Reel Fish Coastal Kitchen & Bar in Winter Park
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1234 N Orange Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789Reel Fish Coastal Kitchen & Bar in Winter Park has operated under DBPR oversight with a compliance record reflecting elevated violation frequency and recent management issues. Across 24 inspections dating to at least 2016, the facility accumulated 158 total violations, averaging 6.6 per inspection—approximately 27% above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The most significant enforcement action occurred on July 18, 2024, when an inspector issued a Warning after documenting 12 violations, including two high-priority findings: management awareness deficiencies and improper chemical storage. Employee health policy violations were cited consecutively in September and October 2024, both resulting in call-back extensions. A fire safety violation was documented on March 17, 2021, when a propane tank larger than regulatory limits (>2.7 lb. water capacity) was found stored inside the building. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on November 13, 2025 resulted in zero violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Reel Fish Coastal Kitchen & Bar in Winter Park: Comparison to Orange County Averages
Reel Fish Coastal Kitchen & Bar in Winter Park: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Reel Fish Coastal Kitchen & Bar in Winter Park: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections26 violations · 17 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections22 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Reel Fish Coastal Kitchen & Bar in Winter Park: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Reel Fish Coastal Kitchen & Bar in Winter Park last inspected?
- Reel Fish Coastal Kitchen & Bar in Winter Park was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 29, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Reel Fish Coastal Kitchen & Bar in Winter Park?
- The most frequently cited violations at Reel Fish Coastal Kitchen & Bar in Winter Park are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Management awareness.
- How many health inspections has Reel Fish Coastal Kitchen & Bar in Winter Park had?
- Reel Fish Coastal Kitchen & Bar in Winter Park has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Reel Fish Coastal Kitchen & Bar in Winter Park find?
- Reel Fish Coastal Kitchen & Bar in Winter Park was most recently inspected on April 29, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Reel Fish Coastal Kitchen & Bar in Winter Park ever been shut down?
- No, Reel Fish Coastal Kitchen & Bar in Winter Park has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- Has Reel Fish Coastal Kitchen & Bar in Winter Park had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Reel Fish Coastal Kitchen & Bar in Winter Park has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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).
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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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