HURRICANE HANKS/HURRICANE LIQUORS
5346 GULF DR, Holmes Beach FL 34217 · 604.313.4050
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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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. Observed on their cook line: Artichoke Heart (67F - Cold Holding) Operator stated they had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator chose to dispose of them.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2016051687 | Oct 26, 2016 | Dec 7, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed an employee wash their hands without soap or hot water. Operator had them rewash their hands.
Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed an employee wash their hands without soap or hot water. Operator had them rewash their hands.
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed a container of raw fish stored on top of beer kegs. Operator moved the fish.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over a bag of cut mangos. Operator moved the fish.
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed commercially vacuum packaged grouper not removed from its packaging before thawed. Operator disposed of the product willingly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on their cook line: Artichoke Heart (67F - Cold Holding) Operator stated they had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator chose to dispose of them.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed their dish machine with heavy debris buildup.
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. See stop sale. Observed commercially vacuum packaged grouper not removed from its packaging before thawed. Operator disposed of the product willingly.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all their make table cutting boards heavily grooved.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items stored on/above the cook oven and above their soda boxes. Operator removed the items.
Dec 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee start to work on cook line without washing her hands. Educated employee on hand washing.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.. Observed handwashing sink on cook line with dishes in it. Operator removed dishes.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on cook line make station with groves and cut marks.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of chicken on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Operator moved chicken to shelf.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed tongs.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket at 0ppm. Operator changed chlorine sanitizer. Chlorine sanitizer now at 100ppm.
Aug 21, 2025Inspection 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun in bar area with build-up of soil. Operator cleaned soda gun.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents through out kitchen with a build up of soil and dust.
Stored food not covered. Observed wonton s and tortilla chips on shelf in kitchen next to salad station uncovered. Operator covered wontons and tortilla chips.
Mar 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all ceiling vents in kitchen area solid with excess grease and dust.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding separated from wall in dish area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on clear containers stacked on table under slicer. Operator removed containers to dry properly.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing and broken floor tile at entrance to the walk-in.
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed temperature/pressure gage working.
Aug 9, 2024Inspection 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over baked potatoes in walk-in cooler on speed rack. Operator moved potatoes to different shelf.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed non working paper towel dispenser. Operator replaced batteries.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.Observed employees cell phone on food prep surface on cook line. Employee removed cell phone.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee in food prep area with bracelet. Employee removed bracelet.
May 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 27, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line salad make table: Sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding). Observed on the wing toss station: Lobster mash (50F - Cold Holding) Operator stated they had been there for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed items in a reach in cooler.
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. Observed no signed agreements. Emailed operator a copy and he printed them out and had employees sign.
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. Observed no proof of training for: Anthony P, Marianne R
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed an uncovered waste receptacle in the shared employee restroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple drinks on prep tables throughout the kitchen. Operator removed drinks.
Nov 16, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 9, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 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. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer reading 00ppm. Owner called the technician and set up a sanitizer bay in the three compartment sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Par cooked bacon 94F stored at room temperature on the cook line. Owner stated the bacon had been in hot holding for approximately 1 hour. Employee fully cooked the bacon 155F.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading +200ppm chlorine. Owner replaced the sanitizer new reading 100ppm.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Owner labeled bottle.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing at room temperature in the three compartment sink. Employee placed the chicken under running water.
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