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HOOK'S FISH & CHICKEN

15850 NW 27 AVE, Opa-Locka FL 33054 · 954.274.7475

Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats31
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2300816
Grade history
AUG 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken wings on a Time As A Public Health Control on top of the preparation table next to fryer, time expired 30 minutes ago. Manager discarded.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jul 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Expired since 2026.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Manager washed it.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Plastic container with sauce on the floor inside walk cooler. Manager placed it on the shelf.
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Jan 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Manager washed it.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container without handle inside the flour container.
Basic/14-01-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees in food preparation area.
Basic/13-03-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Jul 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Employee washed it.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on the preparation table. Employee removed it.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Plastic container with salsa on the floor inside walk in cooler gasket soiled. Manager added ice put it on the shelf.
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Reach in cooler gasket gaskets soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping on top of the table. Manager put it inside the sanitizer bucket.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Operator cleaned it.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled p.
Basic/23-03-4
Aug 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.hood filters grease.
Basic/36-63-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Basic/14-17-4
Mar 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 22, 2024 · On 3/22/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. Warning Time Extended
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Mar 22, 2024 · On 3/22/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation Warning Time Extended
Mar 15, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken wings on a Time As A Public Health Control on top of the preparation table next to fryer, time expired 30 minutes ago. Manager discarded.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Observed chicken wings on top of the preparation table next to fryer time expired 30 minutes ago.
High priority/03F-04-5/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cells phones on top of the table next to single service items.
Basic/40-06-5/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Feb 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water inside restroom used by employees. Manager called technician
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrective Action Taken
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on top of the preparation table. Manager removed it and explained to employees why they can not use their phones inside the kitchen.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrective Action Taken
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in food preparation area. hair restraint provided
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Burger meat dis-frozen at room temperature.manager put inside walk-in cooler
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves rusted.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Jul 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Poster was provided to operator
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
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/
Intermediate/53A-05-6
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. Form was provided to operator
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer by restroom door
Basic/14-69-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Repeat Violation

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.