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HOOK FISH AND CHICKEN

10400 ATLANTIC BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32225 · 904.900.1563

Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 17 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats40
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2603844
Grade history
FEB 25
AUG 25
DEC 25
JUL 26
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 10 flies in back kitchen area.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
5--2023057553Aug 23, 2023Mar 27, 2024$400

Inspection history

17 visits, newest first

Aug 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink in kitchen, Employee provided
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scooper handle in Ice bin upfront, moved
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Jul 21, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

2 High priority7 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 18 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Cold&hot spray, burn spray, mouth wash stored next to clean Togo plates
High priority/41-07-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 21, 2026 · Time Extended
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-26
High priority/50-17-3/Warning/Return visit Jul 21, 2026 · Time Extended
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk in walk in cooler not dated
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 21, 2026 · Time Extended
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning/Return visit Jul 21, 2026 · Time Extended
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning/Return visit Jul 21, 2026 · Time Extended
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Jul 21, 2026 · Time Extended
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 21, 2026 · Time Extended
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 21, 2026 · Time Extended
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 21, 2026 · Time Extended
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knives stored between wall abs triple sink
Basic/24-14-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 21, 2026 · Time Extended
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 21, 2026 · Time Extended
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Gaskets torn on glass cooler
Basic/14-10-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 21, 2026 · Time Extended
Food stored on floor. Case of chicken breast stored on floor of walk in cooler
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 21, 2026 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on walk in freezer unit
Basic/14-69-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 21, 2026 · Time Extended
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Handle in ice at ice bin next to lemonade
Basic/10-08-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 21, 2026 · Time Extended
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Large Deep freezer lid broken on inside exposed insulation
Basic/14-36-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 21, 2026 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with dust
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 21, 2026 · Time Extended
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. 3 door flip top cooler in kitchen with mold like substance on items inside mold like substance on lemon juice bottle, on seasoning bottles
Basic/33-31-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 21, 2026 · Time Extended
Jul 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority7 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 20 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Cold&hot spray, burn spray, mouth wash stored next to clean Togo plates
High priority/41-07-4/Warning
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-26
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. raw chicken liver over raw fish in glass 3 door cooler
High priority/08A-20-5/Warning
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk in walk in cooler not dated
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knives stored between wall abs triple sink
Basic/24-14-4/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Warning
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Gaskets torn on glass cooler
Basic/14-10-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Case of chicken breast stored on floor of walk in cooler
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on walk in freezer unit
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Handle in ice at ice bin next to lemonade
Basic/10-08-5/Warning
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Large Deep freezer lid broken on inside exposed insulation
Basic/14-36-5/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with dust
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Walk in freezer inside not frozen solid, ambient temperature 65f. Cases of fries and fish stored inside, fish still 34f Establishment has outside freezer but storing fries and fish in inside walk in freezer that's not up to temperature
Basic/03A-05-5/Warning
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. 3 door flip top cooler in kitchen with mold like substance on items inside mold like substance on lemon juice bottle, on seasoning bottles
Basic/33-31-5/Warning
Dec 29, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-25 "Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license."
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint/Return visit Dec 29, 2025 · Still expired since 6-1-25 Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license." Admin Complaint
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 29, 2025 · Still no hair restraints Admin Complaint
Equipment in poor repair. gaskets torn on 3 door glass cooler
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Dec 29, 2025 · Still torn Time Extended
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Large white freezer exposed insulation showing
Basic/14-36-5/Warning/Return visit Dec 29, 2025 · Still exposed insulation Time Extended
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 29, 2025 · Still needs handwashing sign emailed manager Time Extended
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Foil pans and Togo white containers stored facing up to.
Basic/25-06-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 29, 2025 · Time Extended
Dec 23, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Aspirin stored in top on shelf next to Togo containers over prep table in kitchen
High priority/41-07-4/Warning
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-25 "Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license."
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw fish in glass cooler
High priority/08A-20-5/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hot and cold water hose bib missing vacuum breaker
High priority/29-34-4/Admin Complaint
Caged bird on premises. 2 birds in back prep area.
Intermediate/35A-17-4/Admin Complaint
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in walk in cooler not sure when opened Cupped Coleslaw in glass cooler upfront no date when opened
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened personal water bottle no top on glass 3 door cooler in kitchen
Basic/12B-07-4/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored on top of 3 door glass cooler in kitchen
Basic/40-06-5/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. gaskets torn on 3 door glass cooler
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of chicken on floor in walk in cooler
Basic/08B-47-4/Warning
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Large white freezer exposed insulation showing
Basic/14-36-5/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened personal water bottle in glass 3 door reach in cooler over container of chicken
Basic/12B-13-4/Warning
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Foil pans and Togo white containers stored facing up to.
Basic/25-06-4/Warning
Aug 12, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-25
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Next to back door inside kitchen hose bib missing vacuum breaker
High priority/29-34-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. At handsink in kitchen, used soap from triple sink
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened personal drink on back prep table
Basic/12B-07-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook in kitchen
Basic/13-03-4
Evidence of employee smoking or vaping in. Pack of cigarettes stored on back table near walk in cooler, moved
Basic/54-02-5/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handsink in kitchen
Basic/31B-04-4
Feb 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Containers of raw chicken and raw fish over cupped sauces, ranch and tangy sauces
High priority/08A-05-6
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom door left open.
