OP FISH HOUSE & OYSTER BAR

Name: OP FISH HOUSE & OYSTER BAR
Address: 636 KINGSLEY AVE, ORANGE PARK, FL, 32073, US
Rating: 60.2

636 KINGSLEY AVE, ORANGE PARK, FL 32073

License #2001312

🦞 Seafood ℹ️

60.2 Grade F / 100

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February 26, 2026 · 1 finding · 1 critical

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OP FISH HOUSE & OYSTER BAR in ORANGE PARK currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 60.2 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 7 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 26, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 73 total violations — 11 critical, 15 major, 47 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-41-4] 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. Dishmachine in the kitchen tested at 0ppm chlorine. Dishmachine in the bar area tested at 0ppm chlorine. Establishment does not have a three compartment sink.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[36-73-4] Floor/wall/ceiling/ceiling vent soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walls at kitchen handwash sink, to right of flip top reach in cooler in kitchen, to right of fryer and to the right of soda machine are soiled. Floors under fryers and in walk-in freezer are soiled.
[10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop at ice machine stored in dirty container.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwash sink in kitchen and restroom by the kitchen.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving under grill area has accumulation of food debris/grease.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Both dumpster have the left lids open.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete throughout kitchen and ware washing area.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelving has rust.
[22-41-4] 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. Dishmachine in the kitchen tested at 0ppm chlorine. Dishmachine in the bar area tested at 0ppm chlorine. Establishment does not have a three compartment sink.
[03F-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Hush puppy mix and breaded shrimp being held on time controls had no time marking. Employee states both placed out at 11:00 and added time marking to chart.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in kitchen blocked by a trash can.
[53B-02-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Per operator, missing two proof of employee training.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid at dish machine. Employee identified contents as cleaner and labeled the bottle.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used to scoop melted butter.
[06-09-1] 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. See stop sale. Seven packages of completely thawed vacuum sealed tuna in flip top reach in cooler in kitchen.
[08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Fruit and employee beverage stored above fries in reach in cooler in kitchen.
[36-73-4] Floor/walls/ceiling/vents soiled/has accumulation of debris. Vent above dishmachine table has black mold like substance on vent and surrounding ceiling. Walls at service station at soda machine area is soiled. Wall to right of flip top reach in cooler in kitchen is soiled. Floor throughout kitchen and in walk in freezer is soiled. Fan guards in walk in cooler are soiled.
[08B-32-4] Food being prepared outside. Oysters being shucked outside kitchen exit door.
[33-19-4] Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage, both bagged and unbagged around and behind dumpster.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water beside grill at 111F.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee handwashing sign at outdoor bar or at dishroom. Employee hand wash sign at inside bar reads hand wash sink only. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-111.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete floor throughout kitchen and ware washing areas.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelving has rust.
[22-41-4] 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. Dishmachine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Operator found chemical container empty and replaced. Retested at 50ppm chlorine.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Seven packages of completely thawed vacuum sealed tuna in flip top reach in cooler in kitchen.
[03F-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. No time marking on all four hour hold time products. Employee stated brought out at noon and marked the time.
[01C-03-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Multiple tags from late January early February not marked with last date served.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer and cut tomato observed in indoor bar handwash sink. Kitchen hand wash sink blocked by trashcan.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at outdoor bar hand wash sink.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at outdoor bar hand wash sink.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[36-51-4] Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Left fan guard in walk in freezer is in disrepair.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls/floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Wall at trash can in dish room and wall at far right next to flat grill are soiled. Wall at breading area and fryers with heavy grease build up. Vent above clean pan storage to right of dish machine has black mold-like substance on and around the vent. Floors under fryer and stove are soiled. Standing water observed in walk in cooler. Fan guards in walk in cooler are soiled.
[06-09-1] 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. See stop sale. Three packages of individually sealed completely thawed tuna in reach in cooler in kitchen.
[35A-03-4] Dead flying insect(s) on premises. One dead fly observed on top of lid to panned sausage in walk in cooler.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Three cooks in kitchen with no hair restraints. Two cooks in kitchen with no beard guards.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed water between stacked cups next to soda machine.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple utensils in standing water in insert between the grills at 102F.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of melter oven has heavy debris build up.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hooked wooden rack holding clean pans above make line with dust. Shelving between breading station and fryer, by grill and under steam table(holding seasonings) is soiled. Interior lid of ice machine is soiled. Holder for clean crab utensils is soiled along with shelving under the holder. Gaskets on beer cooler in front lobby are soiled.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open employee beverage on right shelf in far right reach in cooler in kitchen.
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. Small leak under piping at pre-rinse area in dish room.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete in ware washing and kitchen.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving has rust.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2024.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Three packages of individually sealed completely thawed tuna in reach in cooler in kitchen.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer observed in handwash sink in dish room.
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager. No certified food manager on duty with five employees engaged in food handling at the time of inspection.
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available. Cook states batteries just ran out.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with purple liquid under handwash sink in the bar labeled as "host stand".

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[36-51-4] Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Left fan guard in walk in freezer is in disrepair with a piece of the fan guard missing.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls /floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Wall behind flat grill is soiled. Wall under dish area to the right of the dish machine is soiled. Fan guards and front of cooling unit in walk in cooler are soiled. Shelf under flat top stove has debris.
[06-09-1] 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. See stop sale. Observed two individual packages of thawed tuna in reach in cooler at breading station and nine individual packages of thawed tuna in the walk in cooler. Packages state to remove product before thawing.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Chicken wings on the floor of the walk in freezer.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water at 94F beside flat grill. Cook removed water.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of melter oven with heavy debris.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area to the right of the hoods and the wire shelving next to it has heavy debris. Shelf below flat grill with debris. Shelf below ticket printer with debris. Green basket with condiments beside ticket printer has debris in interior.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water observed in bottom of salad prep area reach in cooler.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete throughout kitchen and ware washing area.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving has rust.
[01C-03-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Eight oyster tags from January and February not marked with last day served.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in dishroom blocked by a trash can. Hand wash sink in the "pink house" with a knife, soufflé cup and food debris.
[53B-02-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of food handler training for Freddy M. Training certificate for Lauren L. is from an unapproved provider.
[41-17-4] Spray/squirt bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled squirt bottle with blue liquid on counter in the "pink house".