Grant-Valkaria, Brevard County

THE OLD FISH HOUSE

5185 S US HWY 1, Grant-Valkaria, FL 32949

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 Intermediate
Jan 30, 2026
City
Grant-Valkaria
County
Brevard
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 30, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

01C-03-4

Detail 24337798

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

14-69-4

Detail 24337793

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer

22-08-4

Detail 24337794

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 24337796

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing grouper cheeks still water Educated employee Corrected On-Site

Oct 28, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-11-5

Detail 24152407

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle on ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-28: Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 24152408

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. By chip drawer Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-28: Time Extended

Aug 27, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

03G-04-5

Detail 23990467

High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. Operator was using 10k bags to vacuum seal raw fish Operator removed from vacuum sealed bags. Fish was under 48 hours sealed in vacuum bag. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23990463

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over cooked wings and cooked shrimp. Bottom make table Corrected On-Site

03G-50-1

Detail 23990464

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Warning

06-09-1

Detail 23990465

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. Mahi and salmon vacuum seal not broken. Educated operator fish still frozen Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23990461

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle on ice machine

14-69-4

Detail 23990468

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 23990466

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. By chip drawer Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23990469

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters

06-01-5

Detail 23990462

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing at room temperature. Educated Corrected On-Site

Feb 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

08B-56-4

Detail 23591275

High Priority - Drinks stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale 3 beer bottles in drink ice Bartender removed ice 20 lbs

22-02-4

Detail 23591274

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23591272

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop ice at bar Bartender removed cup Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23591278

Basic - Food stored on floor.several cases food walk in freezer

10-14-5

Detail 23591279

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23591276

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 23591280

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 23591273

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Corrected On-Site

08B-39-4

Detail 23591277

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avacados. Sticker not removed Repeat Violation

Sep 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 23153990

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shrimp 49f cold holding. Raw mahi 50f cold holding. Cook had out all other temps in same cooler 39-40f cold holding suggested rapid chill in freezer recheck raw shrimp 41-43f cold holding. Raw mahi 43f cold holding Corrected On-Site

01C-03-4

Detail 23153992

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

14-69-4

Detail 23153993

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer Repeat Violation

08B-39-4

Detail 23153991

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avacaldos still have stickers after wash. Will remove and rewash

Feb 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

02C-03-5

Detail 22612549

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream. Bar glass door reach in cooler

40-06-5

Detail 22612547

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phones above make table Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22612550

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

14-69-4

Detail 22612546

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer

10-20-4

Detail 22612545

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

36-02-5

Detail 22612548

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom Prep area Repeat Violation

Oct 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

53A-03-7

Detail 22392514

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Don pinder expired in June 27, 2023 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: Don is still expired. Katlyn Delaporte 4-22 Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 22392512

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board cookline Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: Time Extended

24-05-4

Detail 22392517

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean bowls not inverted on wire rack shelf Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: Time Extended

51-09-4

Detail 22392516

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Provide seating change form, operator had updated septic tank size, just needs to updated seating for state. Has 98 seats Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: Seats need to be operating under 54 seats. Must submit seating evaluation form and approval. Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 22392513

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In employees bathroom Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: Time Extended

36-02-5

Detail 22392515

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Back by prep sink Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: Time Extended

Aug 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 11

02C-03-5

Detail 22235467

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Undated heavy whipping cream Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 22235472

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Don pinder expired in June 27, 2023 Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22235468

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board cookline Warning

24-05-4

Detail 22235463

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean bowls not inverted on wire rack shelf Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 22235473

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach in hand sink in front area Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22235469

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone and keys on prep table Corrected On-Site Warning

51-09-4

Detail 22235466

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Provide seating change form, operator had updated septic tank size, just needs to updated seating for state. Has 98 seats Warning

10-20-4

Detail 22235470

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On chip handle Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22235471

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In employees bathroom Repeat Violation Warning

36-02-5

Detail 22235464

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Back by prep sink Repeat Violation Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22235465

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled flour in bin Corrected On-Site Warning

Feb 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

01C-05-4

Detail 21801876

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Kitchen manager sorted and placed in order. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21801873

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. Provided for new employees, host/hostess positions. Corrective Action Taken

14-01-5

Detail 21801868

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in rice. Removed. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 21801875

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 21801870

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At cook line. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 21801874

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cooler drawers. Cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

36-02-5

Detail 21801869

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation area. At back sink area.

14-11-5

Detail 21801872

Basic - Walk in cooler door closure/latch missing. Repeat Violation

29-11-4

Detail 21801871

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At rinse station. Repaired during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Nov 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 11

12A-07-5

Detail 21580969

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee came from outside. Discussed with manager and employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21580973

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken at 45/46f in bottom drawer of cook-line cooler for 2 hours. Manager iced down and will monitor cooler to cold hold at -41f. Corrective Action Taken

12A-03-4

Detail 21580965

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. At 3 compartment sink.

31A-11-4

Detail 21580967

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as dump-sink. Utensils and flour in hand sink at cook line. Cleaned. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 21580968

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 21580963

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Hats put on. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 21580972

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler door and gaskets close to 3 compartment sink in disrepair. Walk in door latch missing.

51-18-6

Detail 21580964

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

31B-04-4

Detail 21580971

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at both sinks in kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 21580966

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Drain area under 3 compartment sink.

29-20-5

Detail 21580970

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in mop sink.

Jun 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 8Total: 14

50-17-2

Detail 21162961

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

01C-03-4

Detail 21162949

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Mussels

02C-03-5

Detail 21162960

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream reach in cooler

22-02-4

Detail 21162962

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 21162958

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink at salad station. Used as Dump sink

02C-02-5

Detail 21162956

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked red potatoes no date mark Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 21162952

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-09-4

Detail 21162957

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Several on drying rack

12B-07-4

Detail 21162953

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-04-4

Detail 21162950

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook

14-69-4

Detail 21162959

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer

23-03-4

Detail 21162955

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets reach in cooler dressing

29-49-6

Detail 21162954

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Large sandwich cooler Salad station cooler

08B-12-5

Detail 21162951

Basic - Stored food not covered. Rice walk in cooler

Mar 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 11

12A-07-5

Detail 20954440

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Educated employee

03A-02-5

Detail 20954441

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Heavy cream 46° cold holding from yesterday Operator discarded Repeat Violation

02C-03-5

Detail 20954434

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Buttermilk opened not dated Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 20954439

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. Vodson, Scott

27-02-4

Detail 20954435

Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.

50-09-4

Detail 20954443

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

12B-07-4

Detail 20954433

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 20954442

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Both cooks Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20954436

Basic - Food stored on floor. Salt water softener by mop sink Pickles in beer fridge

23-03-4

Detail 20954438

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Reach in cooler gaskets. Repeat

08B-17-4

Detail 20954437

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed over ready to eat foods walk in cooler

Oct 28, 2021

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

01B-02-5

Detail 20621799

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

03A-02-5

Detail 20621804

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cuban meat,cooked shrimp, cooked chicken wings 52°-56°f TCS in unit unable to determine when TCS went out of temp Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01C-05-4

Detail 20621800

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

22-02-4

Detail 20621801

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1) ice machine

14-01-5

Detail 20621802

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Utilizing condiment cup for scoop Corrected On-Site

14-22-4

Detail 20621798

Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.

23-03-4

Detail 20621803

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) handwash sink cooks line 2) all gaskets