Essex Seafood House INC
1360 W SR 40, Pierson, FL 32180 · Permanent Food Service · License 7405408
What drove the grade
Food manager certification expired.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Nov 6 routine inspection1 intermediate, 5 basic-8
- Safety score92
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitNov 6, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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/
Basic5
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
-bag of flour.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled.
-grease buildup on hood filters.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floors not maintained smooth and durable in kitchen.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.