HOOK FISH & CHICKEN
1340 E UNIVERSITY AVE, Gainesville FL 32641 · +1 (352)505-0300
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 12 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach crawling in and out of electrical panel on back wall in kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2023008470 | Dec 1, 2022 | May 4, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : in the walk-in cooler chicken 47, gizzards 52, fish 49. The cooling fins in the back of the fan has an ice pack building on it. All items got a scoop of ice. ALSO, the glass front reach-in cooler on the cook line gizzards 58, chicken 59, these were placed in the cheats freezer, and iced.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed : multiple floor tiles in disrepair.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed : the drain pipe for the kitchen hand wash sink is broken off.
Jul 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed : 2 flys by the back door, 1 fly in the kitchen and 1 fly in the dining area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : in the walk-in cooler chicken 47°, gizzards 52°, fish 49°. The cooling fins in the back of the fan has an ice pack building on it. All items got a scoop of ice. ALSO, the glass front reach-in cooler on the cook line gizzards 58°, chicken 59°, these were placed in the cheats freezer, and iced.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed : spray bleach stored next to to go lids on the front line. This was moved to the floor.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the ice machine shroud has dark foreign substance on it. ALSO, the tea nozzle and the first fruit punch nozzles have drink build up.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed : lack of soap at all three kitchen/front line hand wash sinks. Some Bottles were filled with soap. **Corrective Action Taken* ALSO, no paper towels at any hand wash sink in the establishment. C-fold napkins were added to some sinks. And, lack of signs at the 2 kitchen hand wash sink. Again, the restroom lacks soap and a sign and paper towels. The soap was moved around until multiple more bottles were purchased Abdinur Abdi distributed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed : unlabeled( bleach)spray bottle stored on the front line with single serve lids. 100 ppm chlorine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed : a mixture of oil and flour on multiple handles, throughout.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed : the ceiling tile over the ice machine is not in place.
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. Observed : the walk-in cooler had fish, chicken and gizzards over 43°. There was a visible ice pad built up on the cooler coils.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed : when the back door is fully closed, sunlight emits around the edge.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed : multiple floor tiles in disrepair.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed : the drain pipe for the kitchen hand wash sink is broken off.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed : the bulk seasoning containers lack clear labels in the necessary languages.
Dec 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 11, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system and hood filters soiled. Exterior of cooking equipment and coolers. Exterior bulk seasoning containers. Area behind menu board. Storage shelves behind front counter.
Dec 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Expired manager certificate 8/2025.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At Handwash sink outside of walk in cooler and in bathroom.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At Handwash sink outside of walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile over toilet in bathroom is bulging.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket torn on cooks line.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. On floor in back dish area where floor tiles are missing.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen some tiles are missing and some are broken.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing in bathroom and outside of walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in walk in cooler and walk in freezer soiled with dust. Walk in cooler and reach in coolers door handles soiled with old food debris. Shelf on cooks line soiled with old food debris. Hood filters soiled with grease. Reach in freezer door jam soiled with grease.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Plastic container lids soiled with old food debris on shelf above Three compartment sink.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in cooler on cooks line.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under Handwash sink in kitchen and bathroom.
Oct 6, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system and hood filters soiled. Exterior of cooking equipment and coolers. Exterior bulk seasoning containers. Area behind menu board. Storage shelves behind front counter.
Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. Hood filter system is in disrepair causing smoke build up in establishment.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Hood system not working per person in charge, establishment open with fryers turned on no ventilation system turned on.
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate13 Basic
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Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee on cook line washing hands with cold water verified by inspector washing hands directly after employee.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. livers (49F - Cold Holding); chicken (46F - Cold Holding); fish (46,47F - Cold Holding); shrimp (46F - Cold Holding) items in reach in cooler in kitchen, ice was added to items. All items dropped below 41F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior reach in cooler in kitchen.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At Handwash sink outside of walk in cooler and in restroom.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At Handwash sink outside of walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen the ceiling tiles are soiled. The ceiling in walk in cooler is soiled in front of fans.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 3 employee drinks on top of reach in cooler in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets torn. Shelves in walk in cooler with rust on the surface.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door in kitchen with sun shining through the bottom indicating a gap.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Behind/under ice machine.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. 3 floor tiles missing in front of Three compartment sink. 2 ceiling tiles in restroom in disrepair by possible previous leak.
Food stored on floor. Hot sauce jugs on floor under front counter. Boxes of tilapia filets on floor in walk in cooler. Operator placed items off of floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at Handwash sink outside walk in cooler and restroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Fan guard in walk in cooler. Storage rack by fryers. Interior dry storage cabinet in kitchen. Storage cubbies at front counter. Table attachment on table near back door.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler in kitchen.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwash sink in kitchen and in restroom.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Under front counter, operator placed off of floor.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher in kitchen and by back door both in the recharge red zone.
Jan 8, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee battered raw fish changed gloves then placed cooked chicken in togo box no Handwash in between raw and ready to eat foods.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Opened package of raw fish over breaded mushrooms in chest reach in freezer nearest walk in cooler, manager moved mushrooms to the top.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior reach in cooler on cooks line. Hot water spout near Three compartment sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Or Handwash sign at sink next to walk in cooler, operator placed paper towels at sink.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. The breaker was flipped for the hot water heater, manager turned hot water heater back on. Also the water is turned off at Handwash sink on cooks line due to pipes under sink are leaking.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on top of reach in cooler on cooks line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on top of reach in cooler on cooks line and shoes on shelf above bags of flour on shelves in the back.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door in kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of walk in cooler a tile is missing.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The gasket areas of both reach in freezers. Bulk seasoning bins stored in the back. Fan guard in walk in cooler. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer door handles.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under front counter.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher in outside storage room and extinguisher by back door both in the recharge zone.
