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HICKS SEAFOOD HOUSE OF APOPKA

60 E MAIN ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 6/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10827044

  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets to unit in kitchen are torn - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: **Time Extended**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled behind fryers - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: **Time Extended**
  • 28-27-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Grease interceptor/trap overflowing onto floor/ground. When only hand sink is in use in kitchen, grease interceptor that is located next to hand sink is overflowing onto kitchen floor Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: Operator has a new automatic drain pump on order and will be in place in 30 days, Sink is currently hooked up to shop vac to prevent overflowing into floor **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: Sink is not overflowing, had temporary repair, awaiting full repairs to take place in less than 30 days, operator will call before If repairs are completed before the 30 days **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 5/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10841422

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation
  • 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in hallway off kitchen
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 4/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10821829

  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets to unit in kitchen are torn - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: **Time Extended**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled behind fryers - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Deep freezer end of cooks line interior soiled - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: **Time Extended**
  • 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handle at prep sink has leak - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: **Time Extended**
  • 28-27-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Grease interceptor/trap overflowing onto floor/ground. When only hand sink is in use in kitchen, grease interceptor that is located next to hand sink is overflowing onto kitchen floor Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: Operator has a new automatic drain pump on order and will be in place in 30 days, Sink is currently hooked up to shop vac to prevent overflowing into floor **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 4/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10805919

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets to unit in kitchen are torn
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled behind fryers
  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop stored in rice Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooking utensils in water 85° Corrected On-Site
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Deep freezer end of cooks line interior soiled
  • 29-03-4:Basic - Small under sink grease interceptor at only hand sink in kitchen is backing up into the kitchen floor, Water draining onto floor surface when hand sink is in use
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handle at prep sink has leak
  • 28-27-5:High Priority - Grease interceptor/trap overflowing onto floor/ground. When only hand sink is in use in kitchen, grease interceptor that is located next to hand sink is overflowing onto kitchen floor Admin Complaint
  • 41-23-4:High Priority - Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. 2 Containers of rodent bait in kitchen at end of line
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in kitchen blocked by fan and shop vac Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite not properly date marked. Rice from previous day not dated Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10717663

  • 10-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils on line in water 79 Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: **Time Extended**
  • 25-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers not inverted at pass through window Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-07-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: To date, there is no certified food manager for establishment Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 11/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8764000

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under fryers Warning
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container in hallway holding foods is cracked Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of potatoes on floor in kitchen area Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Men's restroom has hole in wall with exposed pipes Warning
  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle to rice scoop stored in cooked rice container in refrigerator Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils on line in water 79° Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit in hallway Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers not inverted at pass through window Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At entrance to kitchen Warning
  • 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused upright refrigeration unit in hallway off cooks line Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw seafood stored over Cooked rice in cooler in hallway Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Provided operator with handout Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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. 3 employees working over 60 days, no proof of training for any employee available Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Provided operator with handout. Current employees signed and dated form **Corrective Action Taken** Warning

Inspection Date: 9/27/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8867159

  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in men's bathroom , exposed pipes in men's not covered - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: **Time Extended**
  • 14-42-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-04-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager, no other food manager for establishment - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Manager is scheduled to take class on Thursday 8/22 **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: Certified Food Manager Certification has not been obtained as of callback date Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 8/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8697058

  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in men's bathroom , exposed pipes in men's not covered - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: **Time Extended**
  • 14-42-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-04-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager, no other food manager for establishment - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Manager is scheduled to take class on Thursday 8/22 **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 6/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8695780

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor in kitchen Corrected On-Site
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in men's bathroom , exposed pipes in men's not covered
  • 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer - 1st deep freezer off cooks line in hallway
  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven soiled Interior of microwave soiled
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-04-6:Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager, no other food manager for establishment
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand towel and food container in hand sink on line Corrected On-Site
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. 5 current employees working signed and dated employee reporting form **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 4/30/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8637062

  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by hand sink at ware washing area
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light end of cooks line not covered
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar area Corrected On-Site
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Mop sink pipe leaking Corrected On-Site