Hook Fish & Chicken
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
43
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Hook Fish & Chicken stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 29, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about seven violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Compared to other Sunrise restaurants (averaging 78), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
43
Oct 30, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach-in cooler at front counter, coleslaw (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator item was not prepared or portioned today. Item has been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. Observed conch balls (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator item was not prepared or portioned today. Item has been out of temperature for more than four hours. Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed in kitchen rice (98-202F @ 2:48- Reheating since 10:00am). see stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach-in cooler at front counter, coleslaw (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator item was not prepared or portioned today. Item has been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. Observed conch balls (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator item was not prepared or portioned today. Item has been out of temperature for more than four hours. see stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed in kitchen rice (98-202F @ 2:48- Reheating since 10:00am). **Warning**
03E-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on preparation table across from frying station wings (88F - Hot Holding). Per operator item has been out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator advised to hold items on time as a public health control for safety. Form sent to operator. **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottles containing degreaser above hand wash sink in kitchen. PIC labeled bottles. **Warning**
41-17-4
50
Jul 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed in padela reach in freezer raw Philly chicken and steak over onion rings not all commercially packaged. Operator placed items on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp (49-56F - Cold Holding) in flour on fry station. Per operator held less than 1 hour. Operator move to cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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 in glass reach in cooler.per operator made 2 days ago.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container in flour container and seasoned salt Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Lowboy cooler at frying station food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fried okra on walk-in freezer floor. Operator elevated **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in flour container the scoop handle in contact with flour. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed shrimp and grouper cat fish nuggets in walk in cooler. Operator covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of flour removed from original container not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
50
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by three compartment sink
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic degreaser substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense lemon pepper,rice ,season salt. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in padela reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle in contact with flour. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer chlorine 0 Ppm . Operator added chlorine rechecked 50 Ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on flat top griddle In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature of 92F
10-07-4
61
Aug 12, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license 12-01-2021. Operator renewed license at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
50-17-2
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed open box of beef stored over ready to eat mac and cheese bites in reach in freezer next to fry station. Operator moved beef to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
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, cheesecake, and coleslaw in reach in cooler at front counter. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and posted current license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water 88°F in a pitcher on prep table in kitchen next to rice maker. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hook Fish & Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hook Fish & Chicken on file is from Jan 29, 2026. 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 cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hook Fish & Chicken.
How does Hook Fish & Chicken compare to other restaurants in Sunrise?
Hook Fish & Chicken most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Sunrise average of 78.
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 seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Hook Fish & 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 & 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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