Reel Fish Coastal Kitchen & Bar
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Reel Fish Coastal Kitchen & Bar 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 13, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.
“No paper towels” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Among Winter Park restaurants, the typical score is 83; Reel Fish Coastal Kitchen & Bar is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
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Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Oct 17, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Undercooked eggs on brunch menu not identified as raw Egg for Bacon , egg and cheese biscuits, blue crab fired egg, shrimp and grits poached egg, crab cakes Benedict - poached eggs ,shrimp and avocado toast poached egg. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Brunch menu missing indicator for Crab cakes Benedict served Undercooked **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
90
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Undercooked eggs on brunch menu not identified as raw Egg for Bacon , egg and cheese biscuits, blue crab fired egg, shrimp and grits poached egg, crab cakes Benedict - poached eggs ,shrimp and avocado toast poached egg. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Brunch menu missing indicator for Crab cakes Benedict served Undercooked **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
90
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 ketchup can, 4 red pepper cans **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over raw oysters in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Undercooked eggs on brunch menu not identified as raw Egg for Bacon , egg and cheese biscuits, blue crab fired egg, shrimp and grits poached egg, crab cakes Benedict - poached eggs ,shrimp and avocado toast poached egg. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.no paper towels in hand wash sink next to ice machine **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelves on Prep table with rust **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees bags over food containers in prep area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraint for manager working on the line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of oysters on floor in oyster bar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In bar area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Towel under cutting board at oyster bar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish in bag thawing in standing water **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lids for cornmeal and flour bins have debris build up **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-03-4
37
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can blade soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on the ice bin , operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
86
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs stored over fish at walk in cooler Unwashed corn stored over oysters at walk in cooler
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink at bar No soap at hand washing sink located at end of bar **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.ceiling at walk in cooler above fan
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean forks not inverted,stored on dish storage shelf at dish wash area
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on make table across from fryer station
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation with no beard guards **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
64
Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine was not properly sanitizing initially, operator was able to work on it and was sanitizing at 50ppm,while the inspection was going on. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cleaned and peeled potatoes in the walk in cooker
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some of the oysters tags were not marked **Corrected On-Site**
01C-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Door leading outside,across from the dish wash area
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At cooks line
36-17-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at the bar.emailed operator sign **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At the dry dish storage area
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water at reach in cooler across from fryers And also at reach in cooler by prep table
29-49-6
52
Aug 10, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale 2lbs of spinach dip past use date.operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Grouper used for ceviche. **Warning**
01D-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at cooks line blocked by trash can **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No pepper towel at hand sink located in the prep area **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. The reach in coolers located at the cooks line,have heavy food debris. Cook line and Oysters cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Groupers in a cauldron for thawing, operator placed back in walk in **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Two containers not labeled on the cooks line
02D-01-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Located at cooks line
36-17-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lids on storage containers cracked
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of potatoes on the floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven handles throughout cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.Soiled in cooks line and by wash ware area
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open can of employee drink on prep table Employee bottle of water in freezer chest **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on prep table
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee with no beard guard **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Fire exit door by wash ware area
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All lids on food storage container have heavy debris Exterior of small oven in cooks line heavily soiled
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Reel Fish Coastal Kitchen & Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Reel Fish Coastal Kitchen & Bar on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Reel Fish Coastal Kitchen & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Reel Fish Coastal Kitchen & Bar.
How does Reel Fish Coastal Kitchen & Bar compare to other restaurants in Winter Park?
Reel Fish Coastal Kitchen & Bar most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Winter Park average of 83.
Has Reel Fish Coastal Kitchen & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Reel Fish Coastal Kitchen & Bar have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Reel Fish Coastal Kitchen & Bar 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 Reel Fish Coastal Kitchen & Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Reel Fish Coastal Kitchen & Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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