HOOK FISH AND CHICKEN
18450 NW 2 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/14/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles with water damage in the whole establishment and bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: Observed multiple ceiling tiles with water damage in the whole establishment and bathroom. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed flip top reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: Observed flip top reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by the mop sink and 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: Observed wall soiled by the mop sink. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/14/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/6/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles with water damage in the whole establishment and bathroom. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed flip top reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Observed reach in freezer with old food crumbs inside. Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed conch and chicken breast thawing in the 3 compartment sink. Operator placed items in the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by the mop sink and 3 compartment sink. Warning
- 27-24-5:Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hot running water at 73F at three-compartment sink after running the water for 5 minutes. Warning
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at 75F in the kitchen handwashing sink, ware washing sink and bathroom sink. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/6/2025 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 8/23/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
8
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. By the warewashing area.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Observed reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues by the front counter. Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by the mop sink.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed seasoning in containers by the dry storage area with no name label. Repeat Violation
- 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bottle (Chlorine 200+ppm) used for wiping down dining tables, operator remade Sanitizer Bottle (Chlorine 50ppm). Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed exterior of seasoning containers soiled. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the fryers. Operator placed new roll. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By the fryers.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/23/2024 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 5/21/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent with rust throughout the preparation area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Observed ceiling vent with rust throughout the preparation area. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves in the preparation area soiled. Observed gaskets soiled in the kitchen reach in cooler. Observed clean gloves stored in a dirty container at the front reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Observed shelves in the preparation area soiled. Observed gaskets soiled in the kitchen reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by the 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Observed wall soiled by the 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/21/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 5/20/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in freezer door handle in the kitchen soiled.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent with rust throughout the preparation area.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves in the preparation area soiled. Observed gaskets soiled in the kitchen reach in cooler. Observed clean gloves stored in a dirty container at the front reach in cooler.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Observed scoop with handle touching the white flour and yellow flour in the white containers in the preparation room.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by the 3 compartment sink.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken thighs over raw snapper stored in the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed juice and slushy spouts with mold like substance. Observed flour containers in the preparation area soiled.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed conch salad and coleslaw stored at the front counter with no date marking, as per operator made 2 days ago. Observed fish, shrimp, tilapia, and conch stored in the reach in cooler, as per operator prepared and placed on the line 2 days ago.
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/20/2024 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 3/27/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
8
Basic
14
Total
22
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup used as a scoop with no handle. Operator took out plastic cup. Corrected On-Site
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in coolers and reach in freezers in the kitchen with handles soiled.
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing in the back storage room.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents with rust by the 3 compartment sink.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in the walk in cooler and in the back cleaning area. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up at the walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle inside the ice bin, operator placed correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled by the clear reach in coolers.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at the handwashing sink next to the reach in freezer.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of food containers where seasonings are stored soiled. Observed shelves soiled by the dry storage area. Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in freezer soiled in the kitchen.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed foam containers stored on the floor in the dry storage rack. Repeat Violation
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by the three compartment sink.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers with lemon pepper and sugar stored under the prep counters at the kitchen with no name label. Operator placed names on the containers. Corrected On-Site
- 53A-10-4:Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed operator unaware on how to calibrate the thermometer and unable to say the 6 foodborne illnesses.
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed slices of cakes on display case at the front counter with no date marking, as per operator delivered 2 days ago. Operator started placing date label. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the handwashing sink next to the reach in freezer. Operator placed new bottle of soap.
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment using time as a public health with chicken wings, operator unable to show the written procedures. Operator places timestamp on a dry board next to the cookline. Provided form to operator.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - Observed no chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed handwashing sink by the 3 compartment sink unable to dispense paper towels.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed sanitizer solution spray bottle not labeled.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/27/2024 revealed 22 total violations (0 high priority, 8 intermediate, 14 basic).
