HOOK FISH & CHICKEN
5 SW AVE D, Belle Glade FL 33430 · 571.799.5700
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Provided operator with hand out.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
5 cases · $3,480
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024032845 | May 28, 2024 | Jul 25, 2024 | $360 |
| 2--2019055266 | Oct 25, 2019 | Nov 25, 2019 | $800 |
| 2--2019011185 | Feb 22, 2019 | Mar 26, 2019 | $1,000 |
| 2--2017007293 | Jan 31, 2017 | May 19, 2017 | $600 |
| 2--2016055264 | Nov 22, 2016 | Dec 23, 2016 | $720 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed manager touch apron in bust area and pockets then began to handle clean fryer basket; no hand wash. Manager washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken nuggets stored over onion rings; both portioned in pans. Operator stored properly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked chicken wings. Operator fixed.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At display reach in cooler: cheesecake (57F - Cold Holding) As per employee stored overnight in cooler. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At display reach in cooler: cheesecake (57F - Cold Holding) As per employee stored overnight in cooler. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
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. Employee on first day of work. Emailed form to manager.
Mar 16, 2026□ 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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Reach-in cooler across from fryer has shelves with rust.
Jan 14, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 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. Observed employee handle pan with raw wings, put gloves then began to handle bottle with sauces; no hand wash. Advised employee to wash hands and clean and sanitize sauce bottle.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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.
Spray bottle containing bleach not labeled. Employee labeled.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Raw fish stored over clean jugs for juices. Employee fixed.
Container with no handle used to dispense seasoning.
Reach-in cooler across from fryer has shelves with rust.
Oct 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup in containers on lemon pepper seasoning and complete seasoning.
Equipment in poor repair reach in cooler gaskets across from fryer, walk-in in cooler door frame gaskets.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at threshold into kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer next to breading storage, and chest freezer next to mop sink.
Interior of reach in cooler in disrepair and has exposed insulation.
Reach-in cooler across from fryer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee dried hands on soiled towel, reviewed hand washing and glove usage with operator.
Metal stem-type thermometer soiled and in disrepair, metal stem detached from base.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler container of raw shrimp stored over ready to eat cooked chicken wings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shrimp at cookline 75F introduced time operator time marked 10:30 -2:30pm
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken (70F) introduced time operator time marked 10:30 -2:30pm
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. Provided operator with hand out.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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.
Spray bottle containing clear toxic substance not labeled. Identified as bleach. Operator labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup in containers on lemon pepper seasoning and complete seasoning.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cookline; employee cellphone on prep table at cookline.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with long ponytail at cookline. Employee restrained hair.
Equipment in poor repair reach in cooler gaskets across from fryer, walk-in in cooler door frame gaskets.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at threshold into kitchen.
Food stored on floor, walk in cooler 2 cans of baked beans stored on floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer next to breading storage, and chest freezer next to mop sink.
Interior of reach in cooler in disrepair and has exposed insulation.
Reach-in cooler across from fryer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Dec 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee washed hands with water; no soap then touched prep table. Advised operator to properly wash hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken nuggets stored above mozzarella sticks in double door reach in freezer. Operator stored properly.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed hands in triple sink then touched prep table. Advised employee to wash hands at hand washing 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. For employee employed less than 60 days. Form completed during inspection.
Jul 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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 handle raw fish, touch breading container to bread fish, touch wiping cloth used to clean prep counters wearing gloves then prepared food; no hand wash. Operator instructed employee to wash hands.
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee handle raw fish to bread then prepare French fries; glove change but no hand wash. Advised operator to have employee wash hands. Employee wearing gloves handled wiping cloth used to wipe counters and clean sides of containers of bread for raw fish and chicken, then prepared food; no glove change. Employee handled raw fish, touched breading container, bread fish then touch wiping cloth used to clean prep counters.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in dispenser at hand wash sink in bathroom and inside kitchen. Operator provided paper towel.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep counter.
May 28, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At deep freezer near mop sink: Raw chicken liver stored in plastic bags tied with a knot, stored above French fries that are commercial packaged. Operator stored properly.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed to operator.
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. Operator stated that he will provide copies for employees to complete.
Mar 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At deep freezer near mop sink: Raw chicken liver stored in plastic bags tied with a knot, stored above French fries that are commercial packaged. Operator stored properly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At stainless steel double door reach in freezer: operator stored raw chicken liver in plastic bags tied with a knot over raw tilapia fillet in commercial packaging.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. Observed commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish (grouper), labelled to remove from package before thawing, no longer frozen in stagnant water in compartment of triple sink. See stop sale.
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Near cook line on shelf, in a container: cooked wings not time marked. As per operator, items were cooked at 11 am. Operator time marked. On cook line, at fryer area: container with wings; not time marked. As per Operator, item cooked at 10am. Operator removed from cookline so as not to sell to the public.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Pinesol stored on prep counter. Operator stored properly.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed to operator.
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.
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. Operator stated that he will provide copies for employees to complete.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written procedure was provided for use of time as a public health control to hold cooked wings held on shelf near cook line and wings sitting on top of fryer in container. Operator provided document and completed.
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. Observed commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish (grouper), labelled to remove from package before thawing, no longer frozen in stagnant water in compartment of triple sink. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging grouper being thawed in stagnant water in triple sink compartment. Advised operator of the correct ways to thaw.
Sep 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Moana' named manager since June 2023.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone and ear buds case on sister bin - operator removed.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.