HOOKS FISH & CHICKEN

Name: HOOKS FISH & CHICKEN
Address: 2600 N SR 7, LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL, 33313, US
Rating: 84.6

2600 N SR 7, LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL 33313

License #1606770

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84.6 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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HOOKS FISH & CHICKEN in LAUDERDALE LAKES currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 84.6 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 March 31, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 26 total violations — 5 critical, 5 major, 16 minor.

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[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager provided employees with hats.
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. Shared restroom missing a covered receptacle.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at cook line , flip top surface is soiled with food debris.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at cook line , low boy reach in cooler shelves rusted.

Administrative complaint recommended
[05-06-4] Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
[10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top ice bin. Operator removed , wash rinsed and sanitized scoop and stored in food grade container.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager provided employees with hats.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer door frame torn.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at cook line , flip top surface is soiled with food debris.
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in rest room . Operator provided during the inspection.
[01B-02-5] 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. Observed in front counter dessert case - commercially bought cheese cake (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. Items were held in cooler over night exceeding 6 hours.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1.Observed in front counter dessert case - commercially bought cheese cake (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. Items were held in cooler over night exceeding 6 hours. See stop sale. 2. Glass cooler - Cole slaw (44F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were prepared less than 2 hours ago. Advised operator to place item in freezer to quick chill. Operator placed items in freezer.
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. Shared restroom missing a covered receptacle.

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[11-07-5] Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Manager was unfamiliar with the Big 6. Printer poster for establishment.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. At cook/ fryer station employees not wearing hair restraint. Educated manager on proper hair restraint for the employees.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in three door low boy cooler in cook line.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Printed poster for establishment.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At front counter unlabeled bottles containing an unknown substance. Operator labeled bottles windex and bleach solution.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At dessert case Raw Conch salad (49F - Cold Holding). Per operator, item not prepped or portioned today. Item held in unit over night. See stop sale.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At dessert station area employees personal bags stored above food service single serve items. Employee removed to designated area.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At front dessert station , raw conch salad stored over ready to eat packaged cake. Educated operator on proper storage procedures. Operator removed conch salad from cooler .
[14-17-4] 1.Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 2. In 3 door low boy cooler in cook line , shelves accumulated with rust.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At front counter two door cooler, ice scoop stored in ice bin , operator washed, rinsed and sanitized ice scoop during inspection.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At dessert case Raw Conch salad (49F - Cold Holding). Per operator, item not prepped or portioned today. Item held in unit over night.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. 1. Inside fries walk in freezer ice build up on wall . 2. Inside main walk in freezer ice build up around fan.

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