Hook Fish & Chicken
Last inspected: Oct 17, 2025
90
Score
Hook Fish & Chicken has been inspected nine times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 17, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about seven violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food thawed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Among Deerfield Beach restaurants, the typical score is 83; Hook Fish & Chicken is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
90
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold like substance at front counter and in prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: Basic - Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold like substance at front counter and in prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. 1. Handle on reach in freezer in kitchen. 2. Walk in freezer door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. 1. Handle on reach in freezer in kitchen. 2. Walk in freezer door. **Warning** **Time Extended**
14-71-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Observed door gasket torn and missing in areas on center door at three door reach in cooler in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Observed door gasket torn and missing in areas on center door at three door reach in cooler in kitchen. **Warning** **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of three door reach-in-cooler in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: Basic - Standing water in bottom of three door reach-in-cooler in kitchen. **Warning** **Time Extended**
29-49-6
82
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Tilapia (54F), catfish (55F), conch (69F), conch (60F), and chicken liver (55F) in three door reach in cooler in kitchen, not prepared or portioned today. Foods moved to unit from walk in cooler less than three hours ago per operator. Center door on unit not closing, door gasket damaged. Operator moved foods to walk in cooler to quick chill to 41F or below. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed squeegee stored in hand sink basin in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold like substance at front counter and in prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercially packaged tilapia and salmon thawing at the triple sink in sealed reduced oxygen packaging. Operator opened packages. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Observed door gasket torn and missing in areas on center door at three door reach in cooler in kitchen. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of three door reach-in-cooler in kitchen. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. 1. Observed container of tilapia and snapper filets thawing in standing water. 2. Observed container of chicken livers thawing in standing water. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. 1. Handle on reach in freezer in kitchen. 2. Walk in freezer door. **Warning**
14-71-4
58
Aug 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Feb 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at fitting/splitter added to hose bib at mop sink in ware washing area.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Two new employees handling food or food utensils. Provided operator employee reporting agreement.
11-05-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at the front counter.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food wearing bracelet.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Broken handle on reach in freezer door in kitchen, exposed insulation. 2. Two door reach in cooler in the kitchen, torn door gaskets. 3. Walk in cooler door damaged.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in two door reach in cooler and three door reach in cooler in the kitchen.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Two door reach in cooler door gaskets in kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken flour, shrimp flour, and fish flour in storage bin near office, stored uncovered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing scallops and chicken in standing water at the triple sink in the ware wash area. Operator moved to refrigeration. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
43
Nov 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer floor
14-69-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink in kitchen leaking
29-08-4
90
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles soiled at front counter drink station. Employee started to clean and sanitize **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Stove top burners soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Vents soiled with accumulated dust. Observed on cook line
36-34-5
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at 3 door low top
14-36-5
70
Oct 17, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hook Fish & Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hook Fish & Chicken on file is from Oct 17, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hook Fish & Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food thawed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hook Fish & Chicken.
How does Hook Fish & Chicken compare to other restaurants in Deerfield Beach?
Hook Fish & Chicken most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Deerfield Beach average of 83.
Has Hook Fish & Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hook Fish & Chicken have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven 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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