Op Fish House & Oyster Bar
636 Kingsley Ave, Orange Park, FL 32073 · Permanent Food Service · License 2001312
What drove the grade
Raw sewage on ground of establishment.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 20 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot)-3
- Safety score97
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 3 visitsLatest inspection
Routine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 21, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - First visitOct 20, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
1 violation found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 28, Sewage and wastewater disposal: Raw sewage on ground of establishment.
Observed lift station on property with the red light illuminated. Water observed coming from the ground and flowing onto the property. Plumbing company on site and stated they will have to pump it out.
Fixed on the spot
Earlier inspections 1
F48Routine inspection16 violations, 1 high priority Administrative complaint
- First visitOct 20, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
16 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Operator found the chemical bucket with only water in it and installed new chemical. Dishmachine ran and retested at 100ppm chlorine.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Intermediate5
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
All oyster tags for the month of October are missing the last date served.
Code 11, Employee health: Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
No written procedures available. Provided DBPR Form 5030-104.
Fixed on the spot
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Handwash sink by dishmachine is blocked by a trash can. Also, handwash sink at the inside bar has a water pitcher stored in the sink.
Repeat violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No paper towels at handwash sink by utility sink. Operator brought paper towels.
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing eight proof of employee food handler training for Matt, Sam, Brenden, Ricardo, Taylor, Sarah, Olivia and Sara, all employed over 60 days.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Basic10
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use ice scoop/bucket for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses.
Ice buckets are stored inverted but not in a protected area, buckets stored on shelving outside back exit of kitchen, not fully enclosed and open to outdoor contaminants.
Repeat violation
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Walk-in cooler shelving has rust.
Repeat violation
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Shelf under flat grill with heavy debris. Exterior of melter on cook line with grease build up. Shelving above/around the dishmachine storing clean pans and inserts has grease and dust build up.
Repeat violation
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water draining onto floor surface.
Water draining onto the floor at utility sink from the piping and water draining onto the floor at the server salad reach-in cooler.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
No employee hand washing sign at handwash sink by dishmachine.
Repeat violation
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
Right lid on right dumpster is open.
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Unsealed concrete throughout kitchen, prep and ware washing areas.
Repeat violation
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Floor of storage room across from main building is in disrepair with large piece of flooring missing, exposing raw wood. Also, piece of flooring missing directly inside the walk-in cooler. Also, ice build up observed on walk-in freezer floor and at the bottom exterior of the freezer door.
Floor/wall/ceiling/vent/building attachment is soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Walls at the dishmachine, at the breading station, at the end of the cook line and in the cubby to the right of the dishmachine are soiled. Floors in walk-in freezer, under the server flip top reach-in cooler, under the soda machine and under the fryers are soiled. Blue fan on cook line with heavy grease build up on the interior and exterior.
Repeat violation
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No choking poster posted. Provided DBPR Form 5030-105 and operator posted sign in employee area.
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.