HOOK FISH & CHICKEN
244 W HILLSBORO BLVD · DEERFIELD BEACH · Broward County · FL 33441
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 1
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at fitting/splitter added to hose bib at mop sink in ware washing area.
Intermediate 3
11-05-4Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Two new employees handling food or food utensils. Provided operator employee reporting agreement.
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
Basic 8
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at the front counter.
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food wearing bracelet.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. 1. Broken handle on reach in freezer door in kitchen, exposed insulation. 2. Two door reach in cooler in the kitchen, torn door gaskets. 3. Walk in cooler door damaged.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in two door reach in cooler and three door reach in cooler in the kitchen.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Two door reach in cooler door gaskets in kitchen.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Chicken flour, shrimp flour, and fish flour in storage bin near office, stored uncovered.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing scallops and chicken in standing water at the triple sink in the ware wash area. Operator moved to refrigeration. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 4:20 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.