Fort Lauderdale, Broward County

FISH TALES

3355 NE 33 ST, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308-7216

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Feb 25, 2026
City
Fort Lauderdale
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Feb 25, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 24, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 12

03D-02-5

Detail 24394595

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler - marinara (49-52F); broth (46F); soup (45-46F). Per operator items prepared yesterday and held in walk in overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. Observed items in tall plastic covered containers. See stop sale. Warning

12A-12-4

Detail 24394591

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Cook touched raw chicken with gloves on then touched clean utensils and plated an order with same gloves. Reviewed proper procedures - cook washed hands and changed gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 24394588

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. Cookline drawers - 5, 8 ounce packs unopened fish. Reviewed proper procedures. See stop sale. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 24394596

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. Left flip top - bacon wrapped shrimp (46-48F); hard boiled eggs (48-49F); cooked potatoes (50-52F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. Observed loose gasket in lower left door preventing door from closing tightly. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler - marinara (49-52F); broth (46F); soup (45-46F). Per operator items prepared yesterday and held in walk in overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. Observed items in tall plastic covered containers. See stop sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24394597

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Left flip top - bacon wrapped shrimp (46-48F); hard boiled eggs (48-49F); cooked potatoes (50-52F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. Observed loose gasket in lower left door preventing door from closing tightly. See stop sale. Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 24394594

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Walk in cooler - Observed items cooling in tall plastic covered containers Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 24394590

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cook used Cookline hand sink to fill food container. Reviewed proper procedures for hand sinks. Repeat Violation Warning

16-21-4

Detail 24394592

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning

06-09-1

Detail 24394598

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. Cookline drawers - 5, 8 ounce packs unopened fish. Reviewed proper procedures. See stop sale. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 24394589

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Left Cookline flip top - loose gaskets. Grill drawers - torn gaskets. Tall Cookline freezer - loose gaskets. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 24394593

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of ice stored on floor in walk in freezer. Warning

03A-05-5

Detail 24394599

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Cookline - tall unit - cheese (41F); raw shrimp (34F); clams (43F) Warning

Aug 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 23952778

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bar soda gun nozzles Can opener Operator began cleaning at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 23952776

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cookline handwashing sink used as storage for container of utensils. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23952781

Basic - Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 23952775

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cooler unit door gaskets in disrepair. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23952779

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer door frame

22-08-4

Detail 23952780

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Operator began cleaning at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken

33-16-4

Detail 23952777

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Mar 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 9Total: 9

22-20-5

Detail 23639737

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Repeat Violation

06-09-1

Detail 23639733

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 commercially packaged fish thawing in sealed Reduced oxygen packaging in walk in cooler.

14-11-5

Detail 23639739

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Observed door gasket hanging from door of three door reach in cooler opposite cook line in the kitchen.

08B-38-4

Detail 23639734

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bagged ice stored on floor in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

38-01-4

Detail 23639740

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed damaged and broken light shield in kitchen.

16-46-4

Detail 23639741

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on utensils stored clean at cleaned utensil rack above the triple sink in ware wash area.

14-20-4

Detail 23639738

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. On bottom shelf of food prep table in kitchen.

21-10-4

Detail 23639736

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed stored on food prep table in kitchen.

36-27-5

Detail 23639735

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind cookline equipment in kitchen.

Dec 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

01B-02-5

Detail 23428659

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. -Left reach in cooler; cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding) item not prepared or portioned today held in unit more than four hours.

03A-02-5

Detail 23428656

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Left reach in cooler; cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding) item not prepared or portioned today held in unit more than four hours.

22-02-4

Detail 23428660

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Kitchen; can opener blade soiled, Operator placed in triple sink to be washed rinsed and sanitized. Corrective Action Taken

05-08-4

Detail 23428654

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

22-20-5

Detail 23428662

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin.

36-34-5

Detail 23428655

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust, or mold-like substance. -Kitchen; vent above slicer -Hallway; Approximately 5 ceiling tiles soiled.

08B-38-4

Detail 23428658

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Walk in cooler; Bulk carrots stored on floor, operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 23428661

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses at Cookline. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

05-09-4

Detail 23428657

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -Kitchen; reach in unit next to triple sink.

Mar 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 7

03D-02-5

Detail 22689882

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler, Meat sauce 56°f, Meatballs 47°F , held overnight not cooked or cooled today. Employee stated cooked two days ago. See stop sale

01B-13-4

Detail 22689881

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In walk in cooler 6 tuna 38°F, not taken out of commercially reduced oxygen packaging before thawing.

01B-02-5

Detail 22689884

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler, Meat sauce 56°f, Meatballs 47°F , held overnight not cooked or cooled today. Employee stated cooked two days ago.

01C-03-4

Detail 22689887

Intermediate - Muscles tags not marked with last date served. Muscle tags not dated with last date served. Discussed with cook to date tag with last day served.

06-09-1

Detail 22689886

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. In walk in cooler 6 tuna 38°F, not taken out of commercially reduced oxygen packaging before thawing. See stop sale.

