Rio, Martin County

LIGHTSEY'S FISH CO

796 NE DIXIE HWY, Rio, FL 34957

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 High Priority
Apr 9, 2025
City
Rio
County
Martin
Status
Closed
Inspections
9

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.

Apr 9, 2025

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

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

08A-05-6

Detail 23693808

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef muscle stored over ready to eat cut lettuce in reach in cooler at cook line. Manager stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

16-37-1

Detail 23693809

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for sink and surface sanitizer at triple sink.

41-17-4

Detail 23693806

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing bleach (per manager) not labeled. Manager labeled. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 23693805

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor underneath cook line stove is soiled with food debris.

10-01-5

Detail 23693807

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop with handle inside and in direct contact with flour and not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.

Mar 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 23620449

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw oysters over tea at walk in cooler, raw shell eggs over fully cooked ribs at walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23620446

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. Sliding reach in cooler: key lime sauce (mayonnaise and fresh garlic) 48F cold holding Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. Sees top sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 23620453

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliding reach in cooler: key lime sauce (mayonnaise and fresh garlic) 48F cold holding Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. Sees top sale.

16-37-1

Detail 23620445

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For Sink and Surface sanitizer used in triple sink and sanitizer buckets.

31B-03-4

Detail 23620450

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At men's restroom. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23620452

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Bullrush gumbo made 3/8, hush puppy batter (eggs) made 3/8, cooked ribs made 3/8 not date marked. Advised operator to date mark all products.

22-20-5

Detail 23620447

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

14-38-4

Detail 23620451

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Chipped and Broken flour bin lids.

08B-38-4

Detail 23620444

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottled water stored on floor.

14-06-4

Detail 23620448

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wooden serving boards are grooved. Per operator, wooden serving boards are used to serve sandwiches.

Dec 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

01C-03-4

Detail 23422585

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed 4 tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 23422587

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 unlabeled spray bottles containing bleach and degreaser at hand wash sink. Operator labeled items properly. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 23422582

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vent above hand wash sink at front counter.

01C-06-5

Detail 23422586

Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Observed container of oysters in walk in cooler with no tag. Operator provided proper tags for items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23422583

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer.

16-46-4

Detail 23422584

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean plastic food containers stored on drying rack in main kitchen.

Feb 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

41-10-4

Detail 22625866

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Degreaser stored over sanitizer sink at triple sink. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 22625869

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed Splitter attached, no vacuum breaker at mop sink on back dock.

01C-03-4

Detail 22625864

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed 2 oyster tags missing date of last order sold. Educated operator on proper shellfish tag procedures. Repeat Violation

16-62-1

Detail 22625865

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Not available at time of inspection. Operator used DBPR provided temperature strips. Repeat Violation

01C-06-5

Detail 22625867

Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Observed pan of oysters at reach in cooler on cook line with no tag. Operator provided tag. Educated operator on proper shellfish tag procedures. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22625868

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oysters stored on floor walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Oct 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

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

22-57-6

Detail 22393456

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. -tested 3x, no color change, 123F and 148F Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: Tested 3x, no color change, 152.1F, and 154.2F Admin Complaint

16-62-1

Detail 22393457

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: Operator states measuring device has been ordered. Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 22393459

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: Time Extended

16-21-4

Detail 22393458

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: Time Extended

32-12-5

Detail 22393460

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: Time Extended

Oct 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 11Total: 18

12A-13-4

Detail 22375343

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee touched dusty license frame then began food preparation without washing hands. Warning

09-01-4

Detail 22375346

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. -employee touched cooked scallops while plating Warning

22-57-6

Detail 22375340

High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. -tested 3x, no color change, 123F and 148F Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22375341

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -pre-cooked fries 74, per operator on storage rack that was pulled out of walk-in cooler less than 30 minutes, operator returned to walk-in cooler Corrective Action Taken Warning

01C-03-4

Detail 22375353

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. -multiple oyster tags from September 2023 lacking dates Repeat Violation Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22375345

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 Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events poster. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

16-62-1

Detail 22375349

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Repeat Violation Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22375351

Basic - Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Warning

16-21-4

Detail 22375354

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

32-12-5

Detail 22375338

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22375348

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -open employee beverage can on prep table, operator relocated Corrected On-Site Warning

14-69-4

Detail 22375344

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning

10-20-4

Detail 22375342

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -multiple sets of tongs hanging off of oven door handle, operator relocated Corrected On-Site Warning

10-06-5

Detail 22375350

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -spoon handle in contact with coleslaw, operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

51-13-4

Detail 22375352

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -Provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster and operator posted. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-18-6

Detail 22375347

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22375337

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sink in front service area, provided handwash signs, operator posted Corrected On-Site Warning

06-01-5

Detail 22375339

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -frozen shrimp thawing in standing water in prep sink, operator placed under continuously flowing cool water Corrected On-Site Warning

Mar 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Total: 6

08A-04-5

Detail 21843755

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw eggs over tomatoes/walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator stored raw eggs properly. Corrective Action Taken

01C-03-4

Detail 21843753

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

02C-03-5

Detail 21843751

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. Milk/opened over 24 hours before/walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator date labeled food. Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 21843752

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.

16-62-1

Detail 21843750

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

31B-05-4

Detail 21843754

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Cook line/corrective action taken/operator serviced paper towel dispenser. Corrective Action Taken

Oct 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 7

01C-03-4

Detail 21395891

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

01C-02-4

Detail 21395893

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

31B-02-4

Detail 21395892

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Frontline

31B-03-4

Detail 21395890

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Frontline

08B-38-4

Detail 21395889

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cabbage/walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator stored foods properly. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 21395895

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Frontline

08B-12-5

Detail 21395894

Basic - Stored food not covered. Butter/walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator covered foods. Corrected On-Site

Jun 10, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

31B-02-4

Detail 21133470

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Prep area.

31B-03-4

Detail 21133472

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Prep area.

02A-01-4

Detail 21133471

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Corrective action taken/operator posted consumer advisory. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 21133473

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Prep sink.