Inspection on 2/21/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled in the kitchen, hood filters under the fryers are soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled in the kitchen, hood filters under the fryers are soiled. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled in the kitchen, hood filters under the fryers are soiled. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled in the kitchen, hood filters under the fryers are soiled. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/21/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/5/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled in the kitchen, hood filters under the fryers are soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled in the kitchen, hood filters under the fryers are soiled. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled in the kitchen, hood filters under the fryers are soiled. **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed seating restaurant establishment removed two handwashing sinks from food preparation areas, added a new walk in freezer at kitchen area and removed cookline equipment which is currently used as a dry storage/prep area. Observed no revised plans submitted under ownership (HOOK'S FISH AND CHICKEN 3 INC). - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: As per plan review old plans were approved due to operator submitted the wrong plans. Due to wrong information by the operator. Operator agreed to resubmit the correct floor plan. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: Observed same plans approved from 12/20/23. Operator showed proof of new plans submitted to plan reviewer, due to miscommunication where not approved. New plan reviewer will be over looking plans. **Time Extended**
- 02D-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed lemon pepper and seasoning salt containers with no label. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: Observed lemon pepper and seasoning salt containers with no label. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: Observed lemon pepper and seasoning salt containers with no label. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/5/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 12/21/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
7
Basic
2
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 6 cases of fries by the fryers stored on the floor, cases of raw chicken and raw tilapia stored on the floor by the walk in freezer. Operator placed them inside the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: Observed 2 cases of fries by the fryers stored on the floor. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled in the kitchen, hood filters under the fryers are soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled in the kitchen, hood filters under the fryers are soiled. **Time Extended**
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed sliced dessert cakes received and portion from the previous days with no date marking. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: Observed sliced dessert cakes received and portion from the previous days with no date marking. **Time Extended**
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. As per plans from previous ownership for restaurant establishment, hand wash sinks were removed from front food preparation area and between prep sink and three compartment sink, near walk in cooler. Observed no revised plans for ownership under (HOOK'S FISH AND CHICKEN 3 INC). - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: As per plans from previous ownership for restaurant establishment, hand wash sinks were removed from front food preparation area and between prep sink and three compartment sink, near walk in cooler. Observed no revised plans for ownership under (HOOK'S FISH AND CHICKEN 3 INC). **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed seating restaurant establishment removed two handwashing sinks from food preparation areas, added a new walk in freezer at kitchen area and removed cookline equipment which is currently used as a dry storage/prep area. Observed no revised plans submitted under ownership (HOOK'S FISH AND CHICKEN 3 INC). - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: As per plan review old plans were approved due to operator submitted the wrong plans. Due to wrong information by the operator. Operator agreed to resubmit the correct floor plan. **Time Extended**
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Observed no chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: Observed no chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Observed no paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the back hand sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: Observed no paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the back hand sink. **Time Extended**
- 02D-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed lemon pepper and seasoning salt containers with no label. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: Observed lemon pepper and seasoning salt containers with no label. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/21/2023 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 7 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/17/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
9
Basic
6
Total
16
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 6 cases of fries by the fryers stored on the floor, cases of raw chicken and raw tilapia stored on the floor by the walk in freezer. Operator placed them inside the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled in the kitchen, hood filters under the fryers are soiled.
- 14-05-4:Basic - Observed cardboard used to line food-contact shelves on the counter in the kitchen and in the dry storage room by 3 compartment sink.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Observed standing water on the floor of walk-in-cooler.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed conch and raw chicken in standing water thawing in the back 2 compartment sink. operator turned on water to keep running while thawing. Corrected On-Site
- 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 chicken wings (76-96F - Hot Holding)held at room temperature in the kitchen on a cart, as per chef cooked at 1:30pm. Asked operator to reheat containers to 165F or above. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed sliced dessert cakes received and portion from the previous days with no date marking.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled in the back prep area.
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. As per plans from previous ownership for restaurant establishment, hand wash sinks were removed from front food preparation area and between prep sink and three compartment sink, near walk in cooler. Observed no revised plans for ownership under (HOOK'S FISH AND CHICKEN 3 INC).
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed seating restaurant establishment removed two handwashing sinks from food preparation areas, added a new walk in freezer at kitchen area and removed cookline equipment which is currently used as a dry storage/prep area. Observed no revised plans submitted under ownership (HOOK'S FISH AND CHICKEN 3 INC).
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - Observed no chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - Observed no paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the back hand sink.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - Observed no soap provided at handwash sink in the back hand sink.
- 02D-02-4:Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed lemon pepper and seasoning salt containers with no label.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/17/2023 revealed 16 total violations (1 high priority, 9 intermediate, 6 basic).
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Phone: (305) 974-2359
Google Rating
★★★★☆ (4.2/5)
(184 reviews)Price Level
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Opening Hours
Monday:10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday:10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday:10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Thursday:10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Friday:10:00 AM – 5:00 AM
Saturday:10:00 AM – 5:00 AM
Sunday:11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
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Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025