Trophy Fish
Last inspected: Aug 1, 2025
82
Score
Inspectors have visited Trophy Fish eight times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 1, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
The city-wide average for St. Petersburg sits at 77, putting Trophy Fish on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-02-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
36-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tank in bar area not adequately secured. Operator secured CO2 tank. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
82
Apr 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen are soiled with food buildup between cracks.
22-02-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Operator closed door. **Corrected On-Site**
32-02-4
Basic - Cutting boards in kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee using tongs to place raw chicken on grill and then retrieving food without first washing, rinsing and sanitizing tongs. Discussed with manager.
08B-22-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
67
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards are stained with black substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards are stained with black substance. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting boards in kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
86
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Jul 19, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 8, 2024
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. From reach-in cooler at 4:50pm. Operator placed tomatoes in reach-in cooler. a. sliced tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
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
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
74
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Outside hand sink, replaced **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Next to walk in cooler
51-11-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. DM at bar not properly dispensing sanitizer, all equipment will be washed and sanitized in kitchen, operator called EcoLab to schedule repairs **Corrective Action Taken**
16-55-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Scoop and bucket moved to dish area for cleaning **Corrected On-Site**
10-13-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handle
10-20-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Behind bar
29-17-4
61
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Reduced oxygen packaged food label lacking use by date. Cooked chicken vacuumed sealed in walk in cooler held longer than 48 hours lacks use by date.
03G-07-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen and began work without first washing hands.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table has built up food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Approximately 20 dead and trapped flies in light control device in kitchen. Manager removed dead and trapped flies. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-06-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Trophy Fish last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Trophy Fish on file is from Aug 1, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Trophy Fish?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Trophy Fish.
How does Trophy Fish compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Trophy Fish most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Trophy Fish's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Trophy Fish have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Trophy Fish 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 Trophy Fish inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Trophy Fish is inspected around four times per year on average.
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