HOOK SEAFOOD & CHICKEN
7107 N NEBRASKA, Tampa FL 33604
Last inspected Apr 14, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Observed: - One large fly on togo cup at time of inspection. - One small flying fly near cooks line - One large flying fly in kitchen at time of inspection.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards are stained at time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a strainer in hand wash sink. Employee removed during inspection
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed clear plastic bowl in bulk salt at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed opened water on prep table. Employee moved to bottom shelf.
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Food stored on floor. Observed case of sriracha sauce on floor in dry storage employee put away sauce during inspection
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up around walk in freezer door at time of inspection.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in bulk dried white rice at time of inspection operator removed and brought to dish
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed back kitchen hoods are soiled at time of inspection
Nov 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher tested 0ppm of chlorine. Restaurant using 3 compartment sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler in back kitchen area has stains.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Papayas salad held longer then 24 hours has date markings.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing toxic substances has no labeling in dishwasher area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without a handle used as scoop in flour bin. Manager removed bowl.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food preparation in back kitchen area. Manager discarded drink.
Food stored on floor. Raw chicken stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Manager removed and properly stored chicken.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cloth underneath cutting board in kitchen area. Manager removed cloth and placed board at dishwasher.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes in dishwasher area.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled dry cloth stored in reach in cooler on front line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler on front line.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking underneath food preparation in back kitchen area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces on front line has no labeling of ingredients.
Jun 30, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Beef pho, tuna poke
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Added back storage room listed on plans as corporate office
Floors, walls, and ceilings not constructed to be easily cleanable. In back storage
Apr 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 29 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority10 Intermediate12 Basic
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Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee wash hands in water that tested at 81F at time of inspection.
Live, small flying insects found Observed: - One large fly on togo cup at time of inspection. - One small flying fly near cooks line - One large flying fly in kitchen at time of inspection.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat food in walk in cooler. Operator moved shelled eggs during inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. - Observed 8 gallons of hoisin sauce stored at room temperature dated 4/17. Temperature 70F. Issued stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw beef (47F cold holding) placed into freezer to cool Homemade hoisin sauce made with Asian fermented black beans stored at room temperature dated 4/17. Temperature 70F
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (112F - Hot Holding) removed from steam table
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed dish detergent stored on reach in cooler next to prep sink at time of inspection. Operator moved soap to floor during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some cutting boards in kitchen are stained at time of inspection
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in dish room blocked by large plastic lid at time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using hand wash sink on cooks line to fill pan at time of inspection.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Beef pho, tuna poke
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in dish area at time of inspection.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Added back storage room listed on plans as corporate office
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in dish area at time of inspection.
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.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed operator consumer advisory poster. Printed out and posted in dining room
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with purple liquid. Operator labeled with sharpie at time of inspection
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed clear plastic togo style bowls used in bulk sugar at time of inspection. Operator removed and disposed of bowls during inspection.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed utensils stored between clean dish table and wall at time of inspection. Operator had employee wash utensils during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - Observed employee drinks stored on prep table at time of inspection. - Observed employee bottled water stored on top of bulk food items in bakery area.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. - Observed employee lunch bag stored on shelf over customer juice drinks in reach in cooler. - Observed employee food stored in reach in cooler with crab rangoon filling. Employee removed food during inspection.
Floors, walls, and ceilings not constructed to be easily cleanable. In back storage
Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce and fryer oil stored on floor in dry storage at time of inspection.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water temping 127. Operator removed utensils to be washed at time of inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand wash sign in left side bathroom at time of ianpection
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels and label residues on clean food containers stored on shelves at time of inspection.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid opened at time of inspection.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed customer single use items stored in cases on floor of back store room at time of inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle in prep room not labeled at time of inspection.
Nov 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near dish machine
No soap provided at handwash sink. Near dish machine
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk-in-cooler
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Round scoop with no handle stored inside white containers in dry storage area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of chicken stored on floor in walk-in-freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on plastic containers in dishwasher area
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Dry storage area on top shelf
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Yellow bucket with dirty mop water sitting in kitchen near walk-in-cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White containers in dry storage area.
Jun 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Open dumpster lid.
Apr 8, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 18 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate11 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Back kitchen area water at 97 F
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cooking utensils stored in hand sink in front kitchen area
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen area
No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen area
Required employee training expired for all 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. Hand sink soap bottle not labeled near side door.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Near rice warmers
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxes of cooking oil on floor in kitchen area
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sinks used by food employees. In kitchen area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Dry storage area
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed large quantities of frozen beef sitting at room temperature to thaw. Operator placed in walk-in-cooler
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Dec 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Yellow curry soup 72 F; Orange curry soup 73 F; Pumpkin curry soup 71 F; Sprouts 59 F. Placing all potentially hazardous foods on existing time as a public health control form
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils and sani bucket stored in hand sink near walk-in-cooler
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near dish machine and prep line
No soap provided at handwash sink. Near dish machine
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk-in-freezer
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Near dish machine prep line and cooksline
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Large catering lids in dry storage area
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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.