Hook and Eagle Tavern
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
86
Score
Across the available record, Hook and Eagle Tavern has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Feb 25, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
Looking across the full record, “commercially processed ready-to-eat” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
The city-wide average is 87, putting Hook and Eagle Tavern squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Underneath 3 compartment sink - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: **Time Extended**
29-18-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface. Sandwich station reach in cooler door gasket and 2 door under-counter door gasket is soiled with black like substance **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
86
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High 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. Establishment inform inspector that the dish washer machine wasn't properly sanitizing. Dish washer machine maintenance personnel had arrived while inspector conducting routine inspection. Talk to maintenance personnel for dish washer machine and he stated that dish washer machine needs a new pump and he has to go retrieve it from another location **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee bring back dirty dishes to the dish area. Then go past the hand wash sink. Back to the front and to serve customer without properly washing dishes hands. Manager had reeducate the employee to wash hands before going back to serve customer without properly there foods. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb connected to a black hose needs a vacuum breaker installed
29-34-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Inspector emailed the manager a copy of employee agreement. Manager printed out the paper and had employees signed **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dump water in the hand wash sink
31A-11-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Underneath 3 compartment sink
29-18-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath ice bin floor is soiled with black like substance bar area
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in freezer Observed box of all tcs foods are frozen food not stored 6 inches off the floor. Manager the box stored 6 inches off the floor **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface. Sandwich station reach in cooler door gasket and 2 door under-counter door gasket is soiled with black like substance **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
37
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed made in house tomatoes bisque mark for 8/30 store in walk in cooler. Manager discarded item stop sale
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Sandwich cooler cutting board is stained
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple cooler gaskets are soiled throughout establishment. Manager does have work order on new gaskets
23-03-4
Basic - Observe ice machine interior has some has a little black like substance
22-20-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed frozen commercial made products in boxes not stored 6 inches off the walk in freezer floor
08B-47-4
67
Apr 3, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open gallon of milk open on 4/1/25 not dated the day it was open. Operator label the milk **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in dishwasher area food items in sink. Operator remove food items from sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen raw tuna package not thawing under refrigeration or cold running water just thawing out of room temperature. Operator place frozen tuna in 3 compartment sink sink under running cold water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
78
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Observed in dry storage and on cook line food containers that has sugar and flower not labeled on the containers. Operator labeled both sugar and flower on the containers **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed outside walk in cooler entry door step is in poor repair. Door step is bent making cold air leaving the walk in cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Observed microwave in kitchen on cook line interior is soiled. Operator clean the interior of microwave **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
82
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Whole raw shell eggs stored over cooked meatloaf in outside reach in cooler unit, corrected
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1quart fresh garlic in oil, prepared on site
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepared on site fresh garlic in oil, tcs product in need or refrigeration, Found on shelf at grill station 80° see stop sale. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened milk not dat marked from Sunday 3-10-24: **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna on menu not identified as being served raw/undercooked. No consumer advisory on menu or posted, written copy of CA emailed to operator, printed and posted. Ahi tuna marked with astrick on menus while inspection was taking place. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Black plastic bowl used as scoop in bulk breading on front line.
14-01-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.glasses at bar inverted with mouth part of glass in direct contact to shelf in chest reach in cooler unit. **Corrected On-Site**
24-06-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Under 3 compartment sink and Dish Washing Machine drain.
29-18-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook at grill without any hair restrain5 in place.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors and walls under and behind equipment soiled.large amounts of trash /debris on floor of dry stock room.floor of walk in cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At back door entrance, broken floor tiles.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Opened case of bag in the box stored on floor, opened cases sugar and chips stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind hand wash sink broken tile and gap between wall and hand wash sink.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. 2 door reach in freezer unit in back room.
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar area ice bin, corrected **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Door seal gaskets on make tables soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Labels still attached to food storage containers on clean dish rack.
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single serve paper goods stored outside with exposure to elements from open wall areas.
25-05-4
26
Nov 14, 2023
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Debris and trash under equipment on front line, wall soiled thru location. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
36-01-4
95
Sep 15, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened milk, not known day opened on front line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: **Time Extended**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Cook Lamar no food safety training or Jaime . - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler unit currently maintaining at 50-52 ambient air from over night, see stop sale for items held over night. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Fees are current but new license not posted. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. No lid cup employee beverage stored over prep table. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Set of golf clubs stored in dry stock room with food items, corrected **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Debris and trash under equipment on front line, wall soiled thru location. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cooks line in need or labeling, clear liquid(water). - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
61
Sep 13, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook go from raw ground beef and only change gloves, corrected and re-educated, same cooks touched face with disposable paper towels after hand washing, returned to hand wash sink to rewash hands , re-educated and corrected action taken.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table 2 on grill side of cooks line SEE STOP SALE. Cold holding from over night Cooked corned beef/ approx 10# / 51° cold holding Cooked rice / approx 2# / 53° cold holding Cooked grits / approx 5# / 53° cold holding Cooked sausage / approx 5# / 51° cold holding Raw ground beef / approx 7# / 53° cold holding Cooked tomato base / approx 4# / 51° cold holding Fully cooked hot dogs/ approx 8# / 51-53° cold holding Cooked mushrooms / approx 1# / 51° cold holding Cooked corned beef and cheese/ approx 1.5 #/ 53° cold holding Sauerkraut / approx 2#/ 52° cold holding Rehydrated onions / approx 1#/ 52° cold holding Cooked red potatoes /approx 2#/ 52° cold holding Can. Bacon/ approx .5 #/ 53° cold holding Butter / 1#/ 53° cold holding **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stereo cans stored with food items in dry stock room.
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink on front line at bar no paper towels.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Lamarr without food safety training or signed employee agreement **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - 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. Cook Lamar no food safety training or Jaime .
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple liquid in spray bottle not labeled, corrected
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front line bar area, no hot water from hot faucet side.
27-16-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened milk, not known day opened on front line.
02C-03-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler unit currently maintaining at 50-52° ambient air from over night, see stop sale for items held over night.
14-74-7
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Fees are current but new license not posted.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. No lid cup employee beverage stored over prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Set of golf clubs stored in dry stock room with food items, corrected **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Debris and trash under equipment on front line, wall soiled thru location.
36-01-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. 3 reach in cooler / reach in freezer units stored outside in unsecured location without locks to secure.
08B-63-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cooks line in need or labeling, clear liquid(water).
02D-01-5
25
Nov 17, 2022
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on Reach in coolers are torn
14-11-5
90
Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Back splash tiles in kitchen are missing
36-51-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in kitchen and food storage areas are not smooth and easily cleanable
36-37-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in women's restrooms
32-12-5
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Refrigerated holding units on rear dock do not have over head protection
08B-63-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hook and Eagle Tavern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hook and Eagle Tavern on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hook and Eagle Tavern?
Across the inspection record, “commercially processed ready-to-eat” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hook and Eagle Tavern.
How does Hook and Eagle Tavern compare to other restaurants in Rockledge?
Hook and Eagle Tavern most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Rockledge average of 87.
Has Hook and Eagle Tavern's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Hook and Eagle Tavern have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hook and Eagle Tavern means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Hook and Eagle Tavern inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hook and Eagle Tavern is inspected around four times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants