Hook & Reel

7480 W Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32818

Seafood

Last inspected: Aug 8, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Hook & Reel, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 8, 2024. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around nine violations to closer to six violations per visit over the last few inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

By comparison, the average Orlando facility scores 79, putting Hook & Reel on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 8, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to walk-in cooler manager added paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan in sink at bar. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in calamari. Manager removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

14-01-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on refrigerator on cook line

14-11-5

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. From condenser to floor area

14-69-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Around triple sinks

36-27-5

Jan 4, 2024

Complaint Full

7 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In broccoli, manager removed **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.ice machine

23-24-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Fill holes around chase line in dry storage area.

36-32-5

Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Oil. Staff picked up. **Corrected On-Site**

24-26-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks

13-03-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between make table and prep table. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in walk-in cooler

23-03-4

Sep 21, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 11 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

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

Mar 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine at bar tested 0ppm.

22-41-4

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. Provided operator with form.Form must be filled out by each individual employee and Kept on file in facility. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used in bulk containers. **Repeat Violation**

14-01-5

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch. **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bulk seasoning. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Forks and spoons on server station. **Corrected On-Site**

25-02-4

Oct 20, 2022

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 12 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hook & Reel last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hook & Reel on file is from Aug 8, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hook & Reel?

Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hook & Reel.

How does Hook & Reel compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Hook & Reel most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Hook & Reel's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hook & Reel have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hook & Reel 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 & Reel inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hook & Reel is inspected around three times per year on average.

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