HOOK FISH AND CHICKEN
624 N SR 19 · PALATKA · Putnam County · FL 32177
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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
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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.