STAR FISH COMPANY

Name: STAR FISH COMPANY
Address: 12306 46 AVE W, CORTEZ, FL, 34215, US
Rating: 69.2

12306 46 AVE W, CORTEZ, FL 34215

License #5105833

🦞 Seafood ℹ️

69.2 Grade F / 100

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October 5, 2026 · 5 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food

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STAR FISH COMPANY in CORTEZ currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 69.2 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 8 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 5, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 41 total violations — 10 critical, 8 major, 23 minor.

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November 26, 2024

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items improperly stored through their establishment. Operator moved them.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in their walk in freezer.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed a missing hand wash sign at their prep hand sink. Operator replaced it.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple single service articles not properly inverted. Operator inverted them.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw fish in their standing cooler. Operator swapped the meats.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed multiple carbon dioxide tanks not secured in the storage walk way. Operator secured them with a bungee cord.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee working in the right side kitchen with no hair restraint.
[36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease buildup under the left side kitchen cook line.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at the prep hand wash sink. Operator placed a sign.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over ready to eat coleslaw in the right side kitchen reach in cooler. Operator moved the fish.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the right side cook line: Cut tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 1 hr. Operator placed ice around them.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the right side kitchen: Fish (96F - Hot Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 30minutes. Operator disposed of the fish of his choice.
[12A-03-4] Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee wash hands in a dump sink. Instructed operator on proper washing.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for their quaternary triple sink.
[53B-14-5] 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 expired: Karen S, Ralph G.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach walk-in freezer in side area of kitchen walk way. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over fryers and Grill hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed in dry storage in main kitchen area a dented can of Chili sauce and crushed tomatoes. Educated Person in charge on dented cans. Person in charge set aside for pick up and return.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in Walk in cooler in main kitchen area raw oysters with no tag. Educated Person in charge on No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. Person in charge discarded Oysters.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in bar area Seafood Chowder (149F - Reheating). Person in charge stated that it was a reheated food product and was started in the warming unit 8:00am. Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Person in charge voluntarily discarded the Seafood Chowder.
[03E-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed in bar area Seafood Chowder (149F - Reheating). Person in charge stated that it was a reheated food product and was started in the warming unit 8:00am. Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Person in charge voluntarily discarded the Seafood Chowder.
[01C-01-4] No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed in Walk in cooler in main kitchen area raw oysters with no tag. Educated Person in charge on No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. Person in charge discarded Oysters.