HOOK FISH AND CHICKEN
624 N SR 19 · PALATKA · Putnam County · FL 32177
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
50-17-2High Priority – High – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 06/01/17 **Warning**
35A-02-5High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, or food storage area. Observed three to four flies in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken wings (74°F – Hot Holding) next to fry vats. Employee stated that the wings had been out approximately 45 min. Discussed using time as public health. Employee moved chicken to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Prep table: Observed two soft droppings on table across from fry vats. Front counter: Observed one soft dropping on floor next to drive thru window. Dish-wash/storage area: Observed approximately seven hard droppings under the food storage shelves and one soft dropping in corner next to hand wash sink. **Warning**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched pants and returned to using clean utensils without changing gloves. Discussed proper glove use. **Warning**
Intermediate 2
16-35-4Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 5
08B-45-4Basic – Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Box of okra on floor of walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Leak in ceiling next to drive thru window. **Warning**
10-12-4Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on top of ice machine. **Warning**
23-09-4Basic – Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Multiple reach-in cooler gaskets across from cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-31-5Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old unused equipment stored outside the rear exit door. (Fry-Vat). **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:35 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.