40-06-5

Detail 22689883

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On cook line, cooks cellphone stored on cutting board. Cook removed cell phone. Cooks cigarette stored on clean slicer. Cook removed and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 22689885

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In kitchen, tings stored on oven door handle. Cook removed. Repeat Violation

Oct 19, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-13-5

Detail 22379828

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. Time Extended

Oct 11, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 22357465

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine less than 10ppm). Operator set up triple sink sanitizing. Chlorine 100ppm. Corrective Action Taken Warning

12A-02-4

Detail 22357460

High Priority - Employee handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up clean dishes without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee properly washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 22357458

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish stored stored over ready to eat potatoes in cookline reach in freezer. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22357463

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided handout to operator. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22357464

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 2 bar soda guns. Operator began cleaning during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22357461

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. 3 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Employees filled out during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 22357466

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

10-08-5

Detail 22357459

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar - operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-20-4

Detail 22357462

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

Jun 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 22086337

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At prep area flip top cooler; raw beef stored above ready to eat marinara sauce. Operator moved raw beef to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01C-02-4

Detail 22086335

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Mussel tags not maintained for 90 days.

22-20-5

Detail 22086336

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

06-09-1

Detail 22086338

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. At cook line; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged mahi labeled to remove from package before thawing no longer frozen. Operator removed from package. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08B-38-4

Detail 22086334

Basic - Food stored on floor. At walk-in cooler; pan of raw chicken stored on floor. Operator removed from floor. Corrected On-Site

Nov 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 6Basic: 4Total: 14

12A-16-4

Detail 21582448

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands....after discussion handwashed . Corrected On-Site

01B-07-4

Detail 21582441

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. ..cut tomatoes, roasted pepper at reach in cooler .See stop sale. Chef discarded food. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21582452

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw egg wash above cooked chicken, cut tomatoes, mushrooms in reach in coolers at kitchen. Chef properly stored food Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 21582451

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition...Food with mold-like growth. ..cut tomatoes, roasted pepper at reach in cooler .

02C-03-5

Detail 21582443

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....roasted pepper , ricotta cheese in reach in cooler . Chef discarded food . Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21582442

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime....can opener, interior and exterior slicer ,slicer blade. Chef moved to clean . Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 21582440

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....stored strainer in handwashing sink at kitchen. Employee moved....some food evidence in handwashing sink at bar .

31B-03-4

Detail 21582444

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at kitchen. Employee provided. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 21582446

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

02C-02-5

Detail 21582445

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked....all cooked and prepared food such as soup, sauce , short ribs, chimichurri , seaweed, cut tomatoes, cut cabbage etc in reach in cooler , walk in cooler. Employee date marked. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 21582447

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured by the walk in cooler.

06-09-1

Detail 21582453

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 ..tuna, white fish at walk in cooler. Chef removed package Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 21582450

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar . Employee moved. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 21582449

Basic - Stored food not covered....cut lettuce, sauce in reach in cooler . Chef covered . Corrected On-Site

Mar 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 20898241

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (41-59F) ; tempura batter (41-65F) on ice on prep table in kitchen less than 3 hours per Chef. Ice level shallow and not reaching top portions. Foods placed in different containers and ice added to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

53B-13-5

Detail 20898234

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

02C-02-5

Detail 20898235

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Meat sauce in walk in cooler made 2 days ago per Chef. Date labels added. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20898238

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 20898240

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured, by walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 20898236

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Knives on prep table. Knives removed, clean and placed in dry container. Corrected On-Site

29-03-4

Detail 20898239

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface, at bar.

02D-01-5

Detail 20898237

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Placid bottles with white wine and olive oil on cutting board next to steam table. Labels added. Corrected On-Site

Oct 11, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 5Basic: 9Total: 18

22-41-4

Detail 20577079

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)

08A-04-5

Detail 20577074

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shell eggs over mushrooms in walk in cooler

08A-05-6

Detail 20577066

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon over RTE Asparagus in Beverage-Air flip top cooler

03A-02-5

Detail 20577076

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (67°F). Butter sitting out at room temperature. Operator placed in fridge for quick chill

22-02-4

Detail 20577075

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine interior has mildew buildup Soda guns at bar have mildew buildup

31A-11-4

Detail 20577073

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to hold spoons

16-32-5

Detail 20577078

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine.

05-08-4

Detail 20577070

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

53B-13-5

Detail 20577071

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

14-01-5

Detail 20577072

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 2 oz cup used to scoop mango salsa in Beverage-Air flip top cooler. Employee removed scoop

51-11-4

Detail 20577068

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in kitchen

08B-49-4

Detail 20577082

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee cheesecake in bar cooler. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20577081

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

13-03-4

Detail 20577069

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

08B-38-4

Detail 20577083

Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw meat stored on floor in walk in cooler and freezer

10-20-4

Detail 20577080

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

10-07-4

Detail 20577067

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 containers with standing spoons in standing water.

21-38-4

Detail 20577077

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.