Perry Fish Market in Perry

Last inspected:

1649 S Byron Butler Pkwy, Perry, FL 32348
Overview

Perry Fish Market in Perry has received five inspections since September 2022, with a stop-use order issued in May 2025 for unsanitary equipment. The May 28, 2025 inspection documented rodent droppings on multiple shelves in the storage area, which the establishment removed and sanitized during the inspection. That same inspection found equipment cleanliness issues, including debris buildup on stored knives (corrected on site), a thermometer calibration problem (corrected on site), and multiple live flying insects in the prep area. The establishment also lacked written procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events, a violation that persisted through the June 2025 follow-up inspection. A January 2024 inspection found the facility operating with an expired food permit, and a September 2022 inspection cited handwashing sink accessibility and employee health reporting deficiencies. The most recent inspection on June 11, 2025 documented continuing pest control issues with live flying insects in the prep area and repeated the absence of written vomiting and diarrheal event procedures; both violations remain uncorrected.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

5FDACS Insp.
24Violations
1Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS:

Perry Fish Market in Perry: FDACS Inspection History (5)

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 Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 4 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: PATRICK PACE, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

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.

Risk-Based Violations

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 PfPfRepeat
Establishment unable to provide written guidance for the cleanup of vomit and diarrheal events.

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-501.11 Premises not maintained free of insects and other pests; or not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) Pf
Prep area: multiple live flying insects in area.
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
Prep area: Gap at bottom of door to the exterior.
4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)
Walk in cooler: Buildup of some debris on storage shelves.
— Re-Inspection Required· 11 violations· 1 stop-sale order· Re-Inspection Required

Inspector: PATRICK PACE, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

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. Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.

Risk-Based Violations

4-601.11(A) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) PfPf
Prep area: Buildup of debris on stored knives. COS: Item wash, rinse and sanitized during inspection.
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
Establishment unable to provide written guidance for the cleanup of vomiting and diarrheal events.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-203.11 Food temperature measuring device scaled only in Celsius or dually scaled in Celsius and Fahrenheit not accurate to ± 1°C in the intended range of use; or if scaled only in Fahrenheit, not accurate to ± 2°F in the intended range of use. 4-203.11 PfRepeat
Probe thermometer reading 20 degrees F while in a slurry of ice and water. COS: Probe thermometer was calibrated to 32 degrees F during inspection.
6-501.11 Premises not maintained free of roaches and rodents; or not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) P
Storage area: Rodent droppings observed on multiple shelves with packaged food. COS Employee removed all products, cleaned and sanitized area. Y x
6-501.11 Premises not maintained free of insects and other pests; or not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) Pf
Prep area: Multiple live flying insects around area.
3-304.12(C)-(F) During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil not stored on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment; in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particles to the drain when used with moist foods; in a clean, protected location when used only with food that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or in a container of water maintained at 135°F or greater. 3-304.12(C)-(F)
Walk in cooler: Ice scoop stored on soiled shelf. COS: Item moved during inspection.
4-501.12 Surfaces that are subject to scratching or scoring not resurfaced or discarded when they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. 4-501.12
Prep area: Cutting board damaged/stained/scored. COS: item discarded.
4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13
Walk in cooler: Buildup of debris on all storage shelving. Prep area: Buildup of debris on exterior of all storage coolers. Buildup of mold-like substance on gaskets of chest freezer.
5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Bathroom: Potable water leaking under sink onto floor.
5-203.14 Plumbing system not installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use, including on a hose bibb, by providing an air gap or installation of an approved backflow prevention device. 5-203.14 Pf
Prep area: Backflow prevention device missing from mop sink.
6-501.12 Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12
Prep area: Buildup of fish scales on floor under shelving and chest freezers. Buildup of fish scales on wall next to three compartment sink.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used.

Lot: Number of Packages:

Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:

Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MICAH HOLMBECK, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: The issues described in Request Number 5113520 were addressed with the person in charge. Obtained copies of shellstock tags.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Focused Inspection· 1 violation· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: MICAH HOLMBECK, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: This food establishment was found to be operating with an expired food permit. To renew a food permit, visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520. Stop-Use order issued 12/21/23 remains in effect.

Good Retail Practice Violations

99 Expired Permit - The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12(a)(1), F.S., 5K-4.020(5), F.A.C.
Operating with an expired food permit. Please see comments. o
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 8 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: KENNETH DAVIDSON, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

Comments: Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided.

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
Food establishment was unable to provide employee reporting responsibilities in a verifiable manner. o
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 establishment does not have a written procedure for responding to a vomiting and diarrheal event. o Print Date: 9/9/2022 Page 1 of 3
5-205.11 Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 PfPf
Back Room Area - Hand wash sink was inaccessible due to the storage of serving spoon and colander. COS - Items were removed during the inspection. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-304.12(C)-(F) During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil not stored on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment; in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particles to the drain when used with moist foods; in a clean, protected location when used only with food that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or in a container of water maintained at 135°F or greater. 3-304.12(C)-(F)
Processing Area - Observed ice scoop stored on top of chest freezer between times of use. COS- Ice scoop was removed from service. x
4-402.11 Equipment that is fixed because it is not easily moveable not installed with space to allow access for cleaning along the sides, behind or above the equipment; with no more than one thirty-second inch of space from adjoining equipment, walls, or ceiling; or sealed to adjoining equipment or walls when the equipment is exposed to spillage or seepage. Counter-mounted equipment that is not easily moveable not installed to allow cleaning of the equipment or areas underneath or around the equipment by being sealed. 4-402.11
Processing Area - Ware wash sink is not sealed to the wall. o
4-501.11 Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications; or cutting or piercing part of can opener not kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when a container is opened. 4-501.11
Retail Area - Ice display cooler has one slide door that is not attached. Discussed with owner and proper supplies have been obtained to reattach and repair display door. o
4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)
Retail Area - Ice display cooler has visible accumulation and buildup of dirt, debris, calcium and lime residue on outside door and panel surfaces. o
6-501.19 Toilet room doors not kept closed except during maintenance and cleaning. 6-501.19
Back Room Area - Restroom door was kept open while not in use. Discussed with owner concerning the requirement of restroom doors being kept closed. o

Perry Fish Market in Perry: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (1)

Products placed under stop-sale or stop-use order by FDACS inspectors. Stop-sale orders prohibit the sale of food that is adulterated, mislabeled, or poses a health risk.

FDACS stop-sale and stop-use orders for Perry Fish Market in Perry
DateOrder TypeProductBrand/LotReason
STOP USE ORDER Number of Packages: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanabl…

Perry Fish Market in Perry: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Perry Fish Market in Perry last inspected?
Perry Fish Market in Perry was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on June 11, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Perry Fish Market in Perry had?
Perry Fish Market in Perry has 5 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Perry Fish Market in Perry find?
Perry Fish Market in Perry was most recently inspected by FDACS on June 11, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Perry Fish Market in Perry had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
Yes, Perry Fish Market in Perry has 1 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were voluntarily destroyed.
What are the most common violations at Perry Fish Market in Perry?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Perry Fish Market in Perry are: 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 Pf; 6-501.11: Premises not maintained free of insects and other pests; or not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) Pf; 4-601.11(A): Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) Pf.
Does Perry Fish Market in Perry have any repeat violations?
Yes, Perry Fish Market in Perry has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 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 Pf; 6-501.11: Premises not maintained free of insects and other pests; or not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) Pf.

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