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BLACK HAMMOCK RESTAURANT

2316 BLACK HAMMOCK FISH CAMP RD, Oviedo FL 32765 · 407.365.2201

Last inspected May 5, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats160
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6902853
Grade history
MAY 24
DEC 24
MAY 25
OCT 25
MAY 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found 1 small flying insect on dish area
High priority/35A-02-7
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

May 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Live, small flying insects found 1 small flying insect on dish area
High priority/35A-02-7
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw meat stored over raw gator in walk in freezer. Properly stored
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
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. Mahi Mahi not removed from package remove from packaging.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water 97F, operator turned heat on water Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-SiteRepeat Violation**
Basic/10-07-4/
Show the remaining 1 finding ▾
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4
The state's own report →
Oct 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority5 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener - white cutting board at salad station
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - hand sink at front bar.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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. - 4 new hire
Intermediate/11-26-1
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - spray bottle of blue liquid stored on chemical shelves
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - tank at front bar
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Basic/33-23-4/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - utensils in 125° water.operator turned up heat - new temp 146°
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - hand sink next to ice machine
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters - exterior of tea machine
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - reach in at salad station in kitchen
Basic/22-16-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bulk flour and sugar
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
May 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found -17 small flying insects in wear washing and dish storage room -3 small flying insects around ice machine -4 small flying insects at rear prep table wall -1 small flying insects behind dry storage -15 small flying insects on wall around rear exit door -4 small flying insects on wall around walk in cooler door -5 small flying insects on white wall behind cooks line facing restaurant interior
High priority/35A-02-7
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -Operator renewed license during inspection
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -frog legs at 45F
High priority/03A-02-5
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -mop sink splitter, no vacuum breaker
High priority/29-42-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cooks line reach in cooler cutting board soiled -can opener blade soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -spray bottle with blue substance next to microwave not labeled -operator labeled bottle during inspection
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -plates on drying/storage rack in next to dish Machine
Basic/24-05-4
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Basic/33-23-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -flour scoop handle in contract with flour
Basic/10-01-5
Mosquitoes breeding in standing water. -17 life small flying insects in dish wear hallways
Basic/35A-12-4
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. -kitchen entrance
Basic/36-64-5
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
Basic/16-48-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4
Utensils in poor condition. -silicone spatula at cooks line melted
Basic/14-12-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -bins of flour in rear prep area not labeled
Basic/02D-01-5
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. - dishwasher starion
High priority/29-37-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - chicken wings <3 hours (60 - Cold Holding). Manager brought to walk in freezer for expedited cooling
High priority/03A-02-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cutting board on cook line stained
Intermediate/22-02-4
Accumulation of debris on dish racks
Basic/16-15-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - top of dish machine
Basic/16-21-4
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - vent above cook line
Basic/36-34-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
Basic/35B-01-4
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Basic/33-20-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. - bulk flour
Basic/10-01-5
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - floors in walk in cooler worn
Basic/36-02-5
Apr 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
High priority/29-37-4
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. - faucet out back - 2 hose bibbs at well water pad
High priority/29-34-4
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. - quat >500. Manager diluted
High priority/41-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cooking line cutting board stained - can opener blade
Intermediate/22-02-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - quaternary ammonia test kit
Intermediate/16-37-1
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - throughout kitchen
Basic/36-03-4
Equipment in poor repair. - gasket torn at reach in cooler - walk in cooler gasket torn
Basic/14-11-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
Basic/35B-01-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below fryers - at base of door frames in kitchen
Basic/36-73-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. - walk in freezer
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters - walk in cooler fan covers dusty - ice tea brewing station
Basic/23-03-4
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - floors in walk in freezer and walk in cooler worn
Basic/36-02-5
Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - below dish machine - at breading station
Basic/36-27-5
Jan 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or residue. - cutting board at cookline - ice buckets - beer batter containers
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 5, 2024 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. - torn gasket on single door cooler near entrance to kitchen - torn gasket on walk in cooler
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 5, 2024 · Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under equipment
Basic/36-73-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 5, 2024 · Time Extended
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - cracked tiles in warewashing area
Basic/36-17-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 5, 2024 · Time Extended
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - walk in cooler floors - walk in freezer floors
Basic/36-12-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 5, 2024 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, residue or dust. - gasket soiled at cook line cooler - hood filters - fryers
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 5, 2024 · Time Extended
Oct 26, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. - mop sink plumbing disconnected. Mop water dumping outside back door.
High priority/28-14-5/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cod, frog legs, catfish, 45F; raw chicken wings, raw chicken tenders, 49F; single door cooler at entrance to kitchen
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or residue. - cutting board at cookline - ice buckets - beer batter containers
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Accumulation of dead insects on wall in ice machine room.
Basic/35A-06-4/Warning
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. - inside water wells at dish machine
Basic/16-03-4/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. - torn gasket on single door cooler near entrance to kitchen - torn gasket on walk in cooler
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - by ice machine
Basic/36-22-4/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under equipment
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - cracked tiles in warewashing area
Basic/36-17-5/Warning
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - walk in cooler floors - walk in freezer floors
Basic/36-12-4/Warning
Hole in or other damage to wall. - near ice machine - baseboard separating in ice machine room
Basic/36-24-5/Warning
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. - ice machine scoop
Basic/10-12-5/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, residue or dust. - gasket soiled at cook line cooler - hood filters - fryers
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Stored food not covered. - chicken held overnight in cook line cooler
Basic/08B-12-5/Warning
Walls soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - baseboards and kick plates
Basic/36-27-5/Warning

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.