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation
Evidence of employee smoking or vaping. Open packs of cigarettes and lighter stored on back table near walk in cooler, moved
Basic/54-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of potato fries stored on floor of walk in freezer
Basic/08B-47-4/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing handwashing sign at handsink in kitchen
Basic/31B-04-4
Oct 16, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hot and cold water hose bibs next to back door inside back area between shelf and back door
High priority/29-34-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Coleslaw in container in glass cooler
Intermediate/02C-03-5
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine for triple sink
Intermediate/16-37-1
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom door doesn't have a self closer
Basic/32-04-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled door handles on 3 door cooler in kitchen
Basic/23-24-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook in kitchen no hat.
Basic/13-03-4
Equipment in poor repair. Door on chest freezer not intact.
Basic/14-11-5
Evidence of employee smoking or vaping. Pack of cigarettes on back table, employee placed in pocket. Purple vape stored on table in kitchen
Basic/54-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind fryers solid with old fries and grease build up
Basic/36-01-4
Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Mozzarella sticks and chicken Pattie's stored in previous raw chicken box in reach in freezer.
Basic/08B-19-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of fries on floor of walk in freezer Case of chicken on floor in walk in cooler on floor
Basic/08B-47-4
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Clear container holding shrimp in chest freezer cracked with missing pieces
Basic/14-38-4
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster outside
Basic/33-11-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Personal open bottle of water on top shelf in glass 3 door cooler on kitchen.
Basic/12B-13-4
Aug 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing back flow preventer at water spigot on right side wall next to back door
High priority/29-34-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 19, 2024 · Still needs Admin Complaint
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Under cook line prep table
Basic/14-45-4/Return visit Aug 19, 2024 · Still the same Time Extended
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with facial beard preparing food with no beard guard
Basic/13-04-4/Return visit Aug 19, 2024 · Still needs Time Extended
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraint
Basic/13-03-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Aug 19, 2024 · Still needs Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Front line reach in cooler gasket torn
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit Aug 19, 2024 · Still the same Time Extended
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Front line glass reach in cooler interior soiled
Basic/22-16-4/Return visit Aug 19, 2024 · Time Extended
Jun 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate15 Basic
Show 19 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator license expired June 1, 2024.
High priority/50-17-3
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken (57-61F - Hot Holding); cooked wings 47-51F - Hot Holding), both items stored in bus pans on cook line, place there at 1030am as per employee after cooking. Employee stated they time marked items but no proof of time mark and no paperwork. Provided and completed Time/Temperature Control for Safety (Potentially Hazardous) Foods during inspection
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing back flow preventer at water spigot on right side wall next to back door
High priority/29-34-4/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator has only 2 total food handler employees with training certificates that has been re-used by writing over previous information that was expired and no current proof of any employee training
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. On cook line prep table
Basic/14-05-4
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Under cook line prep table
Basic/14-45-4
Ceiling tile missing. In dining room area next to restroom
Basic/36-36-4/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cigarette stored next to clean to go catering pans on shelf on cook line. Employee removed
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with facial beard preparing food with no beard guard
Basic/13-04-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraint
Basic/13-03-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Front line reach in cooler gasket torn
Basic/14-11-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen door with gap
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under cooking equipment
Basic/36-73-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in bottom wall area next to back door
Basic/36-24-5
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In front line ice bin soda station
Basic/10-08-5
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle stored in flour bin container touching food
Basic/10-01-5
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Front line reach in cooler gasket soiled. Hood filters with grease build up Exterior fryer soiled with grease build up
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Front line glass reach in cooler interior soiled
Basic/22-16-4
Nov 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 14, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ There are 4 food handler employees present with no certified manager
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Warning/Return visit Sep 27, 2023 · Still the same Time Extended/Return visit Nov 14, 2023 · Still the same at callback Time Extended
Sep 27, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge did not provided proof of manager certificate
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning/Return visit Sep 27, 2023 · Still the same Time Extended
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ There are 4 food handler employees present with no certified manager
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Warning/Return visit Sep 27, 2023 · Still the same Time Extended
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Proof of employee training not provided by person in charge
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Sep 27, 2023 · Still the same Time Extended
Sep 13, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live flying insect on cook line near the three compartment sink.
High priority/35A-02-6/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Container of marinated raw chicken stored over container of raw shrimp in walk in cooler. Person in charge properly stored food.
High priority/08A-20-5/Repeat Violation
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw chicken cardboard boxes are being reused to stored cooked chicken on cook line. Employee discarded chicken.
High priority/01B-13-4
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge did not provided proof of manager certificate
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Employee stated they don't have chlorine test strips
Intermediate/16-37-1
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ There are 4 food handler employees present with no certified manager
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Proof of employee training not provided by person in charge
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Ceiling tile missing. A few ceiling tiles are missing on cook line Floor tiles missing in prep area near exit door
Basic/36-36-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen
Basic/36-34-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees with no hair restraint while preparing food on cook line
Basic/13-03-4/Repeat Violation
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen exterior door has a gap at the threshold. Daylight showing
Basic/35B-01-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large container of flour not labeled on cook line near fryers. Employee labeled container
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 25, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 10 flies in back kitchen area.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning/Return visit Aug 24, 2023 · At callback no change. Observed 7 flying insects in the following areas: 3 at front counter, 2 in warewashing area, 1 near walk-in cooler across from ice machine, 1 in kitchen. Admin Complaint/Return visit Aug 25, 2023 · Observed 3 flies in storage area. Operator tried to remove them. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken
Aug 24, 2023Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

