DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

HOOKS FISH & CHICKEN

2600 N SR 7

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.3/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 3/18/2025

  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of fish stored less than 6 feet off the floor in walk-in freezer #2. Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk-in freezer adjoining walk-in cooler" Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed two bags of fish thawed in standing water in three compartment sink. PIC removed fish and placed under running water. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed vegetables stored over precooked conch fritter in walk-in cooler. Warning
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed spray bottle next to hand wash sink at front counter +200ppm. Corrected to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: - next to cook line wings, (56F - Cold Holding) - at drive through, cole slaw (53F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items have been out of temperature for approximately 30mins. Inspector suggested that items be held on time as a public health control for safety. Form sent to operator. Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at fry station, fries (128F - Hot Holding). Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing chlorine. Employee labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 2/18/2025

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles above cook line and prep line soiled with dust.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up around inside door of walk in freezer.
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Above reach in cooler by drive up window, missing light shield.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw fish stored above dressing bottles.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink by prep area, no paper towels provided. Operator provided paper towels Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-14-5: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.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By handwashing sink at prep area, spray bottles containing sanitizer not labeled. Operator labeled bottles Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/18/2025

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles above cook line and prep line soiled with dust. Priority: Basic
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Observed: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up around inside door of walk in freezer. Priority: Basic
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Observed: Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Above reach in cooler by drive up window, missing light shield. Priority: Basic
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink by prep area, no paper towels provided. Operator provided paper towels Corrected On-Site Priority: Intermediate
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw fish stored above dressing bottles. Priority: High Priority
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Observed: 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. Priority: Intermediate
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Observed: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By handwashing sink at prep area, spray bottles containing sanitizer not labeled. Operator labeled bottles Corrected On-Site Priority: Intermediate

Inspection Date: 1/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8477256

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic soufflé cups used as scoop in black pepper.complete seasoning and dried parsley.
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. True reach in freezer
  • 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining on prep table next to fryer.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee assisting cook .
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on true reach in freezer torn
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of chicken stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle in contact with rice and season salt Operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In front display case. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed bottle water in true reach in freezer.
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in low boy cooler opposite fry station shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler unwashed tomatoes and green peppers over RTE individual sauces in walk-in cooler. Observed cabbage and bag of onions over RTE dressing in walk-in cooler
  • 11-27-4: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. Emailed operator bulletin **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

Inspection Date: 8/18/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8350487

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee closed water bottle on top of three door cooler opposite cook line.
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook line employee wearing bracelet and watch. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee assisting on cook line not wearing hair restraint.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In right glassfront cooler at front counter.
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee on cook line put up delivered frozen cases of food and returned to cook line without first washing hands before putting on gloves. Reviewed hand wash procedures and employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At front counter DISPLAY CASE - portioned cheesecake (51F - Cold Holding); conch salad (52F - Cold Holding).
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) front counter GLASSFRONTS x 2 - portioned cole slaw (49F - Cold Holding) //// portioned cole slaw (51F - Cold Holding) Per manager and date mark portioned from walk in cooler at 10:00am (temperature correct) . Non TCS items in unit overnight not at 41F. All cole slaw moved back to walk in cooler to rechill. 2) DISPLAY CASE - portioned cheesecake (51F - Cold Holding); conch salad (52F - Cold Holding). Per date marks items in unit overnight. See stop sale. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 11-27-4: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. Bulletin provided to be posted. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 05-06-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer on display case reading 41F. TCS Food items in unit overnight reading 51F.