Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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HOOK FISH & CHICKEN

5701 N AUSTRALIAN AVE · WEST PALM BEACH · Palm Beach County · FL 33407

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 15, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3493527
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8859812
DBPR license6000283

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedAugust 15, 2024 3:22 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedAugust 16, 2024 9:24 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & rodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#2High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. At Reach in Cooler at Cookline; Bottle containing medicine stored above chicken Discussed with operator who removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In Standing Glass Door Cooler in Kitchen; Raw chicken stored over raw shrimp. Discussed with operator Operator removed **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#4High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 20 rodent droppings in kitchen on floor in dry storage area under shelves. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#5Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink in kitchen contained wet towel Discussed with operator who then removed towel **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 1

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in kitchen on floor in dry storage area under shelves **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:04 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.