Forest City, Seminole County

ADRIAN'S FISH AND CHIPS RESTAURANT

526 S HUNT CLUB BLVD, Forest City, FL 32703

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Intermediate
Mar 12, 2026
City
Forest City
County
Seminole
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

01C-03-4

Detail 24435425

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: Time Extended

53B-14-5

Detail 24435424

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -dairelis P -Luis R - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: Time Extended

Mar 11, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 7

35A-02-7

Detail 24431734

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found -2 small flying insects at front kitchen hand wash sink -approximately 40 small flying insects under 3 compartment sink located in kitchen -food prep is performed in 3 compartment sink Admin Complaint

01C-03-4

Detail 24431732

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation

52-01-4

Detail 24431728

Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. -Black Grouper advertised on menu Admin Complaint

31B-02-4

Detail 24431733

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -hand wash sink next to ice machine

53B-14-5

Detail 24431730

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -dairelis P -Luis R

23-24-4

Detail 24431729

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -cook line cooler

24-08-4

Detail 24431731

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

Sep 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

01C-03-4

Detail 24058080

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 24058081

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense fries Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 24058076

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn to upright cooler on cooks line Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 24058082

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 24058078

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in standing water 81°; operator discarded water Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 24058079

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

06-01-5

Detail 24058077

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Snapper on cooks line defrosting at room temperature, operator moved to refrigeration Corrected On-Site

May 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

31B-02-4

Detail 23777032

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front bar Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 23777030

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All foods prepared previous days not dated Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 23777031

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn to upright cooler across from ice machine Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: Time Extended

10-07-4

Detail 23777029

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in water 85f Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: 120° Time Extended

Mar 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 9

01C-03-4

Detail 23628635

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Facility receives fresh mussels with attached tags, operator not marking last date, on mussels, operator cooks mussels and does not serve raw, packaging states to mark and keep tags Repeat Violation Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 23628636

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Facility serves raw Corvina fish as an ingredient to CEVICHE dishes , CLASICO, MIXTO and CARRETILLERO, Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23628631

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front bar Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23628632

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All foods prepared previous days not dated Warning

22-20-5

Detail 23628630

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

16-21-4

Detail 23628633

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning

29-18-4

Detail 23628629

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at mop sink Corrected On-Site Warning

14-11-5

Detail 23628628

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn to upright cooler across from ice machine Repeat Violation Warning

10-07-4

Detail 23628634

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in water 85f Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Sep 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 10

01C-05-4

Detail 23167837

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Repeat Violation

01C-03-4

Detail 23167838

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 23167840

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink front counter blocked by kegs Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-21-4

Detail 23167835

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

14-11-5

Detail 23167832

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn to freezer in kitchen

08B-38-4

Detail 23167831

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor in dry storage area Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-08-5

Detail 23167839

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 23167836

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in water 85°: operator discarded Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23167833

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets at sushi station soiled

02D-01-5

Detail 23167834

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Fish fry flour not labeled Corrected On-Site

Apr 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

01C-05-4

Detail 22784748

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 22784750

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: Time Extended

14-33-4

Detail 22784749

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface to shelving at unit across from ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: Time Extended

Apr 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 6Basic: 6Total: 15

01D-01-5

Detail 22778537

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Ceviche - need parasite destruction letter for food vendors on products served in ceviche for Corvina Fish. Other foods in ceviche are cookeed/cooled and served cold. Warning

50-17-3

Detail 22778535

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Restaurant license expired 4/1/24

41-24-4

Detail 22778534

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Fly Strip over prep table while employee prepping grouper,and strip on cooks line over table holding open spices, 2 fly strips hanging at entrance to dry storage over opened foods

01C-05-4

Detail 22778532

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

52-04-5

Detail 22778536

Intermediate - Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Menu advertises Red snapper, operator could only produce receipt from Bar Harbor, reads Snapper. Advised operator, invoice needs to read RED SNAPPER since that is what they are advertising. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22778539

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink front counter blocked by keg and filters Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 22778531

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink used as dump sink as evidence of ice in sink at front counter Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 22778544

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager Only CFM - Adrian Rojas, not on-site at time of inspection.

