Washington Shores Fish Market
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Washington Shores Fish Market six times, with records going back to 2022. Washington Shores Fish Market was last inspected on Feb 20, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near seven violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “working containers of food removed” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
That's lower than the typical Orlando restaurant, which scores around 79. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Coleslaw in stand up reach in cooler made Friday 2/13/2026 per employee. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. By front service counter window - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, and sides of all cooking equipment on cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawing in 3 compartment sink no water running. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**
06-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Multiple wall areas throughout facility by hand sinks, 3 compartment sink, cook like prep areas. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
74
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches on the wall by reach in coolers on cooks line by service window. 1 live roach on wood pallet by stand up white reach in freezer 1 live roach on the floor by cooks line. = 6 live total roaches **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Coleslaw in stand up reach in cooler made Friday 2/13/2026 per employee.
02C-02-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on ledge of hand wash sink by cooks line. 1 dead roach on wood pallet with stand up white reach in freezer. 1 dead roach above to go containers on cooks line. 2 dead roaches by service window. = 5 dead total roaches **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. By front service counter window
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, and sides of all cooking equipment on cooks line.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawing in 3 compartment sink no water running.
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Multiple wall areas throughout facility by hand sinks, 3 compartment sink, cook like prep areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
61
Oct 15, 2024
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in employee bathroom. Spray bottle hanging from 3 compartment sink.
41-17-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cooks line. Operator refilled container of soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plan for butter and shredded cheese on table for 1 hour per cook at 74f. Corrective action taken to have time plan for items
03F-10-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Multiple areas throughout facility, by hand sinks, dry storage , 3 compartment sink etc.
36-27-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. By fryers.
21-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar on dry storage shelves by walk in cooler.
02D-01-5
61
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.Chlorine sanitizer bucket exceeding 200 ppm. 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.Flounder kept overnight on tall reach in cooler across fro fryers with temperature of 47F, mullet kept overnight on reach in cooler overnight with temperature of45F, snapper kept overnight on reach in cooler across from fryers with temperature of 48F.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. .Flounder kept overnight on tall reach in cooler across fro fryers with temperature of 47F, mullet kept overnight on reach in cooler overnight with temperature of45F, snapper kept overnight on reach in cooler across from fryers with temperature of 48F.
03A-02-5
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 - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.Debris on walk in cooler shelves.
22-16-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired.Bottom side of reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 53F.
14-74-7
52
May 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
67
Dec 12, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. All bulk containers.
02D-01-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. 2 Reach in cooler doors handle's have are duck taped.
14-71-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Book bags and jackets on soda's by drive through window. Phone on prep table.**Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Freezer on cook line.
14-69-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door of kitchen.
35B-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
22-16-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Washington Shores Fish Market last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Washington Shores Fish Market on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Washington Shores Fish Market?
Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Washington Shores Fish Market.
How does Washington Shores Fish Market compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Washington Shores Fish Market most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Washington Shores Fish Market's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Washington Shores Fish Market have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Washington Shores Fish Market 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 Washington Shores Fish Market inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Washington Shores Fish Market is inspected around two times per year on average.
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