HOOK'S FISH AND CHICKEN 2
8006 W MACNAB RD, North Lauderdale FL 33068 · 9546102565
Last inspected Jun 23, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
APR 25
MAY 25
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OCT 25
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Approximately 10 flies flying in the ware washing area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $560
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024002306 | Jan 4, 2024 | Jun 7, 2024 | $400 |
| 2--2018001845 | Dec 19, 2017 | Mar 15, 2018 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Conch salad not identified as raw on the menu.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy Ice build up in reach in freezer at cook line.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jun 22, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Approximately 10 flies flying in the ware washing area
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Front counter glass case, raw conch salad stored over ready to eat cakes. Operator removed and stored to the lower shelf.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler, raw shell eggs stored over raw shrimp and ready to eat sauces. Educated operator on proper separation. Operator removed and stored to the lower shelf.
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. Reach in freezer at cook line, raw chicken and steak not in its original packaging stored over frozen vegetables. Operator re organized storing raw meats to the lower shelf.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Conch salad not identified as raw on the menu.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. For conch salad. Provided operator with consumer advisory. Operator posted during the inspection.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Single service containers not inverted. Operator inverted during the inspection.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Both employees engaging in food preparation.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy Ice build up in reach in freezer at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cooler line, lower flip top frame soiled with food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter dessert case, conch salad (45F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in unit overnight exceeding 6 hours. Operator discarded.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice buildup in reach in freezer.
Sep 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. At front counter, no hand soap at designated hand wash sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice buildup in walk in freezer.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler, unwashed cabbage stored over ready to eat coleslaw and sauces. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly.
May 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. On menu, conch salad served raw not identified on menu as raw. Operator put mark on menu identifying raw ingredients.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. In kitchen reach in coolers soiled with food debris
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice build up on door and floor.
Apr 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw chicken stored above mac and cheese balls in reach in freezer. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw conch in walk-in cooler. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at drive through, cole slaw (69F - Cold Holding). Manager voluntarily discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed next to frying station, fried wings (85F - Hot Holding). Per operator item has been out of temperature for approximately 1.5 hours. Operator advised to hold items on time as a public health control for safety. Form sent to operator and discussed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with an accumulation of old food debris next to hand wash sink in kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in back of kitchen used to hold degreaser. Manager removed and stored appropriately.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on food preparation table across from drive through. POC removed and stored appropriately.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed tomatoes stored with bread in walk-in cooler.
Jan 4, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1 2023 less than 60 days.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp and conch stored over slush mixes in walk-in cooler. Observed in flip top cooler lowboy raw hamburger patties over cooked black beans an cooked rice.. Operator placed raw hamburger on lower shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed American cheese (47F - Cold Holding) in flip top cooler in a container sitting on top of styrofoam cup. Per operator held less than two hours. Operator removed styrofoam cup so cheese in container correctly.
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer on walk in cooler reads 50 F and filled with water. All products in walk-in the temperature are adequate.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked by fryer cleaner machine.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container with Togo items stored in hand washing sink by prep table
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic soufflé cups with no handle used to dispense seasoning.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handle on two door reach in freezer opposite fry station. Observed food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles on three door lowboy at fry station.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle in contact with flour for shrimp. Operator removed
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing at three compartment sink in standing water.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting in mop bucket.
Jul 13, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk in cooler, containers of raw chicken above case of bell,peppers and containers of raw conch above bag of carrots.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In fliptop lower cooler, package of raw hamburgers above container of rice and container of beans. Employee inverted items to properly separate.
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer of walk in cooler full of water and reading 55F. All food temperatures inside adequate.
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. Norovirus bulletin provided,
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in front corner of kitchen blocked by fryer cleaner and boxes. Employee cleared access to sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Portioned cups of cole slaw in walk in cooler and containers of conch salad in front display missing date marks.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in prey bottle by triple sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee closed water bottle on prep table beside griddle. Employee trashed bottle.
Food stored on floor. Cases of plastic bottled water in floor in storage area.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled wiping cloths on prep table area next to griddle.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle of oil by griddle not labeled.
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