Lorene's Fish House
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026
82
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Lorene's Fish House, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 6, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 14 violations to closer to four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb”, which has been cited four times.
Compared to the broader St. Petersburg restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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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
Feb 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked vegetables and baked beans cold holding in reach-in cooler located in rear prep area not date marked. Discussed with operator date marking requirements.
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License valid and current. Discussed with operator how to obtain her license through her DBPR account.
50-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon used for serving sides observed in water not at 135F. Discussed with operator requirements for storing utensils in water.
10-07-4
82
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
32-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
86
Apr 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At water faucet in rear outside of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler soiled with food debris between cracks.
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board on reach-in cooler has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in coolers in kitchen
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler in kitchen shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
67
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 13 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upright refrigerator in kitchen. Operator turned refrigerator temp down. Re temp at 1:50pm a. raw pork chop (53F - Cold Holding); 49f b. raw fish (49F - Cold Holding); 47f c. raw beef (51F - Cold Holding); 47f d. raw chicken (53F - Cold Holding); 50f e. potato salad (48F - Cold Holding) 44f **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At water faucet in rear outside of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler in kitchen shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Reach-in coolers in kitchen interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
32-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
33-14-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table in kitchen is rusted.
14-11-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit in upright refrigerator in kitchen.
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in men and women's restrooms. Provided DBPR Form 5030-111. Employees must wash hands. Operator posted signs. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves above three-compartment sink is soiled.
23-03-4
39
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside at rear of kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Peeling paint on ceiling over kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean equipment stored on soiled shelves above triple sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
24-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On interior cooler shelves **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
14-71-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over prep tables **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
55
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside at rear of kitchen **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish over corn dogs in reach in freezer **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hard boiled eggs (51F - Cold Holding) on prep table, moved to cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. At rear of kitchen next to exit door **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Mens restroom **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Peeling paint on ceiling over kitchen **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On interior cooler shelves **Warning**
14-71-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees on cook line **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In kitchen **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over prep tables **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cook line **Warning**
21-10-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under triple sink **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean equipment stored on soiled shelves above triple sink **Warning**
24-06-4
29
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. Employee replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on the floor of kitchen. Employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lorene's Fish House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lorene's Fish House on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lorene's Fish House?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Lorene's Fish House.
How does Lorene's Fish House compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Lorene's Fish House most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Lorene's Fish House's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Lorene's Fish House have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lorene's Fish House 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 Lorene's Fish House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lorene's Fish House is inspected around two times per year on average.
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