ESSEX SEAFOOD HOUSE INC
Based on 5 health inspections, ESSEX SEAFOOD HOUSE INC in PIERSON has earned a 2.6/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
1360 W SR 40
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 10/24/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10941834
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -reach in cooler handle.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in kitchen and under fryer.
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors in kitchen not maintained smooth and durable. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. -shelving at cookline.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -fish at 51°f and 48°f in upright reach in cooler. All other tcs foods in cooler below 41°f.
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.