Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota County

OWENS FISH CAMP

6516 UNIVERSITY PKWY, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
1 High Priority
Nov 18, 2025
City
Lakewood Ranch
County
Sarasota
Status
Current / Active
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.

Nov 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

12A-13-4

Detail 24200015

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. Observed an employee for from dirty to clean dishes without washing their hands or putting on gloves. Operator had them wash their hands and putting on gloves. Corrective Action Taken

01C-03-4

Detail 24200014

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed only a third of their tags marked with the last date served.

31B-06-4

Detail 24200021

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed the back prep soap dispenser not working. Operator placed a new one there. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 24200016

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl used as a scoop for cornmeal. Operator removed the scoop. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 24200017

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed their ceiling vents above the dish pit with heavy dust build up.

24-06-4

Detail 24200020

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed their dish rack rusted.

14-09-4

Detail 24200019

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed their cook line cutting boards heavily grooved.

12B-07-4

Detail 24200018

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks stored on the cook line. Operator placed them in a labeled spill container. Corrected On-Site

Aug 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

12A-19-4

Detail 23950476

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed a server wash their hands with cold water only. Reviewed proper procedure with the operator.

08A-20-5

Detail 23950475

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw whole beef stored over raw fish on the cook line. An employee moved the beef. Corrected On-Site

01C-05-4

Detail 23950480

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

31B-02-4

Detail 23950478

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed them missing paper towels at their bar and right side cook line hand sinks. Operator placed more there. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23950481

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up on their outside ice machines.

14-01-5

Detail 23950479

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls being used as scoops for dry goods.

40-06-5

Detail 23950482

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee personal bag stored above their dry storage area. Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 23950477

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handles in contact with dry goods in the prep area. Repeat Violation

Nov 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

41-15-5

Detail 23369632

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored above dry food items on the cook line. Operator removed the bucket. Corrected On-Site

01C-05-4

Detail 23369628

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

01C-03-4

Detail 23369626

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed no date marking for tags. Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 23369630

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed their chlorine test kit for their dish machine expired.

40-06-5

Detail 23369627

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple phones stored above the back prep line. Operator removed the phones. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 23369631

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoops buried in dry goods in the prep area, Operator removed the scoops. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 23369629

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple old labels stuck to dishes in the clean dish storage. Operator removed some labels. Corrective Action Taken

Aug 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 10

22-41-4

Detail 23050633

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 the dish machine at 0ppm chlorine. Employee changed the bucket and retested at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 23050634

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bleach and grill cleaner stored next to alcohol in the storage closet. Operator removed the alcohol. Corrected On-Site

01C-03-4

Detail 23050636

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed none of their tags marked.

31B-03-4

Detail 23050637

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the bar hand wash sink. Operator placed soap there. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 23050630

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Salvador V. Expired 6/17/24

41-17-4

Detail 23050631

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple unlabeled spray bottles containing Chemicals not labeled in the storage closet.

14-01-5

Detail 23050638

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls being used as scoops for flour at the prep station. Operator removed the bowls. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 23050639

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs stored on the oven handles. Operator removed the tongs. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 23050632

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to-go containers stored not inverted. Operator inverted them. Corrected On-Site

21-38-4

Detail 23050635

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed multiple sanitizer buckets stored on the floor of the cook line. Operator placed the buckets off the ground. Corrected On-Site

Jan 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

22-20-5

Detail 22570761

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up on the outside ice machines. Operator had a employee start to clean them. Corrective Action Taken

12B-07-4

Detail 22570760

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple drinks stored above and next to food and food preparation areas in the kitchen. Operator removed the drinks. Corrected On-Site

Oct 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

24-08-4

Detail 22354624

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple wet nesting utensils and equipment in the back dish wash area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Time Extended

10-17-4

Detail 22354625

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed multiple knives in between equipment on the cook line. Operator removed knives. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Time Extended

Oct 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 12

08A-05-6

Detail 22347622

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over ready to eat hard boiled eggs in the walk in cooler. Operator placed pork on the lower shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 22347632

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw eggs over raw shellfish in the walk in cooler. Operator removed eggs. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22347624

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fish in a reach in cooler on the cook line, butter on the cook line, and cheese olives at the bar: Butter (70F - Cold Holding); Cheese olives (60F - Cold Holding); Fish (53F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that the food had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator placed the butter and cheese olives in reach in coolers. Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-07-5

Detail 22347631

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. Observed no knowledge of the big 6. Handed operator a copy to post. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22347623

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. Observed no vomit clean up plan. Handed operator a copy to post. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22347627

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed back prep hand wash sink with dirty dishes and bar hand wash sink with ice in it. Operator removed items from sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22347629

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. Observed no signed agreements. Had operator sign a copy and emailed him more. Corrective Action Taken Warning

13-03-4

Detail 22347621

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two cooks on the line not wearing hair restraints. Operator had them put on hats. Corrected On-Site Warning

24-08-4

Detail 22347628

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple wet nesting utensils and equipment in the back dish wash area. Warning

10-17-4

Detail 22347625

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed multiple knives in between equipment on the cook line. Operator removed knives. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22347630

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at the outside wait staff sink. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 22347626

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths on the back prep table. Operator placed them in a sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jun 21, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

31A-09-4

Detail 22075013

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed breading station in front of Hand wash sink on cook line. Chef corrected by having relocated. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22075012

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sealed packages of Crab meat in Hand wash sink on cook line. Chef corrected by having removed. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 22075011

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs on oven door handles. Chef corrected by having staff remove. Corrected On-Site

May 11, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.