4 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Cooked fried chicken stored in unlined cardboard boxes that previously contained raw chicken. Individually portioned Salad dressing containers stored in cardboard boxes that previously had raw chicken in.
High priority/08B-27-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 24, 2023 · At callback no change. Operator started to remove dressings from used chicken boxes. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 10 flies in back kitchen area.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning/Return visit Aug 24, 2023 · At callback no change. Observed 7 flying insects in the following areas: 3 at front counter, 2 in warewashing area, 1 near walk-in cooler across from ice machine, 1 in kitchen. Admin Complaint
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw frozen seafood in open container stored over bags of onion rings in chest freezer near ice machine.
High priority/08A-02-6/Warning/Return visit Aug 24, 2023 · At callback no change. Admin Complaint
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All food products in the walk in cooler and reach in cooler on cookline.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 24, 2023 · At callback: observed 4 containers of heavy whipping cream and 1 container of milk still present from yesterdays inspection. Operator confirmed and stated they forgot to discard. See Stop Sale. Admin Complaint
Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). Manager unaware of the big 6
Intermediate/11-01-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 24, 2023 · At callback no change. Time Extended
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior back at the top of ice bin by drive thru window with black mold like substance buildup.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 24, 2023 · At callback no change. Time needed to clean Time Extended
Ceiling tile missing. Some gaps in the ceiling tiles in back kitchen area.
Basic/36-36-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Aug 24, 2023 · At callback no change. Time Extended
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors soiled under equipment and tables throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-01-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 24, 2023 · At callback some areas improved but some areas still soiled. Time Extended
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In back kitchen area by back door.
Basic/36-17-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 24, 2023 · At callback no,change. Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In chest freezers.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 24, 2023 · At callback no change Time Extended
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cooler by drive thru-window,
Basic/05-09-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 24, 2023 · At callback no change Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled hood filters. Soiled cooler gaskets throughout and on walk in cooler and freezer. Exterior of multiple food containers throughout cooler and kitchen. Soiled walk in cooler shelves.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 24, 2023 · At callback no change. Time needed to clean. Time Extended
Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water faucet handle missing at mop sink
Basic/29-08-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 24, 2023 · At callback no change. Time Extended
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Glass doors reach in cooler on cookline.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 24, 2023 · At callback no change. Shelves soiled. Time Extended
Stored food not covered. In multiple chest freezers in kitchen.
Basic/08B-12-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit Aug 24, 2023 · At callback no change. Time Extended
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Walk in cooler fans soiled with dust.
Basic/36-50-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 24, 2023 · At callback no change. Time Extended
Aug 23, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation

Ordered shut on the spot. 35 violations recorded, 8 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

