Hook's Fish and Chicken 2
Last inspected: Oct 7, 2025
82
Score
Inspectors have visited Hook's Fish and Chicken 2 eight times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 7, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly 10 violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles”, showing up two times.
Compared to the broader North Lauderdale restaurant scene, where the average is 76, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 7, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
82
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
May 2, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. On menu, conch salad served raw not identified on menu as raw. Operator put mark on menu identifying raw ingredients. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-04-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice build up on door and floor.
14-69-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. In kitchen reach in coolers soiled with food debris
23-24-4
82
Apr 9, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at drive through, cole slaw (69F - Cold Holding). Manager voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw conch in walk-in cooler. PIC removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw chicken stored above mac and cheese balls in reach in freezer. PIC removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-14-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed next to frying station, fried wings (85F - Hot Holding). Per operator item has been out of temperature for approximately 1.5 hours. Operator advised to hold items on time as a public health control for safety. Form sent to operator and discussed.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in back of kitchen used to hold degreaser. Manager removed and stored appropriately.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with an accumulation of old food debris next to hand wash sink in kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on food preparation table across from drive through. POC removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed tomatoes stored with bread in walk-in cooler.
08B-17-4
41
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed American cheese (47F - Cold Holding) in flip top cooler in a container sitting on top of styrofoam cup. Per operator held less than two hours. Operator removed styrofoam cup so cheese in container correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp and conch stored over slush mixes in walk-in cooler. Observed in flip top cooler lowboy raw hamburger patties over cooked black beans an cooked rice.. Operator placed raw hamburger on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1 2023 less than 60 days.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer on walk in cooler reads 50 F and filled with water. All products in walk-in the temperature are adequate. **Repeat Violation**
05-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked by fryer cleaner machine. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container with Togo items stored in hand washing sink by prep table
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
03F-10-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handle on two door reach in freezer opposite fry station. Observed food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles on three door lowboy at fry station.
23-24-4
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 handle in contact with flour for shrimp. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing at three compartment sink in standing water.
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting in mop bucket.
42-01-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic soufflé cups with no handle used to dispense seasoning.
14-01-5
33
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk in cooler, containers of raw chicken above case of bell,peppers and containers of raw conch above bag of carrots.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In fliptop lower cooler, package of raw hamburgers above container of rice and container of beans. Employee inverted items to properly separate. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Portioned cups of cole slaw in walk in cooler and containers of conch salad in front display missing date marks.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer of walk in cooler full of water and reading 55F. All food temperatures inside adequate.
05-05-4
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. Norovirus bulletin provided, **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in front corner of kitchen blocked by fryer cleaner and boxes. Employee cleared access to sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in prey bottle by triple sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle of oil by griddle not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of plastic bottled water in floor in storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee closed water bottle on prep table beside griddle. Employee trashed bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled wiping cloths on prep table area next to griddle.
21-10-4
37
Apr 24, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Sep 27, 2022
Complaint Full
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hook's Fish and Chicken 2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hook's Fish and Chicken 2 on file is from Oct 7, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hook's Fish and Chicken 2?
Across the inspection record, “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hook's Fish and Chicken 2.
How does Hook's Fish and Chicken 2 compare to other restaurants in North Lauderdale?
Hook's Fish and Chicken 2 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the North Lauderdale average of 76.
Has Hook's Fish and Chicken 2's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hook's Fish and Chicken 2 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hook's Fish and Chicken 2 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's Fish and Chicken 2 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hook's Fish and Chicken 2 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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