Mister Fish
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
70
Score
Mister Fish appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. Mister Fish was last inspected on Apr 2, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
By comparison, the average Lakeland facility scores 85, putting Mister Fish on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Paint stored next to cans. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar. operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Operator replaced cup with handle **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of reachin cooler. Employee cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cup lids stored in restroom.Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
70
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over relish, pickles food in fridge. Advised manager to move raw products.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese and cocktail sauce being held in container on left side cook line, ice on bottom of container but temped at 50F. Advised operator to add more ice.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitation bucket chlorine exceeded 400ppm. Advised operator to remake.
41-27-4
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/ Michele Christman 12/16/2015, establishment has one current certified food manager, manager Michele Christman expired.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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. 1 employee missing agreement, Jennifer.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee over 60 days no employee training, other employees within 60 days of hire. 1 employee expired.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water completely shut off.
27-16-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cup being stored in sugar bin with out a handle. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed cooked rice stored with items being served to customers at steam well station. Manager moved rice to shelf away from food being served to customers. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purses and backpacks being stored on top cooking oil.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Clean cooking oil boxes being stored in the floor in dry storage area.
08B-38-4
30
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.portion cup being used to scoop Mac. Salad. Operator discharged portion. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
86
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute
22-02-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Grease buildup on wall by 3-compartment sink.
36-68-5
86
Feb 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute
22-02-4
90
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice shoot on soda machine
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of soda head with black build up. Operator washed rinsed and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Fryer shortening
08B-47-4
82
Apr 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cole slaw 58F Employee placed in reachin cooler for quick cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Fish in refrigerator. Operator informed employee to removed fish before thawing **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
74
Sep 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored shelf with clean dishes. Employee moved cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mister Fish last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mister Fish on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mister Fish?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mister Fish.
How does Mister Fish compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?
Mister Fish most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 85.
Has Mister Fish's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mister Fish have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mister Fish 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 Mister Fish inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mister Fish is inspected around two times per year on average.
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