How many health inspections has REDFISH BLUEFISH PENSACOLA BEACH had?

REDFISH BLUEFISH PENSACOLA BEACH has had 19 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has REDFISH BLUEFISH PENSACOLA BEACH ever been shut down?

No, REDFISH BLUEFISH PENSACOLA BEACH has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at REDFISH BLUEFISH PENSACOLA BEACH?

The most frequently cited violations at REDFISH BLUEFISH PENSACOLA BEACH are: Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health reporting, Employee health policy.

What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?

BACTERIAL BIOFILM: Improperly cleaned multi-use utensils develop bacterial biofilms within 24 hours. These biofilms protect pathogens (Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli) from routine sanitizing — requiring physical scrubbing to remove. Each use of a contaminated utensil transfers pathogens to food. Improperly cleaned cutting boards harbor 200x more bacteria than a toilet seat. Clean and sanitize all multi-use utensils using the 3-compartment sink method: Wash in hot soapy water (110°F minimum), rinse in clean water, sanitize in approved solution (50-100 ppm chlorine or 200-400 ppm quaternary ammonium for 30 seconds), air dry. Or use properly functioning commercial dishwasher. Clean utensils at least every 4 hours during continuous use.

What does Florida violation V40 (Wiping cloths usage) mean?

CONTAMINATION SPREAD: Improperly used wiping cloths are one of the most common contamination vehicles in food service. A single dirty cloth spreads millions of bacteria across every surface wiped. Cloths used on raw meat surfaces and then food contact surfaces cause direct cross-contamination. Bacteria double every 20 minutes on damp cloths at room temperature. Wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer solution between uses: chlorine 50-100 ppm or quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Change solution every 4 hours or when visibly soiled. Use separate cloths for food contact vs. non-food contact surfaces. Dry wiping cloths may be used on food contact surfaces only if laundered daily. Test sanitizer concentration with test strips.

REDFISH BLUEFISH PENSACOLA BEACH

5 L VIA DE LUNA DR, Pensacola Beach, FL 32561

Escambia County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: SURF AND SAND DEVELOPMENT LLC · License: SEA2706242

REDFISH BLUEFISH PENSACOLA BEACH in Pensacola Beach, FL has 19 inspections on record with 63 total violations (3.3 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

19Inspections

63Violations

0Closures

Data current as of February 6, 2025

Inspection History (19)

Feb 6, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Jul 26, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Mar 25, 2024 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Feb 13, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Sep 19, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Mar 9, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

Oct 19, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 3, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Jun 20, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

Sep 9, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 27, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Sep 11, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

May 11, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Feb 26, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 25, 2020 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

Jul 5, 2018 — Complaint Full· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Jun 27, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jun 26, 2018 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Dec 29, 2016 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

How Does This Facility Compare?

REDFISH BLUEFISH PENSACOLA BEACH has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Escambia County average of 0.12 closures per facility. It has averaged 3.3 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 1.40.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has REDFISH BLUEFISH PENSACOLA BEACH had?: REDFISH BLUEFISH PENSACOLA BEACH has had 19 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has REDFISH BLUEFISH PENSACOLA BEACH ever been shut down?: No, REDFISH BLUEFISH PENSACOLA BEACH has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at REDFISH BLUEFISH PENSACOLA BEACH?: The most frequently cited violations at REDFISH BLUEFISH PENSACOLA BEACH are: Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health reporting, Employee health policy.

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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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