Lake Wales, Polk County

CRAZY FISH SEAFOOD SHACK

802 HENRY ST, Lake Wales, FL 33853

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 High Priority
May 1, 2026
City
Lake Wales
County
Polk
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
18

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.

May 1, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

35A-02-7

Detail 24552168

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found One live fly Kitchen area

16-37-1

Detail 24552169

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

53B-13-5

Detail 24552166

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.

32-04-4

Detail 24552170

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 24552167

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Handbag and backpack on shelf touching sugar packet box in dry storage. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site

Jan 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

16-37-1

Detail 24292453

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

32-04-4

Detail 24292452

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not with self-closing doors.

24-18-4

Detail 24292454

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Operator inverted silverware Corrected On-Site

Mar 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

50-17-3

Detail 23670119

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

Aug 20, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

31A-11-4

Detail 23081846

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket in hand washing sink. Operator removed bucket. Corrected On-Site

Apr 30, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

11-27-4

Detail 22842530

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. Emailed operator form, operator printed.

02B-02-5

Detail 22842529

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed operator, operator printed and posted. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 22842528

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in kitchen.

Nov 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-09-4

Detail 22418774

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Salad prep area.

10-20-4

Detail 22418775

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

36-62-4

Detail 22418776

Basic - Light not functioning. Above grill

Aug 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 22204237

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line. Operator replaced cutting board on cook line. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 22204238

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Drink class in hand washing sink at bar area.

Jun 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 22057835

High Priority - Raw shell eggs over bread buns in outside walk-in cooler. Manager removed raw shell eggs and place underneath the bread buns. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 22057833

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degree Deodorant next to hot sauce in server area. Axe body spray next to sugar packets in outside storage. Manager removed chemicals. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22057837

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on salad prep area.

36-32-5

Detail 22057839

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above front counter.

06-09-1

Detail 22057836

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 on cook line. Operator opened all bags. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22057834

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

25-05-4

Detail 22057838

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. On the floor next in outside storage. Manager removed single service from the floor in outside storage. Corrected On-Site

Mar 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-32-5

Detail 21883665

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In cook area line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-24: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 21883667

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep table Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-24: Time Extended

36-10-4

Detail 21883666

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn torn floors at salad prep area on cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-24: Time Extended

Mar 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

35A-02-6

Detail 21881833

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 15 live flies in out side storage area. Warning

41-10-4

Detail 21881836

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Class cleaner next condiments in server station. Warning

27-09-4

Detail 21881834

Intermediate - Hand wash sink outside no cold running water Repeat Violation Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21881832

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cook line In Dish room Repeat Violation Warning

36-32-5

Detail 21881828

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In cook area line. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 21881831

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep table Warning

14-69-4

Detail 21881829

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in outside storage the one in the corner to the left. Warning

33-31-5

Detail 21881835

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Fryers on back dock. Warning

36-10-4

Detail 21881830

Basic - Worn torn floors at salad prep area on cook line. Warning

Sep 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

08A-20-5

Detail 21348315

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shrimp above ready to eats in walk-in cooler. Raw eggs above buns in walk-in cooler. Manager moved in raw products. Corrected On-Site

27-09-4

Detail 21348314

Intermediate - No cold running water at hand washing sink by ice machine.

31B-02-4

Detail 21348316

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By ice machine. manager placed paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Jul 15, 2022

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 15, 2022

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

35A-04-4

Detail 21194636

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 rodent dropping on shelf on seasoning shelf on cookline 13 dropping on bottom shelf of prep table on cookline 20 dropping beside 2-door cooler 5 dropping behind breading table 8 dropping in back corner by fryers 8 dropping in bar area behind soda boxes 10 dropping in server area behind cart 3 dropping in front lobby 8 dropping in dishroom under shelving and dishmachine - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-15: 1 dropping on floor by reach in cooler. Employee discarded cleaned and sanitized area Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Jul 14, 2022

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 8

08A-20-5

Detail 21192226

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored over the top of open seafood in reachin cooler. Manager moved beef. Corrected On-Site

35A-04-4

Detail 21192227

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 rodent dropping on shelf on seasoning shelf on cookline 13 dropping on bottom shelf of prep table on cookline 20 dropping beside 2-door cooler 5 dropping behind breading table 8 dropping in back corner by fryers 8 dropping in bar area behind soda boxes 10 dropping in server area behind cart 3 dropping in front lobby 8 dropping in dishroom under shelving and dishmachine

35A-18-4

Detail 21192229

High Priority - Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Hole in wall with rub marks by light switch cookline Hole in wall behind shelving in dishroom with rub marks

01C-03-4

Detail 21192231

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

31A-11-4

Detail 21192230

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Silverware in bottom of ice machine hand washing sink. manager removed silverware. Corrected On-Site

36-24-5

Detail 21192225

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind the shelving in dishroom Light switch by cookline

33-16-4

Detail 21192232

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed dumpster. Corrected On-Site

36-10-4

Detail 21192228

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Debris beside reachin frezzer

Apr 15, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 14, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

35A-02-6

Detail 21011680

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 5-6 flying insects inside the walk in cooler. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21011678

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Oysters 46 Calamari 46 Mahi 46 Grouper 46 Inside the outside walk in cooler. Warning

01C-06-5

Detail 21011679

Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Warning

Jan 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 18, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 8

12A-07-5

Detail 20670871

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee served oyster on half and change gloves without washing hands. Operator corrected in handwashing. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 20670872

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw oyster. operator moved oysters Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-11-4

Detail 20670873

Intermediate - Evidence of feeding stray/wild animals - food/water bowls provided outside. Cat house and food left out. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20670868

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener. Operator placed in dishroom. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 20670874

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 20670870

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse sitting on top ketchup. Warning

25-27-4

Detail 20670867

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Unwrapped straws on bar top. Operator moved straws. Warning

29-11-4

Detail 20670869

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink in bar. Hand washing sink by ice machine. Warning