How many health inspections has MYSTIC FISH SEAFOOD GRILL&BAR had?

MYSTIC FISH SEAFOOD GRILL&BAR has had 20 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has MYSTIC FISH SEAFOOD GRILL&BAR ever been shut down?

No, MYSTIC FISH SEAFOOD GRILL&BAR has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at MYSTIC FISH SEAFOOD GRILL&BAR?

The most frequently cited violations at MYSTIC FISH SEAFOOD GRILL&BAR are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing.

What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?

MANAGEMENT FAILURE: CDC data shows establishments without active managerial control have 3x more critical violations. The person in charge must demonstrate knowledge of foodborne illness prevention, HACCP principles, and Florida food safety law. Without oversight, violations go uncorrected, creating compounding risk of multi-pathogen outbreaks. Person in charge must be present during ALL hours of operation and must demonstrate knowledge of: foodborne illness risk factors, proper cooking temperatures, handwashing procedures, allergen management, and employee health policy. Must hold a valid Food Manager Certification per Florida Statute 509.039.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

MYSTIC FISH SEAFOOD GRILL&BAR

3253 TAMPA RD, Palm Harbor, FL 34684

Pinellas County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: FUHRMANN & ASSOCIATES INC · License: SEA6215123

MYSTIC FISH SEAFOOD GRILL&BAR in Palm Harbor, FL has 20 inspections on record with 121 total violations (6.1 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

20Inspections

121Violations

0Closures

Data current as of April 29, 2025

Inspection History (20)

Apr 29, 2025 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 26, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V22 Consumer advisory

May 17, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 16, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Sep 19, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Jun 9, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 25, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

May 3, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Mar 1, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V22 Consumer advisory

May 19, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 14, 2021 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

Nov 23, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Jun 15, 2020 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Dec 9, 2019 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V09 No contamination

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

May 14, 2019 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Sep 20, 2018 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 27, 2018 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Aug 16, 2017 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Jan 18, 2017 — Routine - Food· 10 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V05 Handwashing procedures

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 3, 2016 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V05 Handwashing procedures

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

How Does This Facility Compare?

MYSTIC FISH SEAFOOD GRILL&BAR has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Pinellas County average of 0.27 closures per facility. It has averaged 6.1 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.56.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has MYSTIC FISH SEAFOOD GRILL&BAR had?: MYSTIC FISH SEAFOOD GRILL&BAR has had 20 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has MYSTIC FISH SEAFOOD GRILL&BAR ever been shut down?: No, MYSTIC FISH SEAFOOD GRILL&BAR has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at MYSTIC FISH SEAFOOD GRILL&BAR?: The most frequently cited violations at MYSTIC FISH SEAFOOD GRILL&BAR are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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