Hook Fish & Chicken
715 E Main St, Pahokee, FL 33476 · Permanent Food Service · License 6021124
What drove the grade
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 27 routine inspection6 high priority (2 fixed by the Sep 28 follow-up, 4 fixed on the spot), 4 intermediate-30
- Administrative complaint on Jul 27, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score58
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 3 visitsRoutine inspection
- 2nd follow-up visitSep 28, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - 1st follow-up visitJul 28, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
3 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
At reach in freezer along cook line: raw chicken nuggets portioned in pan stored over okras. Operator fixed.
Administrative complaintFixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.
Observed chef handle raw chicken wings then handled clean fryer basket; no hand wash. Advised manager that chef should wash hands and manager changed fryer basket.
Administrative complaintFixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago.
Same.
More time given
- First visitJul 27, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
10 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority6
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
At reach in freezer along cook line: raw chicken nuggets portioned in pan stored over French fries. Operator fixed.
Fixed on the spot
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
At walk in cooler: raw shrimp stored over cooked chicken wings. Operator fixed.
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.
Observed chef handle raw chicken wings then handled clean fryer basket; no hand wash. Advised manager that chef should wash hands as well as clean and sanitize fryer basket.
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
Observed chef handle contaminated fryer basket with gloves then began to touch cooked wings with said gloves; no glove change; no hand wash. Manager advised chef to wash hands as well as clean and sanitize fryer basket.
Fixed on the spot
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Observed employee handle cellphone then handled portioned cups with ranch dressing; no hand wash. Employee washed hands.
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests.
Observed approximately 5 dead and 1 live insect in area where single service articles are stored; approximately 6 under triple sink and dry food storage area. Observed approximately 12 droppings in areas of single service articles storage, triple sink and dry food storage.
Administrative complaint
Intermediate4
Code 11, Employee health: 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.
Emailed to operator.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
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