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In recent weeks, Mike Smith, owner of The Current Seafood Counter inside Henry’s Depot in Sanford and its fast-casual sister in Orlando’s College Park neighborhood, announced big news: he’d taken the reins at two other Sanford staples, purchasing both The Sullivan Public House and its neighboring craft-cocktail haven, The Imperial.

But wait, Orlando. There’s more. 

Just days after this bold move, a friend called Smith with an offer he couldn’t refuse. Look for yet another version of his growing New England seafood brand — The Current Seafood Station — to open in the next couple of months in an all-new area of town: Orlando’s Milk District neighborhood.

Located in a gas station at 3025. E Colonial Drive at the corner of Maguire Boulevard, the spot will soon boast a cute patio out back along with plenty of pre-order and go options, a smaller menu that brings some of the Henry’s Depot favorites (including that stellar blackened mahi sandwich) along with lots of fried-to-order goodies, to what Smith projects will be a whole, new audience. read more

Two Central Florida restaurants shut down the week of Dec. 29-Jan. 4, according to data from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

Orange

K-Jumak Restaurant at 5075 Edgewater Dr. in Orlando shut down on Jan. 2. Inspectors found 19 violations, three of which were high priorities. Those violations included roach activity and an employee working with food and utensils before washing their hands. A second inspection occurred on Jan. 3. There were eight violations, but none was a high priority. The restaurant requires a follow-up inspection but poses no threat to the public.

Brevard

Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken & Wings at 3688 N. Atlantic Ave. in Cocoa Beach shut down on Dec. 30. Inspectors found three violations, two of which were high priorities for not being able to properly sanitize food contact surfaces and wastewater backing up in the sinks. A second inspection the same day found no violations. The restaurant complied with the emergency order.

Complaints and warnings

Volusia County had the top spot for most warnings and other complaints in Central Florida, with 15. read more

By SARAH PARVINI

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