HOOK FISH & CHICKEN

Name: HOOK FISH & CHICKEN
Address: 5701 N AUSTRALIAN AVE, WEST PALM BEACH, FL, 33407, US
Rating: 71.5

5701 N AUSTRALIAN AVE, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33407

License #6000283

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71.5 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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HOOK FISH & CHICKEN in WEST PALM BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 71.5 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 17, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 13 total violations — 7 critical, 4 major, 2 minor.

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[03F-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food (chicken wings) identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control (TPHC) has no time marking. Operator stated held less than 30 minutes, applied time mark.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at kitchen hand wash sink. Operator provided paper towels.
[12A-12-4] Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw chicken wings while placing to cook and then handled clean equipment, clean utensils and unwrapped single service takeout containers to package cooked food without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands and changed gloves.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler; raw chicken gizzards stored over ready to eat apple pie. Operator moved raw chicken gizzards to bottom shelf.
[52-04-5] Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Establishment advertises "Catfish" on menu is serving/substituting Swai in place of Catfish. Advised Operator of proper representation of fin fish.

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