The Hammock

5919 Double Eagle Cir, Ave Maria, FL 34142

Other

Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026

Score

High Risk

Going back to 2024, The Hammock has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jan 16, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “handwash sink not accessible for employee use”, showing up three times.

Compared to other Ave Maria restaurants (averaging 84), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 16, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Oct 31, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Jun 4, 2025

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Jun 3, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 12 small flying insects in kitchen area . Restaurant is open and operating. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-03: Observed 14 live flying insects in the kitchen. Restaurant is open and operating. operator states they called pest control and they have a service call request. **Admin Complaint**

35A-02-7

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no measuring device for Hot water sanitizing dishwasher. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-03: Operator states they ordered a measuring device. **Time Extended**

16-62-1

Jun 2, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 12 small flying insects in kitchen area . Restaurant is open and operating. **Warning**

35A-02-7

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sign next to ice machine blocked by the bread rack. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no measuring device for Hot water sanitizing dishwasher. **Warning**

16-62-1

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle on cook line. **Warning**

41-17-4

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed portioned tuna and salmon thawed in commercially packaged and labeled remove from package before thawing in packaging on the cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

06-09-1

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed in lidded employee beverage on prep table next to salad and pizza station. Operator discarded beverage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

12B-07-4

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop in direct contact with the top of the ice machine. **Warning**

10-12-5

Mar 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bread rack in front of hand sink on pickup side of the cook line. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed Tuna in reach in and walk in cooler in commercially processed ROP labeled must remove from package still in package and thawed.

06-09-1

Oct 24, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bread rack in front of hand sink next to the ice machine in the kitchen. Operator moved bread rack.

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit available for checking Quaternary Sanitizing solution.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink at the bar, operator replaced towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed in lidded cup with a straw in it above prep area in the salad preparation of the kitchen. Operator discarded cup. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-02-4

Jun 11, 2024

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cut honeydew melon with out first washing the exterior skin.

08B-39-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed un lidded beverage cup on shelf above prep table.

12B-07-4

Jan 11, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Hammock last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Hammock on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Hammock?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Hammock.

How does The Hammock compare to other restaurants in Ave Maria?

The Hammock most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Ave Maria average of 84.

Has The Hammock's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Hammock have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at The Hammock means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is The Hammock inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Hammock is inspected around four times per year on average.

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