HOOKS FISH & CHICKEN
2600 N SR 7 · LAUDERDALE LAKES · Broward County · FL 33313
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-02-5High Priority – 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. Observed in front counter dessert case – commercially bought cheese cake (45F – Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. Items were held in cooler over night exceeding 6 hours. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1.Observed in front counter dessert case – commercially bought cheese cake (45F – Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. Items were held in cooler over night exceeding 6 hours. See stop sale. 2. Glass cooler – Cole slaw (44F – Cold Holding). Per operator items were prepared less than 2 hours ago. Advised operator to place item in freezer to quick chill. Operator placed items in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 4
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in rest room . Operator provided during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
05-06-4Intermediate – Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
Basic 6
32-12-6Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Shared restroom missing a covered receptacle. **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager provided employees with hats. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer door frame torn. **Warning**
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top ice bin. Operator removed , wash rinsed and sanitized scoop and stored in food grade container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at cook line , flip top surface is soiled with food debris. **Warning**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at cook line , low boy reach in cooler shelves rusted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 8:41 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.