Pensacola, Escambia County

THE FISH HOUSE

600 S BARRACKS ST, Pensacola, FL 32502

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Dec 3, 2025
City
Pensacola
County
Escambia
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
20

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.

Dec 3, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

24-14-4

Detail 24225236

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knives stored between cold holding equipment. Knives were removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

12B-04-4

Detail 24225237

Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Employee drink on side of holding unit and on top of dishmachine. Employees threw drinks away during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Sep 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

35A-02-7

Detail 24039543

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed three live flying insects at bar on top of reach in cooler. Operator had employee kill the insects during inspection. Repeat Violation Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 24039541

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following temperatures in reach in coolers: HELD OVER 4HRS- chicken wings 69F, corn salsa 44/48F, pico 50F, sliced tomatoes 48F, Cole slaw 47F.

03A-02-5

Detail 24039544

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following temperatures in reach in coolers: HELD OVER 4HRS- chicken wings 69F, corn salsa 44/48F, pico 50F, sliced tomatoes 48F, Cole slaw 47F. See Stop Sale. Warning

29-49-6

Detail 24039542

Basic - Standing water in bottom of make line reach-in-cooler.

Feb 28, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 14, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Total: 1

22-41-4

Detail 23557373

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed chlorine dish machine at 0ppm for both restaurants Atlas and Fish House. Operator had employees set up quaternary sanitizer at three compartment sink 200ppm for both. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: During callback, observed Atlas dish machine chlorine 50ppm. Fish House dish dish machine chlorine 0ppm Time Extended

Feb 13, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Total: 6

22-41-4

Detail 23556277

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. Observed chlorine dish machine at 0ppm for both restaurants Atlas and Fish House. Operator had employees set up quaternary sanitizer at three compartment sink 200ppm for both. Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 23556275

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed rice 83F (held 4hrs) at sushi bar held on time.

03F-01-5

Detail 23556273

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed rice 83F (held 4hrs) at sushi bar held on time.

03B-01-6

Detail 23556276

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following at sushi bar: Hot Hold (1hr) - cooked grouper 66F, cooked shrimp 65F. Operator instructed employee to place into toaster over to bring up temperature. Corrective Action Taken

01C-05-4

Detail 23556274

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

01C-03-4

Detail 23556278

Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served.

Sep 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03A-02-5

Detail 23164558

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following in bread station: HELD OVER 6 HRS- chicken tenders 45F, chicken breast 48F, cod 48F, crawfish 46F, sushi shrimp 46F, leeks 46F, soul egg roll 46F. See Stop Sale. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: During callback, observed the following temperatures: chicken tenders 42F, chicken breast 40F, cod 42F, leeks 54F (ambient cool 30min), soul egg roll 46F (held 2 hrs), sushi shrimp 45F (held over 24hrs), crawfish 50F (held over 24hrs). Time Extended

Sep 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Total: 2

01B-02-5

Detail 23162237

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following in bread station: HELD OVER 6 HRS- chicken tenders 45F, chicken breast 48F, cod 48F, crawfish 46F, sushi shrimp 46F, leeks 46F, soul egg roll 46F.

03A-02-5

Detail 23162238

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following in bread station: HELD OVER 6 HRS- chicken tenders 45F, chicken breast 48F, cod 48F, crawfish 46F, sushi shrimp 46F, leeks 46F, soul egg roll 46F. See Stop Sale. Warning

Apr 17, 2024

Complaint Partial

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

35A-05-4

Detail 22810630

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two live roaches behind bar on reach in freezer/countertop in The Fish House. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: During callback, no live roaches observed. Admin Complaint

Apr 16, 2024

Complaint Partial

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

35A-05-4

Detail 22807050

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two live roaches behind bar on reach in freezer/countertop in The Fish House. Admin Complaint

31A-11-4

Detail 22807049

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food liquid in hand sink at kitchen cook line. Repeat Violation

Apr 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 10

12A-16-4

Detail 22804705

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed server touch RTE food with bare hands without hand washing.

09-01-4

Detail 22804706

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed manager garnish food with bare hands; server place lettuce, tomato, and onions on burger with bare hands. See stop sale.

01D-08-5

Detail 22804710

High Priority - Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. No aquaculture observed for fresh fish served raw/undercooked. Warning

01B-03-5

Detail 22804712

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed manager garnish food with bare hands; server place lettuce, tomato, and onions on burger with bare hands.

01B-02-5

Detail 22804709

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed stuffed flounder 44/48F (over 24hrs) in reach in cooler on make line.

03A-02-5

Detail 22804713

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed stuffed flounder 44/48F (over 24hrs) in reach in cooler on make line.

01C-03-4

Detail 22804707

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

31A-11-4

Detail 22804711

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a knife and ice cream scoop in hand washing sink in kitchen next to cook line. Manager moved utensils out of sink. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 22804704

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed book bag and bag of clothes on dry storage rack in back of kitchen. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22804708

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed carrots, Brussel sprouts, and sweet potatoes on floor in inside walk in cooler.

Sep 14, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

35A-02-6

Detail 22286113

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 9 live flying insects in the following areas of the Fish House: 5 in breading station area in kitchen, 3 in salad prep area in kitchen, and 1 in dish washing area. Also, observed 2 live flying insects in kitchen make line of Atlas Oyster Bar; this license has two separately named establishments on one license. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: During callback, observed no live flying insects in the Atlas Oyster Bar and 1 live flying insect in the Fish House. Admin Complaint

Sep 13, 2023

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 16

12A-07-5

Detail 22283972

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee in bread station pick up trash off of floor, change his gloves without washing hands, and then continue to prepare food in Fish House.

