Shark's Fish House
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
90
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Shark's Fish House, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 13, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
“Equipment in poor repair” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average North Port restaurant scores 78. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: **Time Extended**
16-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. The operator properly stored the wet mop. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
90
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 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. Observed the chlorine sanitizer solution at 0ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed a non-food grade paper towel used to cover lemons in the walk in cooler.
14-86-1
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce 51F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator emptied half of the contents and stored in the lower portion of the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. The operator properly stored the wet mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
45
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching pockets on pants with gloves on, while waiting on fryer. Employee had to be told to wash hands and change gloves.
12A-28-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on reach in cooler where yellow rice is stored, gasket with food debris on it. Observed operator cleaning gasket. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
82
May 9, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles on make line soiled with food debris on back side of handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on make line torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on make line soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not in a protective container. Observed operator correcting, and putting coffee filters in protective container. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
82
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
78
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with food debris on it. Observed cook cleaning and sanitizing can opener **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed some black mold like substance on sheild. Observed operator cleaning and sanitizing.
22-20-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris on inside top of microwave. Observed employee cleaning and sanitizing inside top
22-08-4
82
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple gaskets with black mold like substance. Observed Kitchen manager cleaning gaskets through out kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior or outside of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on outside of ice machine. Observed Kitchen manager washing outside and sanitizing out side of Ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food splatter in microwave oven. Observed Kitchen manager cleaning microwave oven. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
78
Jun 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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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. Spoke with operator on proper procedures and emailed information to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed thawed seafood in walk in cooler with out date marks on products. Haddock, pollack, salmon
02C-08-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer across from three compartment sink rusted on lid and along bottom of freezer
14-11-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shark's Fish House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Shark's Fish House on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Shark's Fish House?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Shark's Fish House.
How does Shark's Fish House compare to other restaurants in North Port?
Shark's Fish House most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the North Port average of 78.
Has Shark's Fish House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Shark's Fish House have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Shark'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 Shark's Fish House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Shark's Fish House is inspected around three times per year on average.
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