Aug 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 30, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 26 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority7 Intermediate13 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee came from outside walked inside and started putting together plated food to hand to customer.
Employee washed hands with cold water. Inspector stood at Handwash sink for approximately 10 minutes waiting on hot water to finally work, employees were already cooking/prepping food.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies flying around and landing on dining tables. 1 fly landing on rolling carts in kitchen.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cooked chicken wings in reach in cooler on cooks line. Raw fish over precooked hush puppies in chest reach in freezer.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach crawling in and out of electrical panel on back wall in kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. livers (46F - Cold Holding); fish (46,47F - Cold Holding); chicken raw (47F - Cold Holding); shrimp (47F - Cold Holding) items in reach in cooler on cooks line, employee stated doors were opened often during morning prep. Ice was added to items to rapidly drop food temperature. Retemped all items and everything dropped below 41F other than livers at 45F.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands at Three compartment sink.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior racks in reach in cooler on cooks line. Interior top sides of ice bin at front counter.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Employees have pH test kit but using chlorine bleach as a sanitizer.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At Handwash sink in back of kitchen, employee placed paper towels at Handwash sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Coleslaw made 2 days prior. Cheesecakes in reach in cooler at front counter no date mark.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. 1 certificate missing employees name.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in cooler door is torn.
Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Hood filters were removed previous day for cleaning, fryers are in operation without hood filters being placed back in system.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. When the back door is closed sunshining through at the bottom of door indicating a gap.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple areas in kitchen the tiles are cracked.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler on cooks line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handwash sink handles. Sides of fryers. Walk in cooler racks. Interior dry storage in kitchen. Safe box by Three compartment sink. Exterior chest reach in freezer in hallway between front and back kitchen. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled on cooks line. Walk in cooler ceiling and fan guards. Gasket area of chest reach in freezer outside of walk in cooler.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Stack of togo boxes on floor in outside storage room.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Operator stated light quit working yesterday.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old fryer, storage rack, and fryer basket outside of back door.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under both Handwash sinks in kitchen and at Three compartment sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers on bottom shelf of prep table in back kitchen.
Jan 23, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Both employees cooking in restaurant washing hands constantly but with only cold water.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you togo bags holding frozen items in chest reach in freezer outside of walk in freezer door.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp and raw fish over cooked chicken in walk in cooler.
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. Spray bottle with chlorine bleach inside, test strip turned purple then immediately turned white indicating the bleach is way over 200ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Tea dispensing spout. Hot water dispensing spout in back kitchen. Interior reach in cooler on cooks line. Interior ice machine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Inside bathroom and sink outside of walk in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle on floor under Three compartment sink.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Wall outside of walk in freezer behind chest reach in freezer the metal lining is peeling off. Tile piece missing from wall across from walk in freezer. The floor/wall juncture is rusting.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Inside walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 beverages on top of reach in cooler on cooks line. Opened water bottle drink on dry storage shelf in back kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler on cooks line the gaskets are torn.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Hot sauce jugs on floor in walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in both reach-in freezers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back of fryers. Shelving next to fryers. Reach in cooler on cooks line gaskets soiled. Reach in cooler door handles soiled. Fryer basket handles soiled. Rolling carts on cooks line holding breading.
Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Carpet lining rolling dollies under reach in cooler the carpet is very soiled.
Stored food not covered. Shrimp inside walk in freezer no cover.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Floor soiled under fryers and front counter. Ceiling soiled throughout kitchen and cook line.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under both Handwash sink in kitchen. Under Three compartment sink and faucet above Three compartment sink.
Sep 18, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 23 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority6 Intermediate13 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two flying insects in dining area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan of raw shrimp stored on shelf over cooked chicken. Moved during this inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Chicken wings have no time mark.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in cooler soiled with food debris. Interior of ice machine soiled with slimy substance. Lemonade dispensers soiled with slimy substance.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bottle of bleach in sink near walk in cooler. Removed during this inspection.
Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. No paper in restroom.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine used for sanitizing, no strips available.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device, soap or hand wash sink sign provided at handwash sink. Sink in restroom missing towels, soap, and sign. Sink on cooks line missing hand wash sign. Sink next to walk in cooler no towels.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employees certificates are expired.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Floor missing several tiles. Wall over hand sink not smooth and cleanable. Tiles missing on wall near walk in freezer.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard lining prep table near fryers.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened bottle of water over paper towels. Operator discarded bottle.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee cooking with no hair restraint.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at bottom of back door
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop handle inside ice.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Around walk in cooler door soiled with black substance. Cart near fryers soiled with dust and grease. Exterior of fryers and reach in coolers soiled with grease and food debris. Gaskets of reach in coolers soiled with food debris. Shelves in walk in cooler soiled with food debris.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups on floor in shed area. Picked up. Also, trays in window not inverted.
Stored food not covered. Basket of fries in walk in freezer.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. All floors, walls, and, ceilings soiled with food debris and grease.
Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Pallets and trash around dumpster.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under hand sink in kitchen. Both faucets at Three compartment sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in room near rest room.
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