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HOOK FISH & CHICKEN

Based on 13 health inspections, HOOK FISH & CHICKEN in PAHOKEE has earned a 2.7/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Main Street
Florida, 33476
Palm Beach County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 13 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13454001

  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. At backend of kitchen: 3 flies flying around; 1 of which landed on prep counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: 2 live flying insects in customer dining room landing on floors and walls, discussed with operator to eliminate flies and clean and sanitize areas. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 7/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10914762

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. At walk in freezer: multiple food items stored on the floor. Warning
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed chef with gloves on handle fryer basket handle that she handled while preparing raw chicken wings then began handling raw shrimp to place into container and place in reach in cooler; no glove change. Operator discarded shrimp, changed gloves and washed hands. Observed chef handle fryer basket handle that she handled while preparing raw chicken wings then began handling clean deep freezer door to take fries out and standing freezer door to open. Operator washed hands, then cleaned and sanitized contaminated areas. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. At backend of kitchen: 3 flies flying around; 1 of which landed on prep counter. Warning
  • 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed house hold insect spray stored in storage area close to walk in freezer. Advised operator to remove. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At breading area: raw shrimp (72F - Cold Holding) As per operator, raw shrimp stored in breading since 10 mins. As per operator, intention is to store there for another order. Operator placed in reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At fryer area: French fries (126F - Hot Holding) As per operator, stored 5 mins. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 2/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10781397

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 2/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10780438

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach under hand wash sink near triple sink area. Observed approximately 6 dead roaches in opening in the wall of the dry storage area of kitchen. Observed 2 dead roaches in open area under reach in display cooler close to prep area of in kitchen. Advised operator to clean and sanitize areas.
  • 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 2 dead spiders behind water heater in dry storage area. Advised operator to clean and sanitize area.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Display cooler: coleslaw (50F - Cold Holding); cheese cake slices (45F - Cold Holding); strawberry cheesecake (46F - Cold Holding) As per employee, stored over night in unit. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Display cooler: coleslaw (50F - Cold Holding); cheese cake slices (45F - Cold Holding); strawberry cheesecake (46F - Cold Holding) As per employee, stored over night in unit. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. At low boy reach in cooler: cooked wings (53F - Cold Holding) As per operator, taken out to sit on counter for 20 mins to prepare big order. Not prepped or portioned today. Operator placed to quick chill. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm). Advised operator to correct to chlorine 100ppm.
  • 53B-03-5:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 1/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10766079

  • 53B-03-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: Same. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10713212

  • 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed operator touched garbage can then handled clean door of display cooler; no hand wash. Operator washed hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler: raw fish stored over juices in jugs. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Display cooler: cheese cake slices (55F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (50F - Cold Holding) As per operator, items stored overnight in cooler. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Display cooler: cheese cake slices (55F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (50F - Cold Holding) As per operator, items stored overnight in cooler. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. At prep area beside reach in freezer: cooked wings (56F - Cold Holding) As per manager, stored 10 mins on counter. Not prepped or portioned today. Manager moved to quick chill. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 53B-03-5:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Inspection Date: 11/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8785494

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Tap at hand wash sink near cookline in disrepair.
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Employee corrected to Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 12A-12-4:High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed chef handled raw chicken to season then handled bag of French fries and place into deep freezer; no hand wash. Operator washed hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Low boy reach in cooler: cooked chicken wings (50F - Cold Holding) As per chef, cooked wings were stored on prep counter approximately 10 mins prior. Not prepped or portioned today. Operator moved to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle with fabuloso stored on window over deep freezer. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available 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. Fabuloso in unlabeled bottle. Advised operator to label.

Inspection Date: 4/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8652493

  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Near triple sink on rolling cart, shrimp thawing in stagnant water. Operator moved to walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution was 0ppm. Operator prepared one of 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Low boy reach in: raw regular sized seasoned shrimp (45-43F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. As per operator, cooler was left partially opened throughout the night by late night workers. See stop sale.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Low boy reach in: raw regular sized seasoned shrimp (45-43F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. As per operator, cooler was left partially opened throughout the night by late night workers. See stop sale.
  • 22-38-5:Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Establishment uses chlorine, no chlorine available for warehouses washing. Operator purchased from store nearby. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8610268

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 2/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8576192

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches observed in dry storage area under shelves with single service containers. Operator rid area of roaches and cleaned area.
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 rodent droppings on the floor in corners of dry storage area where single service items are stored. 3 rodent droppings under table in bathroom. 3 rodent droppings to the back of the front counter juice reach in cooler. Operator cleaned areas. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at hand wash sink in bathroom. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at the hand wash sink in the bathroom and at hand wash sink near cook line. Operator stated that work men are due to fix the problem by next week. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 12/12/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8571071

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under cooler next to standing stainless steel freezer Approximately 4 dead roaches in back single service storage closet Approximately 4 dead roaches underneath triple sink Approximately 4 dead roaches under dry shelf near walk in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: 1 dead roach inside roast chicken machine near dry storage rack. 1 dead roach underneath dry storage rack near walk in freezer. Operator removed cleaned and sanitized the area. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 17 droppings under and next to double glass door reach in cooler near front counter. Approximately 6 droppings on wall and pipings in back single service storage closet. Approximately 7 droppings on dry shelf next in dish area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: 5 droppings on wall and pipings in back single service storage closet. 1 dropping underneath roast chicken machine near dry storage rack. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/12/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8572328

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 12/11/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8384106

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under cooler next to standing stainless steel freezer Approximately 4 dead roaches in back single service storage closet Approximately 4 dead roaches underneath triple sink Approximately 4 dead roaches under dry shelf near walk in freezer Warning
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution was 0ppm. Operator corrected. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 cockroach under fryer near to hand wash sink along cook line. Warning
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 17 droppings under and next to double glass door reach in cooler near front counter. Approximately 6 droppings on wall and pipings in back single service storage closet. Approximately 7 droppings on dry shelf next in dish area Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Windex and air freshener stored above cooler next to standing stainless steel freezer. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of pines oil not labeled. Repeat Violation Warning