FISH TALES Health Score — Fort Lauderdale, FL

3355 NE 33 ST, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308-7216

Inspections on file 1
High-risk violations 6
Inspected 8/24/2026
Fort Lauderdale avg 88 / 100
F
39 / 100
Urgent

This score is in the bottom tier. Most Fort Lauderdale restaurants score 88 or above.

6 high-risk issues, 4 moderate issues, 7 minor issues found

Inspected August 24, 2026 Administrative complaint recommended

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How this compares

This restaurant scored better than 0% of restaurants in Fort Lauderdale. The city average ClearScore is 88 / 100.

Location

Inspection Breakdown

High Risk
6
Moderate
4
Minor
7

Violations Found

  • High Risk Approved source
  • High Risk Time and Temperature Control – potentially hazardous/time/temperature control for safety foods (PH/TCS)
  • High Risk Food protection, cross-contamination
  • High Risk Employee health knowledge; ill/symptomatic employee present
  • High Risk Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking ×2
  • Moderate Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located ×2
  • Moderate Dishwashing facilities; chemical test kit(s); gauges ×2
  • Minor Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized ×2
  • Minor Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Minor Plumbing installed and maintained; mop sink; water filters; backflow prevention
  • Minor Hand wash sinks, hand washing supplies and hand wash sign
  • Minor Current license properly displayed
  • Minor Food management certification valid / Employee training verification

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Frequently Asked Questions

FISH TALES's inspection on August 24, 2026 resulted in an administrative complaint being recommended. This means inspectors found violations serious enough to warrant formal regulatory action. The restaurant received a ClearScore of 39/100 (Grade F) with 6 high-risk violations among the 17 total issues found.

FISH TALES's inspection on August 24, 2026 uncovered 6 high-risk violations — the most serious category under Florida DBPR standards. High-risk violations involve issues that directly threaten food safety, such as temperature control, contamination, or sourcing problems. The full list of 17 violations is detailed above.

FISH TALES was last inspected on August 24, 2026 by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Florida restaurants are typically inspected 1–3 times per year on an unannounced basis, with more frequent visits following serious violations.

FISH TALES's ClearScore of 39/100 (Grade F) places it in the bottom 100% of Fort Lauderdale restaurants tracked by ClearCraves. The city average is notably higher. We strongly recommend reviewing the full violation list and checking the DBPR's current records before visiting.

After receiving an administrative complaint recommendation, FISH TALES is required to address the violations found. The DBPR may schedule a follow-up inspection to verify corrections. You can check the current status of FISH TALES's license directly at myfloridalicense.com.

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