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Hook Fish and Chicken

1001 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
American
Last inspected: Sep 15, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk

Hook Fish and Chicken has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Sep 15, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

The city-wide average sits at 79, which Hook Fish and Chicken's 61 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 15, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At three compartment sink - raw fish in standing water- operator removed and placed in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
95
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw conch salad above cake . Operator placed raw conch salad on lower shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Can opener surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Operator washed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observe employee bag on top of soda box.
40-01-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observe at low boy refrigerator at cook line.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observe one employee without hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observe by walking refrigerator
36-17-5
64
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe shell eggs above cookies in walk-in refrigerator. Operator placed on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Observe shrimp labled 12:15-3:15 . Operator stated that the shrimp were 3:00-7:00 **Corrected On-Site**
03F-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observe at 0ppm. Operator correct to 100ppm
21-07-4
70
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observe raw chicken above raw fish in walk-in refrigerator. Operator moved raw chicken to others shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observe time mark 2 weeks old.
03F-02-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observe broken tile with hole in floor by walk-in refrigerator.
36-17-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observe employee bags , phones stored in Citrus juicer. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observe fish defrosting in standing water. Operator placed in refrigerator. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
64
Aug 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1) observe raw shelled eggs above cookies . Operator placed raw shelled eggs on lower shelf. 2). Observe raw fish above barbecue sauce. Observe place barbecue sauce on top shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observe time mark 3 weeks old. Operator labeled all food 11-3 **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ CFM showed up during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
61

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 Sep 15, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hook Fish and Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hook Fish and Chicken.

How does Hook Fish and Chicken compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?

Hook Fish and Chicken most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.

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 three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hook Fish and Chicken means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Hook Fish and Chicken inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hook Fish and Chicken is inspected around three times per year on average.

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