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HOOKS SUSHI BAR AND THAI FOOD

1210 9 ST N

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10747797

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on top cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line. Employee discarded item. Discussed with operator cleaning and sanitizing cutting board. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Five gallons of cooking oil stored on floor on cooks line. Employee placed item on pallet. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in coolers on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach-in cooler soiled with food buildup between cracks. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink in sushi bar area is covered with pans. Operator removed pans. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8753115

  • 06-09-1:Basic - 20 commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Located in walk-in cooler.
  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle stored in container of rice in reach-in cooler. Operator removed bowl. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor near restrooms. Operator discarded roach. Cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open employee beverage on shelf with clean plates.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and keys on shelf with clean plates.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of cooking oil on floor in prep area.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in storage area.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 85f degrees Fahrenheit. Operator discarded water and placed utensils in ware washing area to wash. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08A-17-6: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. Raw chicken on raw beef in reach-in freezer in storage area.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler on cooks line at 12:10pm a. cooked rice (75F - Cold Holding) b. rehydrated noodles (46F - Cold Holding) Operator moved item to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. From front counter at 12:33pm a. Fried salmon (106F - Hot Holding) Operator discarded fish. Discussed time as a public health control as an option. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at front counter stained with black substance.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Buckets stored in hand wash sink at sushi bar. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8831442

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting boards on reach-in coolers on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket torn on reach-in cooler against wall in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8666352

  • 24-28-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands in warewashing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: **Time Extended**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting boards on reach-in coolers on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket torn on reach-in cooler against wall in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: **Time Extended**
  • 03G-38-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Acidity of each batch of sushi rice not tested with a pH meter and results recorded as required. Establishment has no ph meter tester for lab tested sushi rice. Discussed using time as a public health control as an option. Emailed DBPR Form 5022-090. Time as a Public Health Control. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: Acidity of each batch of sushi rice not tested with a pH meter and results recorded as required. Establishment has no ph meter tester for lab tested sushi rice. Called and discussed with Sr. Management Analyst II Lisa Lambert. OPQ has received HAACP Plan and Process Waiver. **Time Extended**
  • 03G-46-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved variance for the method observed in use during the inspection. No process waiver for lab tested sushi rice. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved variance for the method observed in use during the inspection. No process waiver for lab tested sushi rice. Called and discussed with Sr. Management Analyst II Lisa Lambert. OPQ has received HAACP Plan and Process Waiver. **Time Extended**
  • 03G-50-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. No approved HAACP plan for lab tested sushi rice. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. No approved HAACP plan for lab tested sushi rice. Called and discussed with Sr. Management Analyst II Lisa Lambert. OPQ has received HAACP Plan and Process Waiver. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 5/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8590984

  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning
  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning
  • 24-28-4:Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands in warewashing area. Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting boards on reach-in coolers on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic container on shelf in warewashing area is wet. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket torn on reach-in cooler against wall in kitchen. Warning
  • 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover on bottom shelves of tables on cooks line. Warning
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. For cooked rice at sushi bar. Operator time stamped rice. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution on cooks line exceeding 200ppm 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. Operator refilled chlorine sanitizer solution. Re check reading 50ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03G-38-4:Intermediate - Acidity of each batch of sushi rice not tested with a pH meter and results recorded as required. Establishment has no ph meter tester for lab tested sushi rice. Discussed using time as a public health control as an option. Emailed DBPR Form 5022-090. Time as a Public Health Control. Warning
  • 03G-46-1:Intermediate - Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved variance for the method observed in use during the inspection. No process waiver for lab tested sushi rice. Warning
  • 03G-50-1:Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. No approved HAACP plan for lab tested sushi rice. Warning

Inspection Date: 3/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8634507

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: **Time Extended**
  • 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained. Accumulation of grease on stove surface Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8593906

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: **Time Extended**
  • 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained. Accumulation of grease on stove surface Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: **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/. Per plans on file, location of pizza oven converted to storage room where staff observed prepping food (no hand wash sink present). Front counter converted to sushi bar with additional coolers added. Additional reach in cooler added in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: Plans do not match what is on file. Storage room converted to food preparation room without hand wash sink and prep sink. No hand wash sink next to ice machine and mop sink is not yet converted. Same level as ice machine door with possibility of cross-contamination. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 1/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8590745

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
  • 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Staff engaged in food prep with no hair restraints Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
  • 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
  • 21-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Sushi counter Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
  • 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Sushi counter Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained. Accumulation of grease on stove surface Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **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/. Per plans on file, location of pizza oven converted to storage room where staff observed prepping food (no hand wash sink present). Front counter converted to sushi bar with additional coolers added. Additional reach in cooler added in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8389376

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler door handles Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over kitchen Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Staff engaged in food prep with no hair restraints Warning
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler Warning
  • 08B-32-4:Basic - Food being prepared outside. Employee observed working with raw chicken in room behind kitchen. Per plans, room not designated for food prep with no hand wash sink present. Employee observed cutting chicken on prep table next to outside ice machine (area not fully enclosed or protected from possible environmental contamination). Admin Complaint
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer Warning
  • 10-13-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in 129F water at front counter Warning
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Sushi counter Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Warning
  • 35B-05-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Outer prep area has door left open and located in area with chain link fencing. Warning
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand sink at front counter Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Sushi counter Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. live flies in rear prep room 7 live flies in rear prep area 1 live fly near wait station at front counter 2 live flies at sushi bar Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk-in cooler Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Propane bottle on prep table behind sushi counter Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained. Accumulation of grease on stove surface Warning
  • 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/. Per plans on file, location of pizza oven converted to storage room where staff observed prepping food (no hand wash sink present). Front counter converted to sushi bar with additional coolers added. Additional reach in cooler added in kitchen Warning