The Fish Joint

5677 Coral Ridge Dr Bay 4, Coral Springs, FL 33076

Seafood

Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025

Score

High Risk

Public records show nine inspections at The Fish Joint stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 5, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to three violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “employee personal items stored” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

The Fish Joint's latest score of 50 falls below the Coral Springs average of 77. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 5, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Aug 11, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Feb 27, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Sep 11, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On the cook line, employees keys and an employees purse were stored on shelves above food preparation areas. The items were removed. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Dec 1, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 6, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler, mahi-mahi (47F - Cold Holding); cod (48F - Cold Holding); salmon (48F - Cold Holding); grouper (46F - Cold Holding); chicken breast (46F - Cold Holding); shrimp (44F - Cold Holding); lobster (47F - Cold Holding); pico (47F - Cold Holding); pasta (47F - Cold Holding); cooked corn (47F - Cold Holding); raw hamburger (48F - Cold Holding). The items were stored in the cooler over night. The items were not prepped or portioned today. See Stop Sale

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler, mahi-mahi (47F - Cold Holding); cod (48F - Cold Holding); salmon (48F - Cold Holding); grouper (46F - Cold Holding); chicken breast (46F - Cold Holding); shrimp (44F - Cold Holding); lobster (47F - Cold Holding); pico (47F - Cold Holding); pasta (47F - Cold Holding); cooked corn (47F - Cold Holding); raw hamburger (48F - Cold Holding). The items were stored in the cooler over night. The items were not prepped or portioned today. See Stop Sale

03A-02-5

Jul 14, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At glass reach in cooler- coleslaw at 47-50F at 2:05 to 46-50F at 2:20 (cooling since 10:45)- food covered- at current rate of cooling food will not reach 41F within remaining 25 minutes- operator placed in walk in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

03D-06-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At front counter- Employee purse stored over single service cups - operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Apr 18, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp 45°f, Fish 45°f

03A-02-5

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Mens

27-16-4

Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.

22-56-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.

40-06-5

Dec 7, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors on both women's and men's restrooms. Operator tightened self closing door hinges. **Corrected On-Site**

32-04-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Fish Joint last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Fish Joint on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Fish Joint?

Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Fish Joint.

How does The Fish Joint compare to other restaurants in Coral Springs?

The Fish Joint most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Coral Springs average of 77.

Has The Fish Joint's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Fish Joint have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at The Fish Joint means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is The Fish Joint inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Fish Joint is inspected around three times per year on average.

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