HICKS SEAFOOD HOUSE OF APOPKA

Name: HICKS SEAFOOD HOUSE OF APOPKA
Address: 60 E MAIN ST, APOPKA, FL, 32703, US
Rating: 52.2

60 E MAIN ST, APOPKA, FL 32703

License #5811819

🦞 Seafood ℹ️

52.2 Grade F / 100

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July 1, 2025 · 13 findings · 0 critical

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HICKS SEAFOOD HOUSE OF APOPKA in APOPKA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 52.2 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 12 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on July 1, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 82 total violations — 5 critical, 21 major, 56 minor.

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The latest inspection on July 1, 2025 shows 13 observation rows: no critical rows, 5 major, and 8 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[36-03-4] Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing by ice machine
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to board in kitchen
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in deep freezer in hallway
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink in kitchen has temporary fix with a temporary pump
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish in standing water at prep sink
[33-31-5] Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused cooler in kitchen
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/ handle leaking at 3 compartment sink, and pipe under 3 compartment sink
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager Manager certification expired May 2025
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Conch salad is not identified on menu as raw
[53B-01-5] 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.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Foods in kitchen not dated

Disposition: Warning Issued
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under fryers
[14-38-4] Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container in hallway holding foods is cracked
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Bag of potatoes on floor in kitchen area
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Mens restroom has hole in wall with exposed pipes
[10-06-5] 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
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils on line in water 79°
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit in hallway
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers not inverted at pass through window
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At entrance to kitchen
[33-31-5] Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused upright refrigeration unit in hallway off cooks line
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw seafood stored over Cooked rice in cooler in hallway
[11-27-4] 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
[53A-07-6] 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/
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
[53B-01-5] 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
[11-26-1] 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