Owens Fish Camp
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
55
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Owens Fish Camp stretching back to 2023. On Nov 18, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
“Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Sarasota restaurant, which scores around 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. Observed an employee for from dirty to clean dishes without washing their hands or putting on gloves. Operator had them wash their hands and putting on gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed only a third of their tags marked with the last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed the back prep soap dispenser not working. Operator placed a new one there. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl used as a scoop for cornmeal. Operator removed the scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed their ceiling vents above the dish pit with heavy dust build up.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed their dish rack rusted.
24-06-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed their cook line cutting boards heavily grooved.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks stored on the cook line. Operator placed them in a labeled spill container. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
55
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw whole beef stored over raw fish on the cook line. An employee moved the beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed a server wash their hands with cold water only. Reviewed proper procedure with the operator.
12A-19-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed their tags properly marked but not in order. **Repeat Violation**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed them missing paper towels at their bar and right side cook line hand sinks. Operator placed more there. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up on their outside ice machines.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls being used as scoops for dry goods.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee personal bag stored above their dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handles in contact with dry goods in the prep area. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
50
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
55
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
41
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up on the outside ice machines. Operator had a employee start to clean them. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple drinks stored above and next to food and food preparation areas in the kitchen. Operator removed the drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
90
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple wet nesting utensils and equipment in the back dish wash area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed multiple knives in between equipment on the cook line. Operator removed knives. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
10-17-4
90
Oct 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw eggs over raw shellfish in the walk in cooler. Operator removed eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fish in a reach in cooler on the cook line, butter on the cook line, and cheese olives at the bar: Butter (70F - Cold Holding); Cheese olives (60F - Cold Holding); Fish (53F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that the food had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator placed the butter and cheese olives in reach in coolers. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over ready to eat hard boiled eggs in the walk in cooler. Operator placed pork on the lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed no knowledge of the big 6. Handed operator a copy to post. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-07-5
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. Observed no vomit clean up plan. Handed operator a copy to post. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed back prep hand wash sink with dirty dishes and bar hand wash sink with ice in it. Operator removed items from sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
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. Observed no signed agreements. Had operator sign a copy and emailed him more. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two cooks on the line not wearing hair restraints. Operator had them put on hats. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple wet nesting utensils and equipment in the back dish wash area. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed multiple knives in between equipment on the cook line. Operator removed knives. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at the outside wait staff sink. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths on the back prep table. Operator placed them in a sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
33
Jun 21, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
May 11, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Owens Fish Camp last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Owens Fish Camp on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Owens Fish Camp?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Owens Fish Camp.
How does Owens Fish Camp compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Owens Fish Camp most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Owens Fish Camp's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Owens Fish Camp have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Owens Fish Camp 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 Owens Fish Camp inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Owens Fish Camp is inspected around four times per year on average.
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