TJ'S SEAFOOD SHACK
197 E MITCHELL HAMMOCK RD, Oviedo FL 32765 · 407-365-3365
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - 20 below dish machine
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw shell eggs stored over cooked black beans. Operator corrected.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under cooking equipment in kitchen
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters over grill and fryers. -Exterior of cooking equipment.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door
Feb 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - gallon container of cleaner stored next to large cooking pots.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - ice chute at soda station in dining area. - can opener
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - white cutting boards on cooks line.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - floors under cooking equipment.
Food stored on floor. - Raw shrimp walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters -exterior of fryers - exterior of ice machine
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bulk rice
Sep 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - ice chute at soda station. - can opener - white cutting on cooks line
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - spray bottle with pink liquid stored under prep table.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under cooking equipment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of ice machine. - hood filters
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. - drink in reach in cooler
Apr 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed 4 total live flying insects 2 by the mop sink and one under the dishwasher And one at the kitchen not landing to any food. Next routine visit per supervisor.
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. Operator signed it while conducting my inspection.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dishwasher.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Dishwasher.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door back of the house next.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The hoods- mop sink.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout kitchen.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed grape stored on top of sauce at the walk-in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen.
Nov 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw sausage stored over box of shredded cabbage.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. operator placed time mark on food.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cookline wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface
Mar 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cutting board on cook line stained
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - vents and ceiling tiles in kitchen dusty
Aug 15, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - white cutting boards on cook libe
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Aug 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - 20 below dish machine
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - white cutting boards on cook libe
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. - bulk sugar - bulk rice
Label for original container of raw shucked clams/mussels/oysters not maintained on premises until last of product served.
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.