Hicks Seafood House of Apopka
Last inspected: Sep 30, 2025
100
Score
Going back to 2022, Hicks Seafood House of Apopka has 11 inspections in the public record. Hicks Seafood House of Apopka was last inspected on Sep 30, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to the broader Apopka restaurant scene, where the average is 78, this is a stronger showing. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 1, 2025
Complaint Full
5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - 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 **Warning**
02B-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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - 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 **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - 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 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing by ice machine **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to board in kitchen **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in deep freezer in hallway **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink in kitchen has temporary fix with a temporary pump **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish in standing water at prep sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused cooler in kitchen **Warning**
33-31-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/ handle leaking at 3 compartment sink, and pipe under 3 compartment sink **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
41
May 21, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
14-42-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in hallway off kitchen
14-69-4
78
Apr 25, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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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**
28-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
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**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled behind fryers - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
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**
22-16-4
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**
29-11-4
67
Feb 12, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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**
53A-07-6
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**
10-07-4
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**
25-06-4
82
Sep 27, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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**
53A-04-6
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**
36-24-5
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**
14-42-4
82
Apr 30, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by hand sink at ware washing area
36-24-5
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
38-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar area **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Mop sink pipe leaking **Corrected On-Site**
29-11-4
82
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing with cook
12A-27-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sani bucket at wait station exceeds over 200+ **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-27-4
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**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Foods in upright cooler by hand sink has foods prepared from previous day not dated
02C-02-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container holding cut potatoes in reach in cooler on line cracked
14-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Heavy lime buildup inside dish machine
16-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, in dining room **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phones and keys on prep table with rolled silverware
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cooks line and up tight freezer by hand sink **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer dry storage bottom shelf soiled
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters not inverted **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
37
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in areas throughout facility **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
90
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, Cut board stained on line **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, in dish area and dining room **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By dish area and in front of wait station **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled in dish area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hicks Seafood House of Apopka last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hicks Seafood House of Apopka on file is from Sep 30, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hicks Seafood House of Apopka?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hicks Seafood House of Apopka.
How does Hicks Seafood House of Apopka compare to other restaurants in Apopka?
Hicks Seafood House of Apopka most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Apopka average of 78.
Has Hicks Seafood House of Apopka's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Hicks Seafood House of Apopka have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hicks Seafood House of Apopka means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Hicks Seafood House of Apopka inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hicks Seafood House of Apopka is inspected around four times per year on average.
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