HOOKS FRESH EATS SEAFOOD & CHICKEN
1800 45 ST #1, Mangonia Park FL 33407 · 561-355-5052
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach crawling on wall behind reach in freezer at cook line. 1 live roach crawling up the wall under front counter where slushy machine sits.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025045119 | May 20, 2025 | Jul 30, 2025 | $600 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw fish while placing to cook and then handled cooked chicken, clean utensils and unwrapped single service takeout containers to package food for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
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. At reach in freezer; opened bag of raw chicken stored over storage container of raw fish. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food (cooked chicken/cooked shrimps/cooked potato fries) identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control (TPHC) has no time marking. Operator stated held less than 4 hours, applied appropriate time marking.
Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Establishment advertising Catfish on menu but is substituting/serving Swai in place/instead of/as Catfish unbeknownst to the customer. Advised Operator Swai cannot be sold/served as/substituted for Catfish.
Jan 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food (raw fish) to ready-to-eat food (cooked potato fries, cooked chicken) without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Display cooler; conch salad (45F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler less than 2 hours, moved to walk-in cooler.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At display cooler; cheesecake (46F - Ambient Cooling 11:45/46F 12:15). Operator stated cheesecake cut/portioned at 10:30, at this rate will not reach 41F within 4 hours, moved to walk-in cooler to facilitate faster cooling.
Standing water in bottom of front counter display reach-in-cooler. Advised Operator to repair.
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated grease and dust. On the cook line, the vent and surrounding tiles are soiled with grease and dust.
Equipment in poor repair. Broken/partially missing door handle on the cook line reach in cooler.
May 21, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 10 live flies flying around at mop sink area with 4 landing on mop stick. Approximately 6 live flies flying between prep tables where, 4 flies landed on shelf of prep table, bag of bread crumbs and bag with single service sauce cups. Approximately 2 flies flying over bin at dish washing area. Approximately 2 flies flying over trash can in kitchen. 1 fly flying around at front counter beverage area.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach crawling on wall behind reach in freezer at cook line. 1 live roach crawling up the wall under front counter where slushy machine sits.
Dead roaches on premises. 7 dead roaches under front counter where slushy machine sits.
May 20, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
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 switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed chef handle raw shrimp to bread then handled clean fryer basket and handled cooked wings from a container filled with cooked wings; no glove change no hand wash. Chef dumped wings out to fry and employee washed hands and cleaned and sanitized fryer basket handles.
Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 10 live flies flying around at mop sink area with 4 landing on mop stick. Approximately 6 live flies flying between prep tables where, 4 flies landed on shelf of prep table, bag of bread crumbs and bag with single service sauce cups. Approximately 2 flies flying over bin at dish washing area. Approximately 2 flies flying over trash can in kitchen. 1 fly flying around at front counter beverage area.
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. At walk in cooler: Raw conch in conch salad stored over bottles of water and jugs of juices. Operator stored properly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken breast stored over raw fish in walk in cooler. Operator corrected.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach crawling on wall behind reach in freezer at cook line. 1 live roach crawling up the wall under front counter where slushy machine sits.
Dead roaches on premises. 7 dead roaches under front counter where slushy machine sits.
Dec 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. In Kitchen;Employee handled raw fish then changed gloves and handled potato fries without washing hands. Advised employee who washed hands
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Walk-in Cooler; Raw shell eggs stored above bottled water Advised operator who fixed
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Walk-in Cooler; Raw portioned chicken stored above raw fish Operator fixed
Sep 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 3, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. At Cookline; Employee handled raw meat then changed gloves and handled clean utensil without washing hands. Discussed with operator Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. At Showcase; Raw conch salad. No proof of parasite destruction. Food should be cooked to 145F. Discussed with operator
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At Reach-in Cooler; raw fish (49F - Cooling)since 9:00am at 2:09pm Food did not cool back to 41F or lower within four hours after being prepped from cold. Food was held in large overfilled container Discussed with operator Operator discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At Reach-in Cooler; raw fish (49F - Cooling)since 9:00am at 2:09pm Food did not cool back to 41F or lower within four hours after being prepped from cold. Food was held in large overfilled container Discussed with operator Operator discarded See Stop sale
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At Front Counter; Several bottles with chemical stored beside single use items. Educated operator who removed
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Several pans of fried chicken observed with time mark in place but no written plan Emailed Time is of Public Health Control Form to operator who printed and completed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At front counter; spray bottle containing chemical unlabeled. Educated operator who labeled.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At Walk-in Freezer; ice buildup
Feb 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Jan 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook put on gloves to start cooking prior to washing hands. Explained and he properly put on gloves.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken nuggets over whole mushrooms in upright freezer on cook line, manager rearranged.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Based on plans approved in 2022 hand sink from front counter removed and hand sink from ware washing ( near three compartment sink ) area removed and installed on other side of the wall on cook line.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Aug 23, 2023Inspection 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...employee bathroom.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in at unisex bathroom.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength....00 ppm. Employee added chlorine chlorine in the water at 100 ppm.
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.