12A-10-4

Detail 22283983

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee in bread station touch face then hair restraint with gloved hands and did not wash hands or change gloves in Fish House. Also, observed catering employee touch hair then pour ranch in cup without washing hands first.

09-01-4

Detail 22283974

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed salad/sandwich maker handle ready to eat turkey sandwich with one bare hand and one gloves hand to expo line for plating. See stop sale.

01B-12-4

Detail 22283980

High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Observed salad/sandwich maker handle ready to eat turkey sandwich with one bare hand and one gloves hand to expo line for plating in Fish House.

35A-02-6

Detail 22283975

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 9 live flying insects in the following areas of the Fish House: 5 in breading station area in kitchen, 3 in salad prep area in kitchen, and 1 in dish washing area. Also, observed 2 live flying insects in kitchen make line of Atlas Oyster Bar; this license has two separately named establishments on one license. Admin Complaint

01C-05-4

Detail 22283987

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

31A-09-4

Detail 22283984

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink in dishwashing area of Atlas Oyster Bar with buckets in front of sink. Also, observed hand washing sink in kitchen breading area with trash can in front of sink in Fish House.

31A-11-4

Detail 22283981

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink in Atlas Oyster Bar used as dump sink with straws and fork in sink. Also, hand washing sink in back kitchen area next to big boil pot with ice in sink of Fish House.

31B-02-4

Detail 22283977

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sinks in the following areas: Atlas Oyster Bar- sink at cook line area and back storage area. Fish House- sink at breading station. Operator put paper towels in dispensers during inspections. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 22283976

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup without handle in salt rock container on salad make line in Atlas Oyster Bar.

36-34-5

Detail 22283982

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling in Atlas Oyster Bar with debris/dust build up in kitchen area. Observed ceiling in Fish House with dust/debris build up over expo line in kitchen and dish washing area. Also, observed mold-like substance on vent cover in dish washing area in Fish House.

01B-10-4

Detail 22283986

Basic - Dead shellfish and/or shellfish with broken shells. See stop sale. Observed some un-shucked oysters cracked open walk in refrigerator in Atlas Oyster Bar.

40-06-5

Detail 22283978

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on shelf next to gloves in breading station area.

38-01-4

Detail 22283973

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light fixture cover in back kitchen above reach in freezer in Atlas Oyster Bar broken.

36-27-5

Detail 22283985

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled in back kitchen area of Atlas Oyster Bar next to back reach in freezer.

29-11-4

Detail 22283979

Basic - Water leaking from ceiling. Observed water leaking from ceiling in kitchen of Atlas Oyster Bar.

Feb 15, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 13, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 6Basic: 7Total: 14

08A-05-6

Detail 21633384

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Exterior walk in cooler - Raw shucked oysters over creamed corn Oysters relocated below ready to eat foods by manager. Corrected On-Site

12A-03-4

Detail 21633389

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Sushi chef using triple sink for hand washing. Sushi Bar hand wash sink out of service.

31A-09-4

Detail 21633388

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sushi bar Blocked by pans and equipment Moved during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 21633385

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cook line hand wash sink used for knife storage Knives removed and washed during the inspection Corrected On-Site

02B-01-5

Detail 21633382

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Sushi menu Salmon Poke, The Spice Roll, chef rolls - From the sea, Hitting the Mark, P'Cola roll, Reannbo , Taki, Triple Island, and Traditional Sushi / Sashimi, Nigiri, Hosomaki. Warning

01C-03-4

Detail 21633380

Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served.

01C-04-4

Detail 21633376

Intermediate - Trays of raw pre-shucked oysters do not have a proper label. Atlas walk in and exterior walk in cooler. Manager confirmed oyster tags that correspond to shuck shell stock.

36-32-5

Detail 21633387

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ware wash area Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 21633381

Basic - Cook line bottom shelving rusted.

36-22-4

Detail 21633377

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Ware wash station

14-69-4

Detail 21633379

Basic - Ice buildup in walk in cooler ( Atlas) Condenser iced

31B-04-4

Detail 21633378

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Exterior male rest room off kitchen used by staff

21-44-1

Detail 21633386

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on make line food counter at fry station.

29-08-4

Detail 21633383

Basic - Sushi bar hand wash sink in disrepair. Sushi Chef using triple sink to wash hands.

Nov 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-32-5

Detail 21575464

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles damaged throughout kitchen area. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 21575463

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple vents and ceiling tiles soiled. Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 21575462

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap under door at rear entryway to kitchen.

May 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 9

12A-13-4

Detail 21083215

High Priority - Employee handled soiled dishes and than handled clean dishes without washing hands. Ware wash area

31A-11-4

Detail 21083219

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Oyster shucking station Items in hand wash sink Removed during the inspection Corrected On-Site

01C-03-4

Detail 21083222

Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served. Dated when shucked / pre shucked oysters

01C-04-4

Detail 21083216

Intermediate - Trays of pre-shucked oysters do not have a proper label. Operator able to provide corresponding tags Speed rack in walk in cooler and line reach in cooler

27-16-4

Detail 21083221

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sinks All kitchen hand wash sinks Expo 80F , ware-wash 81F , back line 90F All after prolonged running

36-34-5

Detail 21083218

Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple areas of kitchen and cook line Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 21083220

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple areas of kitchen

35B-01-4

Detail 21083214

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear kitchen door

14-33-4

Detail 21083217

Basic - Kitchen storage / preparation table shelves observed with rust that has pitted the surface. Multiple in kitchen and preparation area

Oct 27, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-34-5

Detail 20620615

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents throughout kitchen have dust buildup.