HOOK FISH & CHICKEN
715 E MAIN ST, Pahokee FL 33476 · 5612859199
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 17 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 cockroach under fryer near to hand wash sink along cook line.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
6 cases · $2,720
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025054954 | Jul 7, 2025 | Aug 25, 2025 | — |
| 2--2025004970 | Nov 5, 2024 | Mar 31, 2025 | $800 |
| 2--2024009871 | Feb 13, 2024 | Mar 27, 2024 | $800 |
| 2--2023071436 | Dec 11, 2023 | Jan 30, 2024 | $800 |
| 2--2022061531 | Dec 9, 2022 | Mar 30, 2023 | $160 |
| 2--2018051867 | Sep 25, 2018 | Oct 29, 2018 | $160 |
Inspection history
17 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed chef handle raw chicken wings then handled clean fryer basket; no hand wash. Advised manager that chef should wash hands as well as clean and sanitize fryer basket.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer along cook line: raw chicken nuggets portioned in pan stored over French fries. Operator fixed.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Jul 27, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority4 Intermediate0 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 chef handle contaminated fryer basket with gloves then began to touch cooked wings with said gloves; no glove change; no hand wash. Manager advised chef to wash hands as well as clean and sanitize fryer basket.
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed chef handle raw chicken wings then handled clean fryer basket; no hand wash. Advised manager that chef should wash hands as well as clean and sanitize fryer basket.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handle cellphone then handled portioned cups with ranch dressing; no hand wash. Employee washed hands.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 5 dead and 1 live insect in area where single service articles are stored; approximately 6 under triple sink and dry food storage area. Observed approximately 12 droppings in areas of single service articles storage, triple sink and dry food storage.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer along cook line: raw chicken nuggets portioned in pan stored over French fries. Operator fixed.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler: raw shrimp stored over cooked chicken wings. Operator fixed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. 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. Emailed to operator.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Apr 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) Operator corrected: Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
Dec 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At Flip top cooler: Raw shrimp stored over fried chicken; At Walk in cooler: Raw chicken stored over fried chicken; Educated operator on safe storage practices 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 'Big 6' poster to operator
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Unlabeled bug spray pump bottle with unknown chemical inside Advised operator to label container
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By three compartment sink: Unlabeled spray bottle with bleach inside Advised operator to label bottle
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food manager, and server; no hair restraint Advised to wear hair restraints
Food stored on floor. At walk in cooler: jugs of lemonade stored on the floor of the walk in cooler Operator stored properly
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop for sugar with handle inside the sugar. Advised operator to store scoop properly
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single serve sauce cups and dessert containers stored on floor in dry storage. Operator stored properly.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) Operator remade sanitizer bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On prep table in kitchen: sugar stored in white bin; not labeled Advised operator to label container
Jul 8, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. At backend of kitchen: 3 flies flying around; 1 of which landed on prep counter.
Jul 7, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate1 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 chef with gloves on handle fryer basket handle that she handled while preparing raw chicken wings then began handling raw shrimp to place into container and place in reach in cooler; no glove change. Operator discarded shrimp, changed gloves and washed hands. Observed chef handle fryer basket handle that she handled while preparing raw chicken wings then began handling clean deep freezer door to take fries out and standing freezer door to open. Operator washed hands, then cleaned and sanitized contaminated areas.
Live, small flying insects found. At backend of kitchen: 3 flies flying around; 1 of which landed on prep counter.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed house hold insect spray stored in storage area close to walk in freezer. Advised operator to remove.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At breading area: raw shrimp (72F - Cold Holding) As per operator, raw shrimp stored in breading since 10 mins. As per operator, intention is to store there for another order. Operator placed in reach in cooler to quick chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At fryer area: French fries (126F - Hot Holding) As per operator, stored 5 mins. Operator discarded.
Food stored on floor. At walk in freezer: multiple food items stored on the floor.
Feb 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 17, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 2 dead spiders behind water heater in dry storage area. Advised operator to clean and sanitize area.
