Big Water Fish Market
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
55
Score
Big Water Fish Market, located at 6639 Midnight Pass Rd in Sarasota, FL, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on April 6, 2026. This inspection identified two critical, two major, and two minor violations. Historically, Big Water Fish Market has maintained a pattern of mostly medium-risk inspections over ten scored visits.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
55
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
55
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
61
May 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
82
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
86
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
39
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
67
Nov 3, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
64
Aug 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
61
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
58
Violations — Apr 6, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 3lb. Tuna defrosted in bag in reach in cooler. Informed employee of stop sale.
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed bag of red onions on floor in kitchen. Employee relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee rinsing dishes in water and no sanitation. Employee set up three compartment sink sanitizer to 200ppm. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-43-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 3lb. Tuna defrosted in bag in reach in cooler. Informed employee of stop sale.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Observed no paper towels at front counter hand washing sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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