Hook Fish and Chicken
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
52
Score
Across the available record, Hook Fish and Chicken has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Hook Fish and Chicken was last inspected on Mar 11, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around nine violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited nine times.
By comparison, the average Miami Gardens facility scores 80, putting Hook Fish and Chicken on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout for the vomit and diarrhea. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep table in the kitchen: can opener blade soiled. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sinks: In front of the cookline and by the three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sinks: In front of the cookline and by the three compartment sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Drive thru window area: crate with ketchup packets stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the front counter and walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In front of the cookline and by the three compartment sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan covers soiled. Most reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walk in cooler .
36-27-5
52
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
7 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slushy nozzles with mold like substance.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing and rinsing wet cloth in the front kitchen handwashing sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cakes and conch salads prepared 5 days ago with no date label. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles on reach in freezer . **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In the prep area.
36-36-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In the back prep area. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the back handwashing sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in fliptop reach in cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By the 3 compartment sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observe the walk-in freezer floor soiled.
36-10-4
30
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by the mop sink and 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: Observed wall soiled by the mop sink. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed flip top reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: Observed flip top reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles with water damage in the whole establishment and bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: Observed multiple ceiling tiles with water damage in the whole establishment and bathroom. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
86
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bottle (Chlorine 200+ppm) used for wiping down dining tables, operator remade Sanitizer Bottle (Chlorine 50ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed exterior of seasoning containers soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the fryers. Operator placed new roll. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By the fryers.
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. By the warewashing area.
36-36-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
14-38-4
Basic - Observed reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues by the front counter. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by the mop sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed seasoning in containers by the dry storage area with no name label. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
43
May 21, 2024
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent with rust throughout the preparation area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Observed ceiling vent with rust throughout the preparation area. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves in the preparation area soiled. Observed gaskets soiled in the kitchen reach in cooler. Observed clean gloves stored in a dirty container at the front reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Observed shelves in the preparation area soiled. Observed gaskets soiled in the kitchen reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by the 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Observed wall soiled by the 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
78
May 20, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken thighs over raw snapper stored in the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed juice and slushy spouts with mold like substance. Observed flour containers in the preparation area soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed conch salad and coleslaw stored at the front counter with no date marking, as per operator made 2 days ago. Observed fish, shrimp, tilapia, and conch stored in the reach in cooler, as per operator prepared and placed on the line 2 days ago.
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in freezer door handle in the kitchen soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent with rust throughout the preparation area.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves in the preparation area soiled. Observed gaskets soiled in the kitchen reach in cooler. Observed clean gloves stored in a dirty container at the front reach in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Observed scoop with handle touching the white flour and yellow flour in the white containers in the preparation room.
14-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by the 3 compartment sink.
36-27-5
47
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
22
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled in the kitchen, hood filters under the fryers are soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled in the kitchen, hood filters under the fryers are soiled. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled in the kitchen, hood filters under the fryers are soiled. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled in the kitchen, hood filters under the fryers are soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed seating restaurant establishment removed two handwashing sinks from food preparation areas, added a new walk in freezer at kitchen area and removed cookline equipment which is currently used as a dry storage/prep area. Observed no revised plans submitted under ownership (HOOK'S FISH AND CHICKEN 3 INC). - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: As per plan review old plans were approved due to operator submitted the wrong plans. Due to wrong information by the operator. Operator agreed to resubmit the correct floor plan. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: Observed same plans approved from 12/20/23. Operator showed proof of new plans submitted to plan reviewer, due to miscommunication where not approved. New plan reviewer will be over looking plans. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed lemon pepper and seasoning salt containers with no label. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: Observed lemon pepper and seasoning salt containers with no label. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: Observed lemon pepper and seasoning salt containers with no label. **Time Extended**
02D-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled in the kitchen, hood filters under the fryers are soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled in the kitchen, hood filters under the fryers are soiled. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled in the kitchen, hood filters under the fryers are soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Dec 21, 2023
Routine - Food
7 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 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. Observed sliced dessert cakes received and portion from the previous days with no date marking. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: Observed sliced dessert cakes received and portion from the previous days with no date marking. **Time Extended**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. As per plans from previous ownership for restaurant establishment, hand wash sinks were removed from front food preparation area and between prep sink and three compartment sink, near walk in cooler. Observed no revised plans for ownership under (HOOK'S FISH AND CHICKEN 3 INC). - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: As per plans from previous ownership for restaurant establishment, hand wash sinks were removed from front food preparation area and between prep sink and three compartment sink, near walk in cooler. Observed no revised plans for ownership under (HOOK'S FISH AND CHICKEN 3 INC). **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed seating restaurant establishment removed two handwashing sinks from food preparation areas, added a new walk in freezer at kitchen area and removed cookline equipment which is currently used as a dry storage/prep area. Observed no revised plans submitted under ownership (HOOK'S FISH AND CHICKEN 3 INC). - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: As per plan review old plans were approved due to operator submitted the wrong plans. Due to wrong information by the operator. Operator agreed to resubmit the correct floor plan. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Observed no chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: Observed no chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Observed no paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the back hand sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: Observed no paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the back hand sink. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed lemon pepper and seasoning salt containers with no label. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: Observed lemon pepper and seasoning salt containers with no label. **Time Extended**
02D-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 6 cases of fries by the fryers stored on the floor, cases of raw chicken and raw tilapia stored on the floor by the walk in freezer. Operator placed them inside the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: Observed 2 cases of fries by the fryers stored on the floor. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled in the kitchen, hood filters under the fryers are soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled in the kitchen, hood filters under the fryers are soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
45
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 9 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (76-96F - Hot Holding)held at room temperature in the kitchen on a cart, as per chef cooked at 1:30pm. Asked operator to reheat containers to 165F or above. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. As per plans from previous ownership for restaurant establishment, hand wash sinks were removed from front food preparation area and between prep sink and three compartment sink, near walk in cooler. Observed no revised plans for ownership under (HOOK'S FISH AND CHICKEN 3 INC).
31A-04-4
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. Observed sliced dessert cakes received and portion from the previous days with no date marking.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled in the back prep area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed seating restaurant establishment removed two handwashing sinks from food preparation areas, added a new walk in freezer at kitchen area and removed cookline equipment which is currently used as a dry storage/prep area. Observed no revised plans submitted under ownership (HOOK'S FISH AND CHICKEN 3 INC).
51-16-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Observed no chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Observed no paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the back hand sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Observed no soap provided at handwash sink in the back hand sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed lemon pepper and seasoning salt containers with no label.
02D-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 6 cases of fries by the fryers stored on the floor, cases of raw chicken and raw tilapia stored on the floor by the walk in freezer. Operator placed them inside the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled in the kitchen, hood filters under the fryers are soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Observed cardboard used to line food-contact shelves on the counter in the kitchen and in the dry storage room by 3 compartment sink.
14-05-4
Basic - Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Observed standing water on the floor of walk-in-cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed conch and raw chicken in standing water thawing in the back 2 compartment sink. operator turned on water to keep running while thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
26
Oct 12, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hook Fish and Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hook Fish and Chicken on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hook Fish and Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Hook Fish and Chicken.
How does Hook Fish and Chicken compare to other restaurants in Miami Gardens?
Hook Fish and Chicken most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Gardens average of 80.
Has Hook Fish and Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hook Fish and Chicken have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Hook Fish and Chicken means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Hook Fish and Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hook Fish and Chicken is inspected around four times per year on average.
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