Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood and Bar

133-40 79 Street, Queens, NY 11414
Seafood
Last inspected: Mar 28, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood and Bar appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 28, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to four violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood and Bar's latest score of 61 falls below the Queens average of 75. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 28, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
61
Apr 17, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
95
Oct 31, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood and Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood and Bar on file is from Mar 28, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood and Bar?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood and Bar.

How does Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood and Bar compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood and Bar most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood and Bar's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood and Bar have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood and Bar 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 Cajun Seafood and Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood and Bar is inspected roughly once per year on average.