Gulf Gate, Sarasota County

FRESH CATCH FISH MARKET & GRILL

7119 S TAMIAMI TRAIL STE J, Gulf Gate, FL 34231-5517

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 High Priority
May 26, 2026
City
Gulf Gate
County
Sarasota
Status
Delinquent / Active
Inspections
10

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 26, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

50-17-3

Detail 24592834

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license 12/1/2025. Admin Complaint

11-26-1

Detail 24592835

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.Printed for operator. Corrected On-Site

14-71-4

Detail 24592832

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface.Observed duct tape on walkin cooler door.

10-20-4

Detail 24592833

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

Oct 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 9

12A-03-4

Detail 24124846

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed servers wash hands in the three compartment sink. The employees were educated on proper handwashing procedures. Corrective Action Taken

01C-02-4

Detail 24124844

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

02C-02-5

Detail 24124847

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed fish stew and cooked rice prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours with no date mark.

14-01-5

Detail 24124851

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container with no handle used as a scoop for uncooked rice on the cook line. The plastic container was removed from the rice. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 24124845

Basic - Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured near the rear exit. Th operator secured the tank. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 24124850

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage stored on a food preparation surface. The beverage was properly stored. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 24124849

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaged in food preparation wearing a watch. The employee removed the watch. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 24124852

Basic - In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses. The tongs were properly stored. Corrected On-Site

35B-03-4

Detail 24124848

Basic - Rear exit not protected with a self-closing door device. Repeat Violation

Jan 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

50-17-3

Detail 23493132

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the operating license expired 12/12024.

31A-09-4

Detail 23493128

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a prep table blocking access to the handwashing sink in the kitchen. The operator moved the table allowing access to the hand sink. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23493131

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a metal ramekin with no handle used as a scoop for cut tomatoes in the reach in cooler. The operator removed the ramekin. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 23493126

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 thawed tuna not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing. The operator discarded the tuna. Corrected On-Site

38-07-4

Detail 23493127

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Repeat Violation

35B-03-4

Detail 23493129

Basic - Rear exit not protected with self-closing doors. Repeat Violation

08B-54-4

Detail 23493130

Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed cut lemons on a prep table stored directly in front of the handwashing sink in the kitchen. The operator moved the table. Corrected On-Site

Sep 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

02A-01-4

Detail 23115070

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. The operator printed and posted the oyster advisory. Corrected On-Site

38-07-4

Detail 23115069

Basic - Lights in warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.

35B-03-4

Detail 23115067

Basic - Rear exit not protected with self-closing doors.

46-04-4

Detail 23115068

Rear exit door locked. For reporting purposes only.

Mar 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

09-01-4

Detail 22706639

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 an employee cut a lemon with bare hands then place the lemon in a beverage for customers.

08A-05-6

Detail 22706632

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cartons of half and half in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw shell eggs. Corrected On-Site

12A-09-4

Detail 22706634

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee handle a soiled wiping cloth with gloves then touch cooked rice without changing gloves. The employee discarded the rice.

31A-09-4

Detail 22706638

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the hand sink blocked by a prep table. The operator moved the prep table. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 22706633

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic container with water stored inside the hand sink. The operator removed the container. Corrected On-Site

21-44-1

Detail 22706635

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored on the floor on the cook line.

29-20-5

Detail 22706637

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink.

29-11-4

Detail 22706636

Basic - Water leaking from pipe underneath the hand sink. Repeat Violation

Sep 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31A-09-4

Detail 22321860

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a prep table blocking access to the handwashing sink. The operator moved the table allowing access to the sink. Corrected On-Site

10-18-5

Detail 22321862

Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observed in-use knives stored in sanitizer in the prep area. The operator removed and sanitized the knives. Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 22321861

Basic - Water leaking from pipe at the handwashing sink.

May 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

08A-11-5

Detail 21989866

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw oysters stored over bottled wine in the walk in cooler. Operator properly stored the bottled wine. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21989869

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over butter in the walk in cooler. Operator properly stored the raw shell eggs. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 21989870

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank not properly secured near the bag in box sodas. Operator secured the carbon dioxide tank with a chain. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 21989868

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 raw thawed tuna not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove prior to thawing. Operator removed the tuna from the reduced oxygen packaging. Corrected On-Site

10-12-5

Detail 21989867

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored in a soiled bucket between uses. Operator cleaned and sanitized the bucket and ice scoop. Corrected On-Site

Dec 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

08A-11-5

Detail 21613495

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw mussels and oysters stored over bottled wine in walk in cooler. Operator properly stored the mussels and oysters. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21613498

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over butter in walk in cooler. Operator properly stored the raw shell eggs. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 21613497

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink by a tray stand. Operator removed the tray stand. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 21613496

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic to go bowl with no handle used as scoop for rice. Operator removed the bowl from the rice. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21613494

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of rice stored on floor. Operator properly stored the container. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 21613499

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go boxes not inverted underneath prep table on cook line. Operator properly stored the to go boxes. Corrected On-Site

Apr 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

03B-01-6

Detail 21003423

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed soup 86F(Hot Holding) in the crock pot next to the microwave.

22-20-5

Detail 21003424

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

14-09-4

Detail 21003425

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

12B-01-4

Detail 21003426

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Operator voluntarily discarded the open container of monster. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 21003427

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator placed on hat. Corrected On-Site

Oct 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 20574286

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at entry to kitchen heavily soiled.

53B-10-4

Detail 20574284

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed training certificates no signature.

36-32-5

Detail 20574282

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in disrepair in kitchen area.

14-11-4

Detail 20574283

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn Walk in Cooler gasket.

36-17-5

Detail 20574287

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tile under dish area. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20574285

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation

29-08-4

Detail 20574281

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed leaking pipe at hand wash sink in kitchen area.