Hooks Fresh Eats Seafood & Chicken
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
64
Score
Across the available record, Hooks Fresh Eats Seafood & Chicken has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 30, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Mangonia Park facility scores 73, putting Hooks Fresh Eats Seafood & Chicken on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food (raw fish) to ready-to-eat food (cooked potato fries, cooked chicken) without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Display cooler; conch salad (45F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler less than 2 hours, moved to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At display cooler; cheesecake (46F - Ambient Cooling 11:45/46F 12:15). Operator stated cheesecake cut/portioned at 10:30, at this rate will not reach 41F within 4 hours, moved to walk-in cooler to facilitate faster cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of front counter display reach-in-cooler. Advised Operator to repair.
29-49-6
64
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated grease and dust. On the cook line, the vent and surrounding tiles are soiled with grease and dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Broken/partially missing door handle on the cook line reach in cooler.
14-11-5
90
May 21, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 10 live flies flying around at mop sink area with 4 landing on mop stick. Approximately 6 live flies flying between prep tables where, 4 flies landed on shelf of prep table, bag of bread crumbs and bag with single service sauce cups. Approximately 2 flies flying over bin at dish washing area. Approximately 2 flies flying over trash can in kitchen. 1 fly flying around at front counter beverage area. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: Approximately 10 flies flying in dish washing area where, 3 landed on containers with single service sauce cups and 2 on the wall. Approximately 7 flies flying around at bathroom area where 4 landed on wiping cloth. 2 flies flying around at front counter. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach crawling on wall behind reach in freezer at cook line. 1 live roach crawling up the wall under front counter where slushy machine sits. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: 1 live roach observed on wall behind containers on single service sauce cups in dish washing area. Operator killed; cleaned and sanitized. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 7 dead roaches under front counter where slushy machine sits. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: 4 dead roaches observed in container of single service sauce cups on shelf in dish washing area. Operator discarded sauce cups and cleaned and sanitized container. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
70
May 20, 2025
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed chef handle raw shrimp to bread then handled clean fryer basket and handled cooked wings from a container filled with cooked wings ; no glove change no hand wash. Chef dumped wings out to fry and employee washed hands and cleaned and sanitized fryer basket handles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 10 live flies flying around at mop sink area with 4 landing on mop stick. Approximately 6 live flies flying between prep tables where, 4 flies landed on shelf of prep table, bag of bread crumbs and bag with single service sauce cups. Approximately 2 flies flying over bin at dish washing area. Approximately 2 flies flying over trash can in kitchen. 1 fly flying around at front counter beverage area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. At walk in cooler: Raw conch in conch salad stored over bottles of water and jugs of juices. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-11-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken breast stored over raw fish in walk in cooler. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach crawling on wall behind reach in freezer at cook line. 1 live roach crawling up the wall under front counter where slushy machine sits. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 7 dead roaches under front counter where slushy machine sits. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
45
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
64
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At Reach-in Cooler; raw fish (49F - Cooling)since 9:00am at 2:09pm Food did not cool back to 41F or lower within four hours after being prepped from cold. Food was held in large overfilled container Discussed with operator Operator discarded See Stop sale **Warning**
03D-06-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. At Cookline; Employee handled raw meat then changed gloves and handled clean utensil without washing hands. Discussed with operator Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. At Showcase; Raw conch salad. No proof of parasite destruction. Food should be cooked to 145F. Discussed with operator **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At Reach-in Cooler; raw fish (49F - Cooling)since 9:00am at 2:09pm Food did not cool back to 41F or lower within four hours after being prepped from cold. Food was held in large overfilled container Discussed with operator Operator discarded **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At Front Counter; Several bottles with chemical stored beside single use items. Educated operator who removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At front counter; spray bottle containing chemical unlabeled. Educated operator who labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Several pans of fried chicken observed with time mark in place but no written plan Emailed Time is of Public Health Control Form to operator who printed and completed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At Walk-in Freezer; ice buildup **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-69-4
37
Feb 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-07: Same **Time Extended**
14-69-4
95
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook put on gloves to start cooking prior to washing hands. Explained and he properly put on gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken nuggets over whole mushrooms in upright freezer on cook line, manager rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Based on plans approved in 2022 hand sink from front counter removed and hand sink from ware washing ( near three compartment sink ) area removed and installed on other side of the wall on cook line.
31A-04-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
64
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
82
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw sea food above cooked chicken at walk in cooler . Employee properly stored food **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...conch salad, cheese cake , employee date marked **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor...chicken, operator properly stored **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
64
Nov 7, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw sea food , raw chicken above cooked chicken. Operator properly stored food. **Corrected On-Site**
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...conch salad, banana pudding , fried chicken in walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor boxes at walk in freezer .operator properly stored **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name...banana pudding , conch salad .
02D-01-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hooks Fresh Eats Seafood & Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hooks Fresh Eats Seafood & Chicken on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hooks Fresh Eats Seafood & Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hooks Fresh Eats Seafood & Chicken.
How does Hooks Fresh Eats Seafood & Chicken compare to other restaurants in Mangonia Park?
Hooks Fresh Eats Seafood & Chicken most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Mangonia Park average of 73.
Has Hooks Fresh Eats Seafood & Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hooks Fresh Eats Seafood & Chicken have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hooks Fresh Eats Seafood & Chicken 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 Fresh Eats Seafood & Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hooks Fresh Eats Seafood & Chicken is inspected around four times per year on average.
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