HOOK & REEL CAJUN SEAFOOD & BAR
7562 W COMMERCIAL BLVD · LAUDERHILL · Broward County · FL 33319
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-41-4High Priority – 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. Observed dishwasher chlorine 0 Ppm sanitizer was empty operator replaced rechecked 100 Ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw clams over cucumbers in Atosa 2 door glass reach in cooler . Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over sour cabbage in flip top cooler on cook line. Operator inverted items **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-04-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed catfish in flip top cooler. Per operator less than 1 hour. Operator placed in walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar **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. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink at bar **Warning**
01C-01-4Intermediate – No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. **Warning**
Basic 8
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed plastic open plastic water bottle and coffee cup on clean dish rack on cook line . Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed make table ambient temperature 68F. Unit not working. Operator had placed items in walk-in cooler prior to inspection. Operator placed call to technician. Advices operator to place items on ice unit is fixed.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed plastic frying oil container and plastic vinegar bottle on cook line. Observed boxes of beef and French fries stored on walk-in freezer floor **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 2 knives between make table and prep table on cook line. Observed 1 knife between 2 make tables on cook line **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on front counter has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed sliced pork 36F and beef tripe 38F sitting on prep sink at room temperature. Operator moved to walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food cornstarch removed from original container not identified by common name. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 2:19 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.