CHANNELS SEAFOOD MARKET

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 3 live flying insects observed in kitchen 3 live flies in indoor front counter area Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-06: 2 live flies in storage area outside walk in cooler 1 live fly in kitchen 1 live fly in service area Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. -2 live spiders in corners of kitchen Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-06: -1 live spider in corner of kitchen Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings in back storage room. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-06: Operator cleaned some rodent rub marks from walls, but there are still rub marks in places. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. -operator washed hands in prep sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-06: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor in kitchen ext to reach in cooler 1 dead roach on floor in area outside kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-06: 2 dead roaches in mop bucket Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. -hand rolled cigarette on food prep table near hot holding unit Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-06: No evidence of smoking in a food preparation area observed today. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Kitchen only has a single working 60 Watt lightbulb. I needed a flashlight to see in the kitchen. -no lighting provided in handwash area of kitchen -no lighting provided in 3 comp sink area -No light inside reach in cooler in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout establishment, as well as walls and ceilings. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. - unsealed concrete floors in kitchen Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food being prepared in a room that has screening in place of all or part of a wall. - kitchen is missing sections of its walls and fencing with some screens has taken its place. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-06: Operator has replaced exterior door in kitchen, and has begun patching the hole in the wall with plywood, however there is still a significant gap to the outside. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -walls in kitchen and storage area have large holes exposing the kitchen to the outside, including an exterior door that has been removed. This area is now enclosed by a wooden fence and some mesh which both have holes and do not enclose the area. Operator explained that these walls were damaged during hurricanes and were removed to be replaced, but have not yet been replaced. -wall in service area has hole near floor that light from the outside can be seen coming through. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-06: Operator has replaced exterior door in kitchen, and has begun patching the hole in the wall with plywood, however there is still a significant gap to the outside. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. -Mop sink has been removed Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cookline equipment and storage areas have accumulation of grease, dirt and food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. -gap under front door Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests. -hole in wall near front door, can see light coming in from outside -kitchen is not fully enclosed by wallsare not constructed to prevent vermin Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-06: Operator has replaced exterior door in kitchen, and has begun patching the hole in the wall with plywood, however there is still a significant gap to the outside. Time Extended

High Priority - (2) Live, small flying insects found Both flies observed in rear prep areas not landing on food contact surfaces. Call made to Supervisor Lisa D.

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee begin work with no handwash. Inspector stopped employee and discussed proper handwashing. Employee washed hands.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in rear prep area used to hold lighting equipment and blocked by prep table. Discussed with operator sink needs to remain accessible for use.

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Large accumulation of dead flies observed on sticky trap. Operator discarded and replaced. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Exposed plywood and boards observed in rear storage areas.

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

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Concrete floors not smooth and easily cleanable

Basic - Food stored on floor. Live blue crabs stored on floor. Discussed with operator to elevate. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up inside reach-in freezers in rear storage areas

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of toaster oven soiled.

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector emailed to operator, however operator has no means to print during inspection

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Gaps between walls and roof where vermin possibly enter in the rear.

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. All lights out in rear storage areas.

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.

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.

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink in back kitchen area temperature 81F.

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Approximately 40 dead insect in fly trap, emptied during inspection Corrected On-Site

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Water spout removed from faucet over two compartment sink.

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

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

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap.

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in rear storage area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2024. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw seafood over peas in residential upright freezer in rear storage room, not all commercially packaged.

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Person in charge only aware of Big 5 Foodborne illnesses. Inspector emailed Big 6.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink used to fill water bucket of towels and water bucket left in sink. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink by two compartment sink disconnected at time of inspection. Operator connected hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in rear storage area. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator went to store and bought chlorine bleach for food contact surfaces. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in rear storage area.

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.

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in rear prep room only reaches 72 F after running for more than 3 minutes.

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

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor of rear storage room. Repeat Violation

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Repeat Violation

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Water spout removed from faucet over two compartment sink.

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in standing water.

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

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies next to register

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

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bag of ice in hand sink, removed Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in restroom

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator acquired approved chlorine sanitizer during inspection Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Approximately 20 dead insect cats in UV fly trap, emptied during inspection Corrected On-Site

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches in kitchen 3 dead roaches in prep room All areas cleaned and sanitizer. Per operator, business recently received pest control treatment. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of live crabs on floor in kitchen, relocated Corrected On-Site

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Walls in kitchen in disrepair Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Exterior door and window to kitchen left open

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink fell off wall in kitchen, temporarily propped up and functioning Repeat Violation

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete floors in kitchen

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door in disrepair - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Time Extended

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

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

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

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind steam table

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Renewed during inspection Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil on floor in walk in cooler

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

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

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