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WALTS FISH MARKET SOUTH

4144 S TAMIAMI TRL, SARASOTA, FL 342313608

License #6801432

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WALTS FISH MARKET SOUTH in SARASOTA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 98.9 out of 100 — an A grade for consistent compliance with state food-safety standards. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 6, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 11 total violations — 2 critical, 2 major, 7 minor.

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67%
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  • Warning Issued
  • [21-38-4] Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket on the floor in food preperation area. Operator removed bucket.
  • [53B-01-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to provide proof of employee food handlers certification.
  • [14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards throughout the kitchen with cut marks, grooves and stains.
  • [11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator unable to provide proof of health reporting agreements.
  • [41-27-4] Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary sanitizer in the fillet are to strong. Operator diluted quaternary sanitizer to 400ppm.
  • [22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in ice machine, located outside near walk-in freezer. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
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