ESSEX SEAFOOD HOUSE INC

1360 W SR 40

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/30/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10721178

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling shows damage above three compartment sink.
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -individual butters at 45°f in top area of reach in cooler. Advised operator to not place butter above fill line.

Inspection Date: 11/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8738045

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair. -small hole in kitchen ceiling.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under fryer. Repeat Violation
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -bin of wrapped baked potatoes on floor in kitchen.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -refrigerator in server area.

Inspection Date: 5/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8553442

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under fryers.
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in kitchen.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  • 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

Inspection Date: 11/15/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8359201

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under equipment.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen.
  • 08A-14-5:High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw gator stored over package of cut onion in reach in cooler.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter in refrigerator door at 47°f. Advised operator to move Tcs foods from shelf in door. All other foods in main part of refrigerator 40°f to 41°f.
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam tags not marked with last date served.