Hooks Catch
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Hooks Catch eight times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 26, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food”, showing up four times.
Restaurants in North Fort Myers average 89, so Hooks Catch trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed order and pick up windows left open after food service. **Repeat Violation**
35B-14-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed open bag of carrots on floor in reach in cooler. Operator put bag of carrots on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink by Office.
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
32-17-4
74
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic to go cup with no handle used as a scoop in chicken gizzards. Operator removed item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks unsecured by lemonade machine.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food without a hair restraint on cook's line.
13-03-4
Basic - Opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed service window left open at front window. Operator closed window. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-14-4
82
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over ready to eat shredded cabbage in walk in cooler. Operator moved cabbage to shelf with produce. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal scoop no handle inside flour. Operator removed scoops. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour in plastic bin no label. Operator labeled containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice bin with black mold like substance inside. Operator cleaned and sanitized machine during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
74
Oct 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid by walk in freezer. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl used as a scoop in raw shrimp. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed old fryer and oven by dumpster.
33-31-5
70
May 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw fish over bottled water in walk-in cooler. Operator moved fish to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-11-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl used as scoop in raw chicken. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food without a hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
74
Jul 20, 2023
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed DBPR Form HR 5022-090 to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
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 Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
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 Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed unisex restroom is not self closing. Operator gives out key upon request to customers. Operator states will add self closer.
32-04-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly tape on shelf with sauces and spices.
35B-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of frozen shrimp stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Operator moved to crate off of floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
64
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
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 Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of grease on hood filter above fryers.
23-03-4
67
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed meat probe thermometer, but no probe thermometer for cold holding.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hooks Catch last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hooks Catch on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hooks Catch?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hooks Catch.
How does Hooks Catch compare to other restaurants in North Fort Myers?
Hooks Catch most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the North Fort Myers average of 89.
Has Hooks Catch's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hooks Catch have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hooks Catch 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 Hooks Catch inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hooks Catch is inspected around two times per year on average.
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