Hook & Reel
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
90
Score
Public records show 13 inspections at Hook & Reel stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 10, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Among Pembroke Pines restaurants, the typical score is 79; Hook & Reel is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Denicco Penn 10-5-2020 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: Observed same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-10: Observed same. Operator scheduled test for 12th of February. Operator completed course as of 12/27/2025 **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
90
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Denicco Penn 10-5-2020 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: Observed same **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No color change strips or high temp hold thermometer for dish machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: Observed same **Time Extended**
16-62-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like buildup along baffle in ice machine bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: Observed same **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee on cook line wearing bracelet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: Employee wearing watch **Time Extended**
13-07-4
74
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cookline GLASSFRONT reach in cooler - boiled eggs (57F - Cold Holding); boiled potatoes (56F - Cold Holding); crab leg clusters (56F - Cold Holding); cooked crawfish (54F - Cold Holding); cooked mussels (56F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (52F - Cold Holding). Per manager none prepared or portioned today and put in unit at 11:30am for opening. All items removed to freezer to rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed online during inspection. Details now show license current. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Denicco Penn 10-5-2020 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No color change strips or high temp hold thermometer for dish machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-62-1
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At kitchen make line, boiled potatoes 97-104F at 1:20pm (heated cooling approximately 45 minutes) to 88-94F at 1:55pm. Based on times and temperatures taken, potatoes will not reach 70F in 2 hours. Employees moved potatoes to walk in cooler to more rapidly chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like buildup along baffle in ice machine bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup in bulk flour container at make line. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee closed beverage container on cutting board at kitchen left fliptop unit. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee on cook line wearing bracelet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean buspans in back prep area wet nesting on shelf. Manager inverted all. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wiping cloth under cutting board by service hand sink opposite make line. **Warning**
21-04-4
41
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun noodle at bar has mild like build up. Employee removed and cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink by end of cook line. Manager replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. No signed reporting agreements for new employees. Bulletin printed, read, and signed by employees during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee on cookline wearing bracelet. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Multiple containers of plastic cutlery in expo and service area not stored with handled presented upward. **Repeat Violation**
25-02-4
61
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: Observed at callback inspection same. Manager placed order on 1-13. **Time Extended**
16-62-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of sugar and salt at cookline cart not labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
86
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk in cooler, containers with raw pork and raw beef on shelf above case of raw potatoes. Manager moved all meats to bottom shelf for proper separation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cook line right fliptop unit, commercial cooked mussels (42-47F - Cold Holding), boiled eggs (50F - Cold Holding), milk (47F - Cold Holding); crab leg clusters (54F - Cold Holding). Per employee items not prepared or portioned today. All items brought from walk-in just before 12:00pm open. All items removed to walk in to rechill. Technician arrived to check unit during inspection. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**
16-62-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 1) Plastic cup in bulk container of flour at kitchen cook line. 2) Paper cup in container of sauce in walk in cooler. Manager removed both. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. **Warning**
16-01-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on cutting board at left kitchen fliptop unit. Employee removed phone. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee at cook line wearing bracelet. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Three knives between end of fliptop units and hot holding table. Employee removed knives. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Containers of plastic spoons and forks at cook line service window not stored handles up. Manager inverted all to properly store. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of sugar and salt at cookline cart not labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
47
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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. Boiled eggs, potatoes, and corn on cob at cookline missing time marks. Per manager using time block 12:00-3:00pm. Manager added time mark. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In employee restroom. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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. Florida Restaurant Lodging Association expired Dec. 2023.
53B-14-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 1) Plastic cup in container of dried shrimp in bottom of left fliptop unit. Employee removed cup. 2) Paper cup in container of mustard sauce in walk in cooler. Manager removed cup. 3) Plastic cup in bulk container of flour in kitchen. Manager removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bus pan in fat back prep area opposite triple sink not inverted. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between right fliptop unit and steam table. Manager removed knives. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoops in container of standing water by rice cooker at kitchen entrance.
10-07-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Tray with plastic cutlery on shelf at expo station not stored with all handled facing same direction.