02C-02-5

Detail 22778543

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

14-09-4

Detail 22778533

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to board in kitchen Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 22778542

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on cooks line

08B-38-4

Detail 22778540

Basic - Food stored on floor, box of crackers on floor front counter Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 22778530

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in water 72° Repeat Violation

14-33-4

Detail 22778538

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface to shelving at unit across from ice machine

21-12-4

Detail 22778541

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation

Nov 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 6Basic: 8Total: 14

01C-03-4

Detail 22439138

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

11-27-4

Detail 22439137

Intermediate - 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 operator with handout Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 22439143

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink front counter blocked by dustpan and broom

31A-11-4

Detail 22439136

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink front counter used as a dump sink as evidence of ice/straws and condiments in hand sink Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22439144

Intermediate - 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. Provided operator with handout, current employees working, signed form Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 22439131

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser in spray bottle not labeled Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 22439141

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 22439139

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-11-5

Detail 22439132

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle broken off reach in cooler on cooks line

36-17-5

Detail 22439134

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on line Repeat Violation

10-08-5

Detail 22439135

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 22439140

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in water 80°, several utensils in kitchen in pot 91° Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 22439142

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22439133

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Dry Fish fry mix not labeled Corrected On-Site

Jul 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

01C-02-4

Detail 22123356

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 22123357

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Provided operator with hand out Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Time Extended

16-21-4

Detail 22123355

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 22123359

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.p by dry storage room Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Time Extended

10-07-4

Detail 22123358

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water on stove top 93; operator turned up heat, corrected to 177 Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: 125° Time Extended

35B-03-4

Detail 22123360

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Time Extended

May 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 8Intermediate: 8Basic: 16Total: 32

22-41-4

Detail 21995192

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Ran tested and primed 3 times, 0 ppm Warning

08A-08-5

Detail 21995197

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken in container with greens Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 21995188

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw poultry stored in container with trout Warning

08A-17-6

Detail 21995198

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Deep freezers has raw fish stored on opened packs of onion rings and other ready to eat foods Warning

12A-09-4

Detail 21995189

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Operator handled raw flounder with gloves on, proceeded to wash hands with same gloves on. Spoke to operator about proper handwashing, and removing gloves before washing hands each time Corrective Action Taken Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21995205

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter in squeeze bottle 85°, on line from previous day Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21995202

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Trout 55°; Hen 59°; chicken 59°; operator moved Items from deep freezer into upright freezer, had just turned unit on, freezer came down to 32° during inspection, operator moved Items to additional unit for immediate temperature recovery. Per operator, out of temp for less than 4 hours Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 21995177

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter held at 85° Warning

11-27-4

Detail 21995196

Intermediate - 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 operator with handout Corrected On-Site Warning

01C-02-4

Detail 21995176

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21995184

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils stored in hand sink in kitchen Corrected On-Site Warning

02B-04-5

Detail 21995183

Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Establishment offers ceviche on blue menu, has raw ingredient on menu Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21995201

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. To sink at entrance to kitchen Repeat Violation Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21995203

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. no employee training for any employee over 60 days Warning

11-26-1

Detail 21995194

Intermediate - 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. Provided operator with hand out Corrective Action Taken Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21995180

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Verified with operator, Numerous prepared foods from previous day not dated Warning

16-21-4

Detail 21995175

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21995186

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in fries Warning

13-03-4

Detail 21995199

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning

36-17-5

Detail 21995204

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.p by dry storage room Warning

10-12-5

Detail 21995181

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine Warning

10-20-4

Detail 21995185

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning

10-01-5

Detail 21995200

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in dry good product in dry goods Warning

10-07-4

Detail 21995182

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water on stove top 93°; operator turned up heat, corrected to 177° Corrected On-Site Warning

51-13-4

Detail 21995187

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21995193

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Pan holding sauces next to stove top soiled Squeeze bottles with sauces soiled Exterior of up right cooler soiled Warning

35B-03-4

Detail 21995178

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Warning

29-49-6

Detail 21995206

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, to unit across from fryers Warning

06-01-5

Detail 21995195

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing lobster in hand sink Corrected On-Site Warning

36-27-5

Detail 21995190

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust by 3 compartment sink Warning

21-12-4

Detail 21995179

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21995191

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container in dry storage not labeled Corrected On-Site Warning

Aug 22, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

16-37-1

Detail 21291388

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

31B-02-4

Detail 21291391

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cooks line Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 21291386

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine heavily soiled

36-34-5

Detail 21291392

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen

14-38-4

Detail 21291387

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lids to containers cracked on cooks line

10-08-5

Detail 21291385

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 21291390

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Corrected On-Site

05-09-4

Detail 21291389

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. All units on cooks line have no thermometers