Placida Fish Market in Rotonda West

Last inspected:

31 Chailett Rd Ste 5, Rotonda West, FL 33947
Overview

Placida Fish Market in Rotonda West completed a sanitation inspection on September 24, 2026, during which inspectors identified 10 violations, all of which were corrected on-site.

The violations included missing probe thermometer accessibility for food temperature checks; unlabeled working containers of liquid smoke, brown sugar, and seasonings; measuring scoops stored with handles resting in dry goods; accumulated debris on the three-compartment sink nozzle and ice machine baffle; a loosely fitted dish washing faucet; microwave interior buildup; uncoded crushed tomatoes held beyond 24 hours; missing or incomplete written procedures for vomitus and diarrhea cleanup; and a food employee washing hands in the three-compartment sink rather than the handwash sink. The facility corrected deficiencies including applying labels to working containers, removing scoops from food products, cleaning the ice machine baffle and microwave interior, adding date marks to held products, and directing hand washing to the proper sink. The most recent inspection outcome is that the facility met sanitation inspection requirements.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.

1FDACS Insp.
10Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Placida Fish Market in Rotonda West: FDACS Inspection History (1)

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.

— 1 inspection
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 10 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: JOHN WEAVER, 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. Vomit and diarrhea clean up guidelines provided

Risk-Based Violations

4-602.12 Food-contact surface of cooking or baking equipment not cleaned at least every 24 hours, or cavity or door seals of microwave oven not cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure. 4-602.12
KICHEN- Interior of microwave had debris buildup along walls and ceiling. (COS) Microwave was cleaned.
3-501.17(A) Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held for more than 24 hours not clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold or discarded when held at 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days; or the day of preparation not counted as day 1. 3-501.17(A) PfPf
WALK IN COOLER-Crushed tomatoes being held out of original packaging not labeled with a date mark held after 24 hours (COS) Date marks were added to the product. x
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
RETAIL-Written procedures were missing required steps, separation of contaminated food and discarding of all soiled equipment and food items.
2-301.15 Food employee not cleaning hands in a handwash sink or approved automatic handwashing facility. Food employee cleaning hands in a sink used for food preparation or warewashing, or in a service sink. 2-301.15 PfPf
DISH WASHING AREA-Observed food employee wash hands in three compartment sink. (Employee washed hands in hand sink.)

Good Retail Practice Violations

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
RETAIL-Probe thermometer unavailable for use.
3-302.12 Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and unmistakably recognized and has been removed from its original packaging for use in the establishment is not identified with the common name of the food. 3-302.12
KITCHEN-Working containers of liquid smoke, brown sugar, and seasonings not labeled with common name in prep area. (COS) Labels were applied to the working containers.
3-304.12(B) During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil stored in food that is not time/temperature control for safety food not stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. 3-304.12(B)
KITCHEN- Measuring scoops held in working containers containing various dry goods with the handle resting on the food product. (COS) Handles removed from food products.
4-501.14 Warewashing equipment; sinks, basins or other receptacles used for washing or rinsing raw food or laundering wiping cloths; or drainboards or equipment used to substitute for drainboards not cleaned before use, throughout the day at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils and ensure the equipment performs its intended function, and at least every 24 hours when used. 4-501.14
WARE WASHING AREA-Nozzle to three compartment sink had debris accumulated .
4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)
KITCHEN-Ice machine baffle had a build up of black debris. (COS) Baffle was clean of all black debris.
5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
DISH WASHING AREA-Faucet to three compartment sink was loosely fitted.

Placida Fish Market in Rotonda West: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Placida Fish Market in Rotonda West last inspected?
Placida Fish Market in Rotonda West was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 24, 2026. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Placida Fish Market in Rotonda West had?
Placida Fish Market in Rotonda West has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Placida Fish Market in Rotonda West find?
Placida Fish Market in Rotonda West was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 24, 2026 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Placida Fish Market in Rotonda West had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Placida Fish Market in Rotonda West has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Placida Fish Market in Rotonda West?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Placida Fish Market in Rotonda West are: 2-301.15: Food employee not cleaning hands in a handwash sink or approved automatic handwashing facility. Food employee cleaning hands in a sink used for food preparation or warewashing, or in a service sink. 2-301.15 Pf; 4-602.12: Food-contact surface of cooking or baking equipment not cleaned at least every 24 hours, or cavity or door seals of microwave oven not cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure. 4-602.12; 3-501.17(A): Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held for more than 24 hours not clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold or discarded when held at 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days; or the day of preparation not counted as day 1. 3-501.17(A) Pf.

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