Gold Fish Bowl
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
52
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Gold Fish Bowl stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 13, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Gold Fish Bowl's latest score of 52 falls below the Titusville average of 68. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw Philly cheese steak stored above raw shrimp and raw swai fish in reach in freezer. Raw shell eggs stored over shredded cheese in reach in cooler. Operator removed all **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. On mop sink **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired for Gregory
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice on 4/10 not date marked. Operator added a date. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce stored over ready to eat Mac and cheese and fully cooked chicken in reach in cooler. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By back door **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven and microwave on cook line
22-08-4
52
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak stored over ready to eat bread in reach in freezer. Operator removed Raw shell egg stored above corn batter and milk in reach in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser bottle stored on shelf next to single service cups. Bottles labeled by operator. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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 in reach in cooler not date marked. Per operator was opened 3 days ago. Operator date marked milk container. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board
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. Operator was provided with a copy. Employee on shift signed. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Couple spray bottles of windex and degreaser not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter on bar area expired on 10/2022
29-28-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. On bar area
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By back door
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan stored above reach in white freezer in kitchen soiled with dust **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
32
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 3 compartment sink sanitizer not proper. Operator remade 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
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. Gave operator document. Operator posted on wall next to take out window. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator has chlorine test strips and not quaternary for 3 compartment sink.
16-32-5
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. Employee Dominique. Gave operator document to go over and have employee sign during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pink liquid in spray bottle used for floors. Operator labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Gave operator document. Operator posted on wall next to take out window. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. April 1,2024 displayed. Operator printed updated license and posted. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
52
Feb 9, 2024
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. In upright reach in freezer unit bags of raw chicken are stored over ready to eat cooked French fries. Re-educated on correct storage of food items in reach in cooler and reach in freezer units,
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Repackaged raw pork chops stored over raw fish filets in reach in cooler unit, corrected by operator **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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. New employee on site without an employee agreement signed, inspector sent paperwork to operator, and paperwork was completed while the inspection was taking place. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Under lid of make table, old food debris and paper goods on ledge, under side of the white cutting board.
22-16-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor drains soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Currently under construction for adding a hood and ansel system, multiple ceiling tile ps removed. Ceiling air vent soiled.
36-36-4
58
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. In operation since 4-2023, no food service manager certificate for operator to date **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: One time 30 extension given to operators business partner to completed his food manager certification. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Still no food manager for the location, partner was taking food manager class and testing on the same day as the callback **Admin Complaint**
53A-07-6
90
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Open quart milk Open gallon milk **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: **Time Extended**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. In operation since 4-2023, no food service manager certificate for operator to date **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: One time 30 extension given to operators business partner to completed his food manager certification. **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
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/. Per plans submitted and approved on 4-2023, no open fryer unit was included on plans, plans must be resubmitted reflecting added fryer, open fryer units can be required for a hood and/or suppression system to be put into place for added equipment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: One time 30 day extension given to operator to submit required plans for locations currents changes **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked on site pork ribs Cooked greens with meat prepared on site, Prepared coke slaw **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken floor tiles at back entrance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Currently no hood in place with table top fryer in use. Walls soiled due to no ventilation present to remove grease laden vapors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: **Time Extended**
36-68-5
61
Jul 14, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 7 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter in place at mop sink without vacuum breaker installed on water hose side of splitter. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles of cleaning substance stored on prep table. **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Whole raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat items in 2 reach in cooler unit, corrected by operator **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. (1)one live fly observed in kitchen/food prep area. Per supervisor on duty, d. Watson, no callback required, next unannounced routine inspection. **Warning**
35A-02-6
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. Open quart milk Open gallon milk **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Old food debris on cleaned electric food slicer. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. In operation since 4-2023, no food service manager certificate for operator to date **Warning**
53A-07-6
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/. Per plans submitted and approved on 4-2023, no open fryer unit was included on plans, plans must be resubmitted reflecting added fryer, open fryer units can be required for a hood and/or suppression system to be put into place for added equipment. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food 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. Frozen fully cooked chicken, bag placed in reach in cooler **Warning**
02C-06-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked on site pork ribs Cooked greens with meat prepared on site, Prepared coke slaw **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pink liquid in spray bottle not labeled, soap, and clear liquid (water) not labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Cleaned food storage containers stored on open wire shelves not inverted, beverage dispenser stored on top of reach in cooler unit hot inverted. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Old/ new labels stuck to food containers. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler make table soiled with old food debris inside. Cutting board on make table and area under cutting board heavily soiled **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in dirty water of mop bucket between uses. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Door gaskets of the make table soiled. Bottom shelf of food prep table soiled with old food debris.exterior door of the hot holding cabinet soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in kitchen/food prep area, no sign in place at hand wash sink **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Currently no hood in place with table top fryer in use. Walls soiled due to no ventilation present to remove grease laden vapors. **Warning**
36-68-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken floor tiles at back entrance. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Fees for location are current but not posted. Operator renewal fees current but has not printed new 2024 license. **Warning**
50-09-4
17
May 3, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Household bug spray on site, removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-20-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle on counter with clear liquid not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gold Fish Bowl last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gold Fish Bowl on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gold Fish Bowl?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Gold Fish Bowl.
How does Gold Fish Bowl compare to other restaurants in Titusville?
Gold Fish Bowl most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Titusville average of 68.
Has Gold Fish Bowl's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Gold Fish Bowl have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Gold Fish Bowl means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Gold Fish Bowl inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gold Fish Bowl is inspected around three times per year on average.
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