25-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of flour by cook line not labeled. Manager added label. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
52
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 1. Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 2. Atosa reach in cooler shelves with rust that pitted the surface in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: Observed same **Time Extended**
14-17-4
95
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach crawling under paper towel dispenser above hand wash sink in cook line . Operator killed, Cleaned and sanitized area during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in cook line. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic ( metal cleaner) substance not labeled on bottom storage shelf in kitchen. Operator labeled metal cleaner and moved to chemical station. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in cook line. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - 1. Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 2. Atosa reach in cooler shelves with rust that pitted the surface in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense Rice , Cajun powder and salt in dry storage area. Operator removed bowls **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under reach in cooler in cook line. 1 dead roach on floor in dry storage room. Operator cleaned and sanitized area during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of plastic bottled water stored on floor next to bar in dining room. Operator elevated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-47-4
52
Aug 10, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor next to glass front cooler in cook line. 1 live roach on floor under shelf in dry storage area , left end of cook line. 2 live roaches on floor in front of chest freezer in cook line. 2 live roaches on wall in prep station. 4 live roaches on shelf under prep table in prep station. 1 live roach on top of dish machine in ware washing area. 2 live roaches inside hand washing sink in ware washing area. 1 live roach inside prep sink in prep station next to walk in cooler. 3 live roaches behind chest freezer in cook line. Manager killed some roaches during inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: 1 live roach on dining room table. 1 live roach on wall in ware washing area. 1 live roach in wall behind prep table in prep station. Operator, killed, cleaned and sanitized area during inspection. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead roaches on floor under hand washing sink in cook line. 1 dead roach on top empty rolling cart next to hand wash sink in cook line. 1 dead roach on floor under soda rack in dry storage area. 1 dead roach on floor under wok station in cook line. 1 dead roach on floor under stove in cook line. 5 dead roaches on floor under table in ware washing area. 1 dead roach inside hand washing sink in ware washing area. 6 dead roaches on floor under shelf in expo line. 1 dead roach on floor under table in cook line. 3 dead roaches on floor in dry storage room next to beer cooler. Manager removed , cleaned and sanitized some areas during inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: 5 dead roaches in dining room. 15 dead roaches behind reach in cooler screened motor compartment in expo line. Approximately 25 dead roaches inside light shields in kitchen and ware washing area. **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Glass front Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: Observed sme **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: Observed same **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters next above fryers soiled with accumulation of dust in cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: Observed same **Time Extended**
23-03-4
64
Aug 9, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor next to glass front cooler in cook line. 1 live roach on floor under shelf in dry storage area , left end of cook line. 2 live roaches on floor in front of chest freezer in cook line. 2 live roaches on wall in prep station. 4 live roaches on shelf under prep table in prep station. 1 live roach on top of dish machine in ware washing area. 2 live roaches inside hand washing sink in ware washing area. 1 live roach inside prep sink in prep station next to walk in cooler. 3 live roaches behind chest freezer in cook line. Manager killed some roaches during inspection. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance (sanitizer)not labeled. Operator labelled sanitizer on bottle in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense flour in cook line. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing in expo line in cook line. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead roaches on floor under hand washing sink in cook line. 1 dead roach on top empty rolling cart next to hand wash sink in cook line. 1 dead roach on floor under soda rack in dry storage area. 1 dead roach on floor under wok station in cook line. 1 dead roach on floor under stove in cook line. 5 dead roaches on floor under table in ware washing area. 1 dead roach inside hand washing sink in ware washing area. 6 dead roaches on floor under shelf in expo line. 1 dead roach on floor under table in cook line. 3 dead roaches on floor in dry storage room next to beer cooler. Manager removed , cleaned and sanitized some areas during inspection. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind alcohol mix drinks cooler in bar. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Glass front Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in cook line. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters next above fryers soiled with accumulation of dust in cook line. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in glass front cooler above food to be served to customers in cook line. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
47
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
67
Nov 3, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fry station ; chicken wings (41-50F - Cold Holding) , per operator food held less than 4 hours, observed food stored above the rim line. Employee moved food out of temperature and stored inside WIC for a quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Clams and mussels
01C-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area, employee provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 00ppm) employee made new solution, (chlorine sanitizer at 100 ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Employee cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee working on cook line removed watch. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. WIF- 3 trays of food stored on floor, operator placed on shelves. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hook & Reel last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hook & Reel on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains 13 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 five times, more than any other issue at Hook & Reel.
How does Hook & Reel compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?
Hook & Reel most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.
Has Hook & Reel's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hook & Reel have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hook & Reel 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 & Reel inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hook & Reel is inspected around four times per year on average.
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