8 High priority3 Intermediate24 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 10 bus tubs of cooked chicken wings cooked previous evening at 58-65F
High priority/03D-02-5/Warning
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook handling raw chicken removed gloves, put on fresh gloves and handled raw shrimp without washing hands.
High priority/12A-07-5/Warning
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Cooked fried chicken stored in unlined cardboard boxes that previously contained raw chicken. Individually portioned Salad dressing containers stored in cardboard boxes that previously had raw chicken in.
High priority/08B-27-4/Warning
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 10 flies in back kitchen area.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw frozen seafood in open container stored over bags of onion rings in chest freezer near ice machine.
High priority/08A-02-6/Warning
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. One egg in container of eggs in the walk-in cooler.
High priority/01B-14-4/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All food products in the walk in cooler and reach in cooler on cookline.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All food in walk in cooler out of temperature. 21 cases of raw chicken (53-60F - Cold Holding); 2 tubs. chicken ivers (55F - Cold Holding); case of chicken (53-54F - Cold Holding); case chicken livers (54F - Cold Holding); 1 bus tub raw marinated chicken (56F - Cold Holding); case chicken gizzard (59F - Cold Holding); chicken gizzards (52-53F - Cold Holding); 7 portions chocolate cheesecake (55F - Cold Holding); 7 portions strawberry cheesecake (55F - Cold Holding); 1tub chicken thighs (57F - Cold Holding); 5 quarts heavy cream (55F - Cold Holding); 2. 25 gallons milk (57F - Cold Holding); 5 whole snapper (55F - Cold Holding); 1 tub white fish (52F - Cold Holding); 1tub of fish (57F - Cold Holding); 2 bus tubs of shrimp (55F - Cold Holding); 1 bus tub fish (54-55F - Cold Holding); 1 bus tubs tilapia (47F - Cold Holding); 1 bus tubs tilapia (53F - Cold Holding); 1 bus tub fish pieces (54F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (56F - Cold Holding); cream chees (56F - Cold Holding); All items in cookline reach in cooler at; raw chicken (43-44F - Cold Holdingj); raw fish (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); raw fish pieces (55F - Cold Holding); raw fish (45-46F - Cold Holding); gizzards (47F - Cold Holding); scallops (48F - Cold Holding); fish (47F - Cold Holding); shrimp (49F - Cold Holding) Eight cases of chicken wings recently removed from the walk in cooler at 60F. On cookline 1 tub cooked chicken (60F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (61F - Cold Holding); chicken tenders (71F - Cold Holding) In upright cooler by drive thru window, coleslaw at 48-49F
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). Manager unaware of the big 6
Intermediate/11-01-5/Warning
Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures. Walk in cooler at 53F. Ambient thermometer at 55F. Front counter reach in cooler at 42F. No other coolers other than 4 chest freezers that are completely full and a separate walk in freezer full of frozen food products.
Intermediate/04-02-4/Admin Complaint
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager unable to find any training certificates for any of the current employee.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior back at the top of ice bin by drive thru window with black mold like substance buildup.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Multiple bowls in food buckets and food containers in coolers.
Basic/14-01-5/Warning
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled on the walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer and reach in coolers throughout kitchen.
Basic/23-24-4/Warning
Ceiling tile missing. Some gaps in the ceiling tiles in back kitchen area.
Basic/36-36-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean utensils stored in soiled container on rack by walk in cooler.
Basic/24-06-4/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Unable to find copy of current license.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink cup on prep table near fryers.
Basic/12B-07-4/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket, T-shirt and bag stored over/with food products on storage area across from ice machine
Basic/40-06-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on cookline preparing food.
Basic/13-03-4/Warning
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors soiled under equipment and tables throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-01-4/Warning
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In back kitchen area by back door.
Basic/36-17-5/Warning
Food stored on floor. Cases of raw chicken on kitchen floor. Employees moved to cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In chest freezers.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on cart handle on cookline.
Basic/10-20-4/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled, in microwave in back kitchen area.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cooler by drive thru-window,
Basic/05-09-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled hood filters. Soiled cooler gaskets throughout and on walk in cooler and freezer. Exterior of multiple food containers throughout cooler and kitchen. Soiled walk in cooler shelves.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water faucet handle missing at mop sink
Basic/29-08-4/Warning
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Glass doors reach in cooler on cookline.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
Stored food not covered. In multiple chest freezers in kitchen.
Basic/08B-12-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Not under cold running water. Discussed with manager, who. Turned water on.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Warning
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Walk in cooler fans soiled with dust.
Basic/36-50-4/Warning
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop sitting in mop bucket, by triple sink.
Basic/42-01-4/Warning
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on prep table.
Basic/21-12-4/Warning

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