The Epic Fisherman in Lake Worth
Last inspected:
3761 S Military Trl, Lake Worth, FL 33463The Epic Fisherman, a seafood market retail establishment in Lake Worth, has not yet met food permit requirements. A preoperational inspection on January 28, 2026 found that the facility lacks a mop sink and has a restroom opening directly into the processing area — conditions that prevent permit issuance. A follow-up inspection on February 4, 2026 identified 10 priority foundation violations, including the person in charge's inability to demonstrate knowledge of employee illness reporting requirements, foodborne disease transmission, and vomiting/diarrheal incident cleanup procedures. The facility also lacked a metal stem probe thermometer, a chemical sanitizer test kit, and written procedures for biohazard response. The facility remains in the permitting process and has not yet been licensed to operate.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
The Epic Fisherman in Lake Worth: FDACS Inspection History (2)
Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.
— 2 inspections
— Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements· 10 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to
[email protected].
Please note each observation that has been corrected.
Visit conducted to follow up on request 5149190.
Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement, Certified food protection manager, Food allergy awareness, Norovirus clean
up, and disinfection guidance provided.
Payments can be made online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or can be mailed to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services, P.O. Box 6720, Tallahassee FL 32314-6720. Checks and money orders are to be payable to Florida Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Services. All payments must include the Food Establishment number and reason of payment type in the
memo section of the check or money order.
Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must meet all
permitting requirements as specified in Rule 5K-4.020(2)(a)-(e), F.A.C. To expedite the processing of your food permit application,
electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Payment by check or money order is also accepted and must
be accompanied by an invoice. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit
application.
Failure to meet all permitting requirements will result in the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties
if you are found operating without a valid food permit, which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found
to be in violation of this provision, the Department may impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action
to suspend food activities.
The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety
inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit.
Risk-Based Violations
2-103.11(O)
Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are
informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about
their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) PfPf
Person in charge was unable to ensure that food employees were informed in a verifiable
manner to report their illness and or symptoms relate to diseases that are transmissible through food.
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)
Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing
transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may
cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible
through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of
food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
Person in charge was unable to correctly respond to questions relating to food borne disease
and symptoms that may cause food borne disease. Also, person in charge was unable to relate to
conditions of restriction and exclusion.
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2-501.11
Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when
responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food
establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread
of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal
matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
Food entity does not have any written procedures to address clean up procedures for
accidental vomiting and diarrheal incidents.
6-301.14
Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all
handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees.
6-301.14
Food service area: No hand wash sign posted at hand wash sink adjacent to 3 compartment
sink. Backroom area: No hand wash sign posted at restroom hand wash sink.
95
Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a
test through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.
No certified food protection manager.
Good Retail Practice Violations
4-204.11
Temperature measuring device sensor not located to measure the air temperature
or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit or in the coolest
part of a hot food storage unit; cold or hot holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety
food not equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is
located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display; or temperature measuring device not designed to
be easily readable. 4-204.112(A), (B) and (D)
Backroom area: Chest freezers missing thermometers.
4-302.12
Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in
ensuring food temperatures are attained and maintained; or food temperature measuring device with a
suitable small-diameter probe not provided or not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature
in thin foods. 4-302.12 Pf
Food service area: No metal stem probe thermometer available on premises during the
inspection.
6-202.15
Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or
closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid,
self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected
against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air
curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15
Backroom area: Gap under and around backdoor frame.
4-302.14
Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of
sanitizing solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf
Food service area: No chemical sanitizer solution concentration strength measuring test kit
available on premises during the inspection.
6-202.14
Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not
provided with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14
Backroom area: No self closer installed on restroom door.
— Did not Meet Preoperational Inspection Requirements· 1 violation· Inspected
Comments: Did not meet pre-operational inspection requirements. No mop sink is installed and the restroom opens directly into the processing
area. These conditions prevent the food establishment from obtaining a food permit.
Consultation with food establishment management.
The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been provided.
Visit conducted to follow up on request 5149190.
Good Retail Practice Violations
99
The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit and has not met all
permitting requirements. 500.12, F.S., 5K-4.020(2) F.A.C.Repeat
Did not meet pre-operational inspection requirements. No mop sink is installed and the
restroom opens directly into the processing area. These conditions prevent the food establishment from
obtaining a food permit.
The Epic Fisherman in Lake Worth: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was The Epic Fisherman in Lake Worth last inspected?
- The Epic Fisherman in Lake Worth was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on February 4, 2026. Inspection type: Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements.
- How many inspections has The Epic Fisherman in Lake Worth had?
- The Epic Fisherman in Lake Worth has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of The Epic Fisherman in Lake Worth find?
- The Epic Fisherman in Lake Worth was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 4, 2026 (Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements).
- Has The Epic Fisherman in Lake Worth had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, The Epic Fisherman in Lake Worth has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at The Epic Fisherman in Lake Worth?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at The Epic Fisherman in Lake Worth are: 2-103.11(O): Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) Pf; 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 6-301.14: Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14.
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