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HOOKY ENTERTAINMENT DELRAY

14775 LYONS RD, Delray Beach FL 33446 · 561-865-9487

Last inspected May 20, 2026 · 16 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats168
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6021085
Grade history
MAR 25
JUN 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found Observed 8 small flying insects flying sound at bar area. Observed 2 small flying insects flying sound in kitchen landing on soda boxes. Observed 1 small flying insect flying around at concession stand.
High priority/35A-02-7/Admin Complaint
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Disciplinary actions

3 cases · $1,080

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2025004082Nov 12, 2024Jul 1, 2025$480
2--2024054382Sep 16, 2024Feb 13, 2025$400
2--2018052120Oct 2, 2018Nov 28, 2018$200

Inspection history

16 visits, newest first

May 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 25, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 24, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed 8 small flying insects flying sound at bar area. Observed 2 small flying insects flying sound in kitchen landing on soda boxes. Observed 1 small flying insect flying around at concession stand.
High priority/35A-02-7/Admin Complaint/Return visit Mar 24, 2026 · 12 small flying insects flying around at bar area . Admin Complaint
Mar 23, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed 8 small flying insects flying sound at bar area. Observed 2 small flying insects flying sound in kitchen landing on soda boxes. Observed 1 small flying insect flying around at concession stand.
High priority/35A-02-7/Admin Complaint
Equipment in poor repair. Observed a wobbly table at dining area. Operator put in work order.
Basic/14-11-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris at cook line behind stove.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Feb 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Pizza station; cheese (43F-45F); chopped chicken (43-47F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than four hours. Observed products stacked past the fill line. Operator removed
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris on floor at concession stand. Employee swept.
Basic/36-73-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to food after cleaning at ware washing area.
Basic/16-46-4/Warning
Aug 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzles soiled with mold-like substance. Operator removed and cleaned.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen across from cook line. Operator provided paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Jun 27, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. #1 observed cooked onions (59F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit more than four hours. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. #1 observed cooked onions (59F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit more than four hours. See stop sale. #2 observed corn (58F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than four hours. Operator chose to discard.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Intermediate/11-07-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzles at front counter soiled with slime and or food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris at popcorn station. Operator swept floor.
Basic/36-73-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at Flip top cooler #1; hummus (67F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than 4 hours. Operator moved food to walk in cooler to quick chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris and grease inside of pop corn machine.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment at cook line. Operator removed.
Basic/10-17-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in front of hot dog holding unit.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Jan 16, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Southwest rolls containing cooked chicken date marked 1.7.25 in unit across grill. Roasted salsa in walk in cooler date marked 1.6.25
High priority/01B-24-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Cooked and portioned chicken in walk in cooler has no date mark and manager unable to confirm the date prepared.
High priority/01B-17-5
Food-contact surface glass walls inside popcorn machine soiled with food debris and oil
Intermediate/22-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in expo line. Operator provided.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment at cook line. Operator removed knifes.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield missing in front of walk in cooler.
Basic/38-07-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Glass Door on popcorn machine soiled. Doors on beer cooler, doors on cabinets marked bar items and fruit knifes soiled. Front of hot dog hot holding equipment corroded and soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength 0ppm at cook line. Cook set up fresh solution at 75ppm.
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 12, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live small flying insects at concession stand soda gun. Operator started to remove clean and sanitize. Observed 3 live small flying insects bar soda gun. Operator started to remove clean and sanitize.
High priority/35A-02-6/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked sausage date marked 10-17. Cut tomorrow date marked 10-30 in 1 door flip top pizza station. Cooked chicken date marked 11-4,cut cabbage date marked 10-30 in walk in cooler. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-24-5/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. drawers under flat top: cooked chicken tacos (49F); shredded cheese (53F); sliced cheese (47F); raw burger (47F); raw chicken (47F). Per operator items have been in unit for 6 hours. Monitored unit for 30 minutes with no changes in temperature. Items not prepared or portioned today
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. drawers under flat top: cooked chicken tacos (49F); shredded cheese (53F); sliced cheese (47F); raw burger (47F); raw chicken (47F). Per operator items have been in unit for 6 hours. Monitored unit for 30 minutes with no changes in temperature. Items not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line, concession stand hand wash sinks. Operator provided
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Ceiling tile missing. Observed outside of walk in cooler
Basic/36-36-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Sep 17, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing. Observed outside of walk in cooler/ice machine area
Basic/36-36-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Sep 17, 2024 · Next unannounced Time Extended
Sep 16, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation

Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 live small flying insects hovering in ware washing area Observed 4 live small flying insects landing on wall next to beer taps at concession stand Observed 3 live small flying insects landing on holster at soda gun at concession stand Observed approximately 10 live small flying insects hovering and landing at soda gun, liquor bottles at bar area
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. middle flip top: salsa (47F); cooked beans (49F); cut tomatoes (50F); cooked peppers (50F); sour cream (51F). Items being held in unit longer than 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. drawers under flat top: cooked chicken tacos (48F); shredded cheese (50F); cooked chicken (46F-48F); sliced cheese (47F). Per operator items stored in unit over night. Items not prepared or portioned today.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. middle flip top: salsa (47F); cooked beans (49F); cut tomatoes (50F); cooked peppers (50F); sour cream (51F). Items being held in unit longer than 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale drawers under flat top: cooked chicken tacos (48F); shredded cheese (50F); cooked chicken (46F-48F); sliced cheese (47F). Per operator items stored in unit over night. Items not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line hand wash sink
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at prep area hand wash sink
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
Ceiling tile missing. Observed outside of walk in cooler/ice machine area
Basic/36-36-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Interior of oven has accumulation of grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at middle cook line flip top
Basic/29-49-6/Warning
Aug 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Operator removed and discarded
High priority/41-24-4/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink with hose attached
High priority/29-34-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Operator moved to ware washing area
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at prep area hand wash sink. Operator provided roll
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling tile missing. Observed in ice machine area
Basic/36-36-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed throughout
Basic/14-09-4
Equipment in poor repair. Multiple not in use coolers not maintained in good repair
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. Tubes of raw beef stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator moved to shelf
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed next to walk in cooler
Basic/38-07-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at right side cook line flip top.
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation
Feb 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Hard boiled eggs date marked 1-15, garlic sauce containing fresh garlic date marked 2-5. Alfredo sauce date marked 2-2. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-24-5
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Ice scoops stored in keg cooler area hand wash sink. Operator removed
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at middle flip top cooler
Basic/29-49-6
Sep 11, 2023Inspection 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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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4

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.