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 cooler: coleslaw (50F - Cold Holding); cheese cake slices (45F - Cold Holding); strawberry cheesecake (46F - Cold Holding) As per employee, stored over night in unit. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Display cooler: coleslaw (50F - Cold Holding); cheese cake slices (45F - Cold Holding); strawberry cheesecake (46F - Cold Holding) As per employee, stored over night in unit. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. At low boy reach in cooler: cooked wings (53F - Cold Holding) As per operator, taken out to sit on counter for 20 mins to prepare big order. Not prepped or portioned today. Operator placed to quick chill.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm). Advised operator to correct to chlorine 100ppm.
Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach under hand wash sink near triple sink area. Observed approximately 6 dead roaches in opening in the wall of the dry storage area of kitchen. Observed 2 dead roaches in open area under reach in display cooler close to prep area of in kitchen. Advised operator to clean and sanitize areas.
Jan 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Jan 27, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed operator touched garbage can then handled clean door of display cooler; no hand wash. Operator washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler: raw fish stored over juices in jugs. Operator stored properly.
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. Display cooler: cheese cake slices (55F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (50F - Cold Holding) As per operator, items stored overnight in cooler. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Display cooler: cheese cake slices (55F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (50F - Cold Holding) As per operator, items stored overnight in cooler. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. At prep area beside reach in freezer: cooked wings (56F - Cold Holding) As per manager, stored 10 mins on counter. Not prepped or portioned today. Manager moved to quick chill.
Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Nov 5, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed chef handled raw chicken to season then handled bag of French fries and place into deep freezer; no hand wash. Operator washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Low boy reach in cooler: cooked chicken wings (50F - Cold Holding) As per chef, cooked wings were stored on prep counter approximately 10 mins prior. Not prepped or portioned today. Operator moved to quick chill.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle with fabuloso stored on window over deep freezer. Operator stored properly.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Fabuloso in unlabeled bottle. Advised operator to label.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Tap at hand wash sink near cookline in disrepair.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Employee corrected to Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
Apr 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Low boy reach in: raw regular sized seasoned shrimp (45-43F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. As per operator, cooler was left partially opened throughout the night by late night workers. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Low boy reach in: raw regular sized seasoned shrimp (45-43F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. As per operator, cooler was left partially opened throughout the night by late night workers. See stop sale.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Establishment uses chlorine, no chlorine available for warehouses washing. Operator purchased from store nearby.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Near triple sink on rolling cart, shrimp thawing in stagnant water. Operator moved to walk in cooler.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution was 0ppm. Operator prepared one of 100ppm.
Feb 13, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 12, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 4 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 rodent droppings on the floor in corners of dry storage area where single service items are stored. 3 rodent droppings under table in bathroom. 3 rodent droppings to the back of the front counter juice reach in cooler. Operator cleaned areas.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at hand wash sink in bathroom. Operator provided.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at the hand wash sink in the bathroom and at hand wash sink near cook line. Operator stated that work men are due to fix the problem by next week.
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches observed in dry storage area under shelves with single service containers. Operator rid area of roaches and cleaned area.
Dec 12, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 12, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 17 droppings under and next to double glass door reach in cooler near front counter. Approximately 6 droppings on wall and pipings in back single service storage closet. Approximately 7 droppings on dry shelf next in dish area
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under cooler next to standing stainless steel freezer Approximately 4 dead roaches in back single service storage closet Approximately 4 dead roaches underneath triple sink Approximately 4 dead roaches under dry shelf near walk in freezer
Dec 11, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 cockroach under fryer near to hand wash sink along cook line.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 17 droppings under and next to double glass door reach in cooler near front counter. Approximately 6 droppings on wall and pipings in back single service storage closet. Approximately 7 droppings on dry shelf next in dish area
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Windex and air freshener stored above cooler next to standing stainless steel freezer. Operator removed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of pines oil not labeled.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under cooler next to standing stainless steel freezer Approximately 4 dead roaches in back single service storage closet Approximately 4 dead roaches underneath triple sink Approximately 4 dead roaches under dry shelf near walk in freezer
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution was 0ppm. Operator corrected.
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