HOOK FISH & CHICKEN
5701 N AUSTRALIAN AVE · WEST PALM BEACH · Palm Beach County · FL 33407
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately: 20 droppings under reach in cooler by cook line and dry storage area. 10 under prep tables by three compartment sink in the kitchen 10 under fryer at cook line 20 in outside storage room near mop sink and walk-in freezer. Operator swept and disinfected area. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 4
22-22-4Intermediate – Encrusted material on can opener blade.
31A-02-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can, by three compartment sink. Handwash sink by soda dispenser blocked by food bowl inside the sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-04-5Intermediate – Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Raw Conch used in salad not disclosed on the menu. Operator identified the raw conch on the menu. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by soda dispenser. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 3
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Cases of chicken stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
14-70-4Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
23-09-4Basic – Soiled reach-in coolers gaskets with food debris throughout the entire restaurant.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:45 PM.
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.