HOOK AND EAGLE TAVERN
2300 CLUBHOUSE DR, Rockledge FL 32955 · 321-639-2355
Last inspected Feb 25, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
SEP 24
FEB 25
APR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front line bar area, no hot water from hot faucet side.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Feb 25, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Drain cover(s) missing. Underneath 3 compartment sink
Nonfood-contact surface. Sandwich station reach in cooler door gasket and 2 door under-counter door gasket is soiled with black like substance
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Feb 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Establishment inform inspector that the dish washer machine wasn't properly sanitizing. Dish washer machine maintenance personnel had arrived while inspector conducting routine inspection. Talk to maintenance personnel for dish washer machine and he stated that dish washer machine needs a new pump and he has to go retrieve it from another location
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee bring back dirty dishes to the dish area. Then go past the hand wash sink. Back to the front and to serve customer without properly washing dishes hands. Manager had reeducate the employee to wash hands before going back to serve customer without properly there foods.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb connected to a black hose needs a vacuum breaker installed
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dump water in the hand wash sink
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Inspector emailed the manager a copy of employee agreement. Manager printed out the paper and had employees signed
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Drain cover(s) missing. Underneath 3 compartment sink
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath ice bin floor is soiled with black like substance bar area
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in freezer Observed box of all tcs foods are frozen food not stored 6 inches off the floor. Manager the box stored 6 inches off the floor
Nonfood-contact surface. Sandwich station reach in cooler door gasket and 2 door under-counter door gasket is soiled with black like substance
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Sep 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed made in house tomatoes bisque mark for 8/30 store in walk in cooler. Manager discarded item stop sale
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Sandwich cooler cutting board is stained
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed frozen commercial made products in boxes not stored 6 inches off the walk in freezer floor
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple cooler gaskets are soiled throughout establishment. Manager does have work order on new gaskets
Observe ice machine interior has some has a little black like substance
Apr 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open gallon of milk open on 4/1/25 not dated the day it was open. Operator label the milk
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in dishwasher area food items in sink. Operator remove food items from sink
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen raw tuna package not thawing under refrigeration or cold running water just thawing out of room temperature. Operator place frozen tuna in 3 compartment sink sink under running cold water
Feb 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cold bar burger side flip top slice cheese; (46F - Cold Holding); cooked crawfish (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cold bar burger side flip top slice cheese; (46F - Cold Holding); cooked crawfish (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding)
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink. Operator refilled paper towel dispenser
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. cold bar burger side flip top slice cheese; (46F - Cold Holding); cooked crawfish (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding)
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged 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.
Sep 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed outside walk in cooler entry door step is in poor repair. Door step is bent making cold air leaving the walk in cooler
Observed in dry storage and on cook line food containers that has sugar and flower not labeled on the containers. Operator labeled both sugar and flower on the containers
Observed microwave in kitchen on cook line interior is soiled. Operator clean the interior of microwave
Mar 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate14 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Whole raw shell eggs stored over cooked meatloaf in outside reach in cooler unit, corrected
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1quart fresh garlic in oil, prepared on site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepared on site fresh garlic in oil, tcs product in need or refrigeration, Found on shelf at grill station 80° see stop sale.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened milk not dat marked from Sunday 3-10-24:
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna on menu not identified as being served raw/undercooked. No consumer advisory on menu or posted, written copy of CA emailed to operator, printed and posted. Ahi tuna marked with astrick on menus while inspection was taking place.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Black plastic bowl used as scoop in bulk breading on front line.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.glasses at bar inverted with mouth part of glass in direct contact to shelf in chest reach in cooler unit.
Drain cover(s) missing. Under 3 compartment sink and Dish Washing Machine drain.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook at grill without any hair restrain5 in place.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors and walls under and behind equipment soiled.large amounts of trash /debris on floor of dry stock room.floor of walk in cooler soiled.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At back door entrance, broken floor tiles.
Food stored on floor. Opened case of bag in the box stored on floor, opened cases sugar and chips stored on floor.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind hand wash sink broken tile and gap between wall and hand wash sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. 2 door reach in freezer unit in back room.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar area ice bin, corrected
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Door seal gaskets on make tables soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Labels still attached to food storage containers on clean dish rack.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single serve paper goods stored outside with exposure to elements from open wall areas.
Nov 14, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Debris and trash under equipment on front line, wall soiled thru location.
Sep 15, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened milk, not known day opened on front line.
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. Cook Lamar no food safety training or Jaime.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler unit currently maintaining at 50-52 ambient air from over night, see stop sale for items held over night.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Fees are current but new license not posted.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. No lid cup employee beverage stored over prep table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Set of golf clubs stored in dry stock room with food items, corrected
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Debris and trash under equipment on front line, wall soiled thru location.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cooks line in need or labeling, clear liquid(water).
Sep 13, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook go from raw ground beef and only change gloves, corrected and re-educated, same cooks touched face with disposable paper towels after hand washing, returned to hand wash sink to rewash hands, re-educated and corrected action taken.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table 2 on grill side of cooks line SEE STOP SALE. Cold holding from over night Cooked corned beef/ approx 10# / 51° cold holding Cooked rice / approx 2# / 53° cold holding Cooked grits / approx 5# / 53° cold holding Cooked sausage / approx 5# / 51° cold holding Raw ground beef / approx 7# / 53° cold holding Cooked tomato base / approx 4# / 51° cold holding Fully cooked hot dogs/ approx 8# / 51-53° cold holding Cooked mushrooms / approx 1# / 51° cold holding Cooked corned beef and cheese/ approx 1.5 #/ 53° cold holding Sauerkraut / approx 2#/ 52° cold holding Rehydrated onions / approx 1#/ 52° cold holding Cooked red potatoes /approx 2#/ 52° cold holding Can. Bacon/ approx.5 #/ 53° cold holding Butter / 1#/ 53° cold holding
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stereo cans stored with food items in dry stock room.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened milk, not known day opened on front line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink on front line at bar no paper towels.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Lamarr without food safety training or signed employee agreement
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. Cook Lamar no food safety training or Jaime.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple liquid in spray bottle not labeled, corrected
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front line bar area, no hot water from hot faucet side.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler unit currently maintaining at 50-52° ambient air from over night, see stop sale for items held over night.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Fees are current but new license not posted.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. No lid cup employee beverage stored over prep table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Set of golf clubs stored in dry stock room with food items, corrected
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Debris and trash under equipment on front line, wall soiled thru location.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. 3 reach in cooler / reach in freezer units stored outside in unsecured location without locks to secure.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cooks line in need or labeling, clear liquid(water).
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