Lightsey's Fish Co
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2025
64
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Lightsey's Fish Co stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 9, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around seven violations, down from roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Compared to other Jensen Beach restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef muscle stored over ready to eat cut lettuce in reach in cooler at cook line. Manager stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for sink and surface sanitizer at triple sink.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing bleach (per manager) not labeled. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor underneath cook line stove is soiled with food debris.
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. Scoop with handle inside and in direct contact with flour and not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
10-01-5
64
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw oysters over tea at walk in cooler, raw shell eggs over fully cooked ribs at walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliding reach in cooler: key lime sauce (mayonnaise and fresh garlic) 48F cold holding Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. Sees top sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliding reach in cooler: key lime sauce (mayonnaise and fresh garlic) 48F cold holding Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. Sees top sale.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At men's restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Observed Bullrush gumbo made 3/8, hush puppy batter (eggs) made 3/8, cooked ribs made 3/8 not date marked. Advised operator to date mark all products.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For Sink and Surface sanitizer used in triple sink and sanitizer buckets.
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black Mold like substance accumulation in ice bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Chipped and Broken flour bin lids.
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottled water stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wooden serving boards are grooved. Per operator, wooden serving boards are used to serve sandwiches.
14-06-4
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Dec 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed 4 tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 unlabeled spray bottles containing bleach and degreaser at hand wash sink. Operator labeled items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vent above hand wash sink at front counter.
36-34-5
Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Observed container of oysters in walk in cooler with no tag. Operator provided proper tags for items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
01C-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean plastic food containers stored on drying rack in main kitchen.
16-46-4
67
Feb 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Degreaser stored over sanitizer sink at triple sink. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed Splitter attached, no vacuum breaker at mop sink on back dock.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed 2 oyster tags missing date of last order sold. Educated operator on proper shellfish tag procedures. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Not available at time of inspection. Operator used DBPR provided temperature strips. **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1
Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Observed pan of oysters at reach in cooler on cook line with no tag. Operator provided tag. Educated operator on proper shellfish tag procedures. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oysters stored on floor walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
55
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. -tested 3x, no color change, 123F and 148F **Warning**
22-57-6
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee touched dusty license frame then began food preparation without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-13-4
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. -employee touched cooked scallops while plating **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -pre-cooked fries 74, per operator on storage rack that was pulled out of walk-in cooler less than 30 minutes, operator returned to walk-in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. -multiple oyster tags from September 2023 lacking dates **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01C-03-4
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. -Provided Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events poster. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-62-1
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -Provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster and operator posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -open employee beverage can on prep table, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -multiple sets of tongs hanging off of oven door handle, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -spoon handle in contact with coleslaw, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-06-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sink in front service area, provided handwash signs, operator posted **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -frozen shrimp thawing in standing water in prep sink, operator placed under continuously flowing cool water **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
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Mar 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw eggs over tomatoes/walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator stored raw eggs properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Cook line/corrective action taken/operator serviced paper towel dispenser. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oysters. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
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/opened over 24 hours before/walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator date labeled food. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-03-5
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.
11-27-4
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Oct 4, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lightsey's Fish Co last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lightsey's Fish Co on file is from Apr 9, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lightsey's Fish Co?
Across the inspection record, “clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Lightsey's Fish Co.
How does Lightsey's Fish Co compare to other restaurants in Jensen Beach?
Lightsey's Fish Co most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Jensen Beach average of 80.
Has Lightsey's Fish Co's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Lightsey's Fish Co have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Lightsey's Fish Co 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 Lightsey's Fish Co inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lightsey's Fish Co is inspected around three times per year on average.
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