Hook Fish & Chicken
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
95
Score
Hook Fish & Chicken has been inspected 10 times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 16, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.
Across the inspection history, “container with no handle used to dispense seasoning” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Hook Fish & Chicken's latest score of 95 sits above the Belle Glade average of 79. The record reflects steady performance over time.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler across from fryer has shelves with rust. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Same. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
95
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee handle pan with raw wings, put gloves then began to handle bottle with sauces; no hand wash. Advised employee to wash hands and clean and sanitize sauce bottle.
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing bleach not labeled. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Raw fish stored over clean jugs for juices. Employee fixed. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - Container with no handle used to dispense seasoning. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler across from fryer has shelves with rust. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
50
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of reach in cooler in disrepair and has exposed insulation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: Observed same **Time Extended**
14-36-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler across from fryer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: Observed same **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at threshold into kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: Observed same **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair reach in cooler gaskets across from fryer, walk-in in cooler door frame gaskets. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: Observed same **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup in containers on lemon pepper seasoning and complete seasoning. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: Observed same **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer next to breading storage, and chest freezer next to mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: Observed same **Time Extended**
14-69-4
74
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken (70F) introduced time operator time marked 10:30 -2:30pm **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee dried hands on soiled towel, reviewed hand washing and glove usage with operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-18-4
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled and in disrepair, metal stem detached from base. **Warning**
22-12-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler container of raw shrimp stored over ready to eat cooked chicken wings **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shrimp at cookline 75F introduced time operator time marked 10:30 -2:30pm **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Provided operator with hand out. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing clear toxic substance not labeled. Identified as bleach. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor, walk in cooler 2 cans of baked beans stored on floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at threshold into kitchen. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair reach in cooler gaskets across from fryer, walk-in in cooler door frame gaskets. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with long ponytail at cookline. Employee restrained hair. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cookline; employee cellphone on prep table at cookline. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup in containers on lemon pepper seasoning and complete seasoning. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler across from fryer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Interior of reach in cooler in disrepair and has exposed insulation. **Warning**
14-36-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer next to breading storage, and chest freezer next to mop sink. **Warning**
14-69-4
17
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
61
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
May 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At deep freezer near mop sink: Raw chicken liver stored in plastic bags tied with a knot, stored above French fries that are commercial packaged. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: At double door stainless steel freezer near walk in cooler: Raw chicken breast nuggets, stored above onion rings - both stored in boxes that are open. Operator stored properly. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed to operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: Same. **Admin Complaint**
11-07-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Operator stated that he will provide copies for employees to complete. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: Same. Operator provided a form to employee. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
70
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
29
Sep 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
86
May 1, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hook Fish & Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hook Fish & Chicken on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hook Fish & Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “container with no handle used to dispense seasoning” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hook Fish & Chicken.
How does Hook Fish & Chicken compare to other restaurants in Belle Glade?
Hook Fish & Chicken most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Belle Glade average of 79.
Has Hook Fish & Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hook Fish & Chicken have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hook Fish & Chicken 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 Fish & Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hook Fish & Chicken is inspected around three times per year on average.
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