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HOOKED FISH CAMP

550 TOWNE CTR CIR, Sanford FL 32771 · 321-248-9169

Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats202
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6904587
Grade history
MAR 24
NOV 24
MAY 25
APR 26
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC

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

Worst finding on record
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 to operator
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 30, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 22, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw oysters stored cooked crab meat in walk-in cooler, operator removed
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -smoked fish dip 41-51F, per operator less than 4 hours stored overfilled in the "salad" reach-in cooler, employee relocated the excess to the walk-in cooler
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -clarified butter 117F, per operator less than 4 hours, employee placed on flat-top grill to rapidly reheat, retested 165F
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink.
Intermediate/31A-10-4/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwash sink at end of cookline blocked by cart, operator relocated the cart
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. -handwash sink at end of cookline
Intermediate/31A-04-4/Warning
Mussel tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Warning
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. -provided oyster advisory
Intermediate/02A-01-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4/Warning
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. -microwave
Basic/14-71-4/Warning
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -floor in front of ice machine, pipe is broken on the ice machine, operator states repairs are scheduled for the ice machine
Basic/36-22-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. -operator states a repair request has been made
Basic/14-69-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Warning
Apr 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwashing sink in unisex employee bathroom, operator installed paper towels
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex employee bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -large plastic containers on shelf above triple sink, operator reorganized
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
May 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee bottle water stored on dish drying rack, operator removed
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Plumbing system in disrepair. -no cold running water at handwash sink next to flat top grill
Basic/29-08-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall underneath dishwasher
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Jan 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk-in freezer
Basic/14-69-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 17, 2025 · Time Extended
Nov 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -sink and surface exceeding maximum concentration
High priority/41-15-5/Warning
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -handsink removed in bar area, dishwasher installed
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink in employee unisex bathroom not working/unable to dispense paper towels, operator repaired
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -large plastic containers on top shelf of dish storage rack
Basic/24-08-4/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floors behind and underneath equipment on cookline have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Floor tiles in disrepair. -cookline area
Basic/36-17-5/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk-in freezer
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -tops of fryers have accumulation of grease and food debris -mop sink soiled
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls above and behind wing box have an accumulation of grease and food debris -walls underneath dishwasher soiled
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Mar 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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 to operator
Intermediate/11-27-4
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -employee restroom in kitchen
Basic/32-04-4
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -at back door. Operator states that back walls have been removed and replaced for insulation issues.
Basic/36-03-4/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -behind cook line
Basic/36-73-4
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. -operator states that parts are on order and installation expected 3/22
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -metal backsplash of soda machine in front bar
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -in women's bathroom
Basic/36-34-5
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -at back door
Basic/36-03-4/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -behind coolers in bar area
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of soda dispenser in dining room
Basic/23-03-4

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.