted and approved. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: Plans still not submitted and approved. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
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. No training records could be provided for any employee. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: No training records could be provided. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: No training records could be provided. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
70
Aug 28, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Dish machine tested 0ppm. Manager called service company. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: Dish machine still not sanitizing properly. Person in Charge states that dish machine repair company is coming tomorrow. Establishment is currently closed for other mechanical issues. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved for roll up doors in outside bar area. Doors are not indicated as such on original plans. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: Plans still not submitted and approved. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
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. No training records could be provided for any employee. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: No training records could be provided. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
70
Aug 21, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
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
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
15
Apr 24, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Flying Fish Taphouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Flying Fish Taphouse on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Flying Fish Taphouse?
Across the inspection record, “establishment did not report seating change” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Flying Fish Taphouse.
How does Flying Fish Taphouse compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Flying Fish Taphouse most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Flying Fish Taphouse's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Flying Fish Taphouse have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Flying Fish Taphouse 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 Flying Fish Taphouse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Flying Fish Taphouse is inspected around six times per year on average.
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