HOOKS BAR AND GRILL LLC
611 DESTINY DR, Ruskin FL 33570 · 813-938-1152
Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
FEB 24
NOV 24
APR 25
DEC 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 49 F in reach in cooler.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023004352 | Jan 9, 2023 | Mar 2, 2023 | $800 |
| 3--2022057806 | Nov 7, 2022 | Jan 4, 2023 | $400 |
| 3--2016048606 | Sep 22, 2016 | Nov 8, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 8, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 15 pieces of ROP grouper thawed before being removed from packaging.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Shrimp tales in hand wash sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Replaced at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine
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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. 15 pieces of ROP grouper thawed before being removed from packaging in 3 compartment sink.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Soda box on floor.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on container above 3 compartment sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Dec 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 16 pieces of grouper and 7 pieces of snapper thawed in ROP packaging.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw bacon 51 F- retemp 42 F, raw beef 51 F- retemp 42 F, fish 51 F- retemp 41 F in reach in cooler next to grill. Employee placed items on ice.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
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. 16 pieces of grouper and 7 pieces of snapper thawed in ROP packaging.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on box of ziplock bags.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee prepping food with no hair restraint.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing alligator meat in standing water.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Apr 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 49 F in reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink on cook line. Employee replaced at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on drink on prep table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on shelf above cups at bar.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of pickles on floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwash sink on cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp and beef thawing in standing water and sitting at 3 compartment sink. Employee placed items in reach in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0ppm quaternary ammonium, employee remade with bleach tested 50 ppm chlorine.
Nov 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bacon 48 F, fish 45 F in reach in cooler next to grill, employee placed on ice.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink on cook line, employee replaced at time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees phone on prep table. Employee removed at time of inspection.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee prepping food with no hair restraint. Employee put on hat at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of soda machine.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing on counter, employee placed under cold running water.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hung at time of inspection.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0 ppm, operator remade tested 400 ppm quaternary ammonium.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour not labeled.
Feb 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish 44 F, bacon 47 F in reach in cooler, advised employee to place on ice.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table, employee removed at time of inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in prep cooler gasket torn.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwash sink on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Microwave door handle.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawing in standing water. Employee began running under water.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Next to 3 Compartment Sink.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0ppm, employee remade tested 100ppm chlorine.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour not labeled on cook line.
Oct 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream in reach in cooler not date marked. Operator date marked at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled, employee labeled at time of inspection.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink on cook line temped 80 F, ran approximately 2 minutes.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table, employee removed at time of inspection.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwash sink on cook line.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on prep table, employee removed at time of inspection.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler on cook line.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In kitchen.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 100ppm, employee remade tested 200 ppm Quaternary ammonia.
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.