HOOK FISH AND CHICKEN
18450 NW 2 AVE, Miami Gardens FL 33169 · 305-974-2359
Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · 12 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout for the vomit and diarrhea.
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Mar 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout for the vomit and diarrhea.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep table in the kitchen: can opener blade soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sinks: In front of the cookline and by the three compartment sink.
No soap provided at handwash sinks: In front of the cookline and by the three compartment sink
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Food stored on floor. Drive thru window area: crate with ketchup packets stored on the floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the front counter and walk-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In front of the cookline and by the three compartment sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan covers soiled. Most reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walk in cooler.
Sep 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority7 Intermediate10 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slushy nozzles with mold like substance.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing and rinsing wet cloth in the front kitchen handwashing sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cakes and conch salads prepared 5 days ago with no date label.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles on reach in freezer.
Ceiling tile missing. In the prep area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In the back prep area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and walk in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the back handwashing sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in fliptop reach in cooler soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By the 3 compartment sink.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observe the walk-in freezer floor soiled.
Feb 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles with water damage in the whole establishment and bathroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed flip top reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by the mop sink and 3 compartment sink.
Feb 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hot running water at 73F at three-compartment sink after running the water for 5 minutes.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at 75F in the kitchen handwashing sink, ware washing sink and bathroom sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles with water damage in the whole establishment and bathroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed flip top reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Observed reach in freezer with old food crumbs inside.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed conch and chicken breast thawing in the 3 compartment sink. Operator placed items in the walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by the mop sink and 3 compartment sink.
Aug 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Wiping cloth solution exceeding the 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. Observed Sanitizer Bottle (Chlorine 200+ppm) used for wiping down dining tables, operator remade Sanitizer Bottle (Chlorine 50ppm).
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed exterior of seasoning containers soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the fryers. Operator placed new roll.
No soap provided at handwash sink. By the fryers.
Ceiling tile missing. By the warewashing area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In the walk in cooler.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
Observed reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues by the front counter.
Open dumpster lid.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by the mop sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed seasoning in containers by the dry storage area with no name label.
May 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent with rust throughout the preparation area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves in the preparation area soiled. Observed gaskets soiled in the kitchen reach in cooler. Observed clean gloves stored in a dirty container at the front reach in cooler.
Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by the 3 compartment sink.
May 20, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken thighs over raw snapper stored in the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed juice and slushy spouts with mold like substance. Observed flour containers in the preparation area soiled.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed conch salad and coleslaw stored at the front counter with no date marking, as per operator made 2 days ago. Observed fish, shrimp, tilapia, and conch stored in the reach in cooler, as per operator prepared and placed on the line 2 days ago.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in freezer door handle in the kitchen soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent with rust throughout the preparation area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves in the preparation area soiled. Observed gaskets soiled in the kitchen reach in cooler. Observed clean gloves stored in a dirty container at the front reach in cooler.
Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Observed scoop with handle touching the white flour and yellow flour in the white containers in the preparation room.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by the 3 compartment sink.
Mar 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 22 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority8 Intermediate14 Basic
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Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed operator unaware on how to calibrate the thermometer and unable to say the 6 foodborne illnesses.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed slices of cakes on display case at the front counter with no date marking, as per operator delivered 2 days ago. Operator started placing date label.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the handwashing sink next to the reach in freezer. Operator placed new bottle of soap.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment using time as a public health with chicken wings, operator unable to show the written procedures. Operator places timestamp on a dry board next to the cookline. Provided form to operator.
Observed no chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed handwashing sink by the 3 compartment sink unable to dispense paper towels.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed sanitizer solution spray bottle not labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup used as a scoop with no handle. Operator took out plastic cup.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in coolers and reach in freezers in the kitchen with handles soiled.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing in the back storage room.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents with rust by the 3 compartment sink.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in the walk in cooler and in the back cleaning area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up at the walk in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle inside the ice bin, operator placed correctly.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled by the clear reach in coolers.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at the handwashing sink next to the reach in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of food containers where seasonings are stored soiled. Observed shelves soiled by the dry storage area.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in freezer soiled in the kitchen.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed foam containers stored on the floor in the dry storage rack.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by the three compartment sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers with lemon pepper and sugar stored under the prep counters at the kitchen with no name label. Operator placed names on the containers.
Feb 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled in the kitchen, hood filters under the fryers are soiled.
Feb 5, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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/. Observed seating restaurant establishment removed two handwashing sinks from food preparation areas, added a new walk in freezer at kitchen area and removed cookline equipment which is currently used as a dry storage/prep area. Observed no revised plans submitted under ownership (HOOK'S FISH AND CHICKEN 3 INC).
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed lemon pepper and seasoning salt containers with no label.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled in the kitchen, hood filters under the fryers are soiled.
Dec 21, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority7 Intermediate2 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. Observed sliced dessert cakes received and portion from the previous days with no date marking.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. As per plans from previous ownership for restaurant establishment, hand wash sinks were removed from front food preparation area and between prep sink and three compartment sink, near walk in cooler. Observed no revised plans for ownership under (HOOK'S FISH AND CHICKEN 3 INC).
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/. Observed seating restaurant establishment removed two handwashing sinks from food preparation areas, added a new walk in freezer at kitchen area and removed cookline equipment which is currently used as a dry storage/prep area. Observed no revised plans submitted under ownership (HOOK'S FISH AND CHICKEN 3 INC).
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Observed no chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Observed no paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the back hand sink.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed lemon pepper and seasoning salt containers with no label.
Food stored on floor. Observed 6 cases of fries by the fryers stored on the floor, cases of raw chicken and raw tilapia stored on the floor by the walk in freezer. Operator placed them inside the walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled in the kitchen, hood filters under the fryers are soiled.
Oct 17, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority9 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (76-96F - Hot Holding)held at room temperature in the kitchen on a cart, as per chef cooked at 1:30pm. Asked operator to reheat containers to 165F or above.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed sliced dessert cakes received and portion from the previous days with no date marking.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled in the back prep area.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. As per plans from previous ownership for restaurant establishment, hand wash sinks were removed from front food preparation area and between prep sink and three compartment sink, near walk in cooler. Observed no revised plans for ownership under (HOOK'S FISH AND CHICKEN 3 INC).
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/. Observed seating restaurant establishment removed two handwashing sinks from food preparation areas, added a new walk in freezer at kitchen area and removed cookline equipment which is currently used as a dry storage/prep area. Observed no revised plans submitted under ownership (HOOK'S FISH AND CHICKEN 3 INC).
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Observed no chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Observed no paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the back hand sink.
Observed no soap provided at handwash sink in the back hand sink.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed lemon pepper and seasoning salt containers with no label.
Food stored on floor. Observed 6 cases of fries by the fryers stored on the floor, cases of raw chicken and raw tilapia stored on the floor by the walk in freezer. Operator placed them inside the walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled in the kitchen, hood filters under the fryers are soiled.
Observed cardboard used to line food-contact shelves on the counter in the kitchen and in the dry storage room by 3 compartment sink.
Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Observed standing water on the floor of walk-in-cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed conch and raw chicken in standing water thawing in the back 2 compartment sink. operator turned on water to keep running while thawing.
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