Hooks Fish & Chicken, 2600 N Sr 7, Lauderdale Lakes, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HOOKS FISH & CHICKEN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2600 N Sr 7, Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33313
License #: 1606770
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 08/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Food container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Glass cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
08/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In male and female restrooms.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On same shelf with closed container of baking powder and closed container of lemon juice, containers of powder seasonings.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. City container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Male restroom, and hand wash sink by three compartment sink.
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Front area dispenser malfunctioning. **Corrected On-Site**
3/3/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
3/3/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
2/19/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Seasoning buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cardboard used on shelf at prep table heavily soiled.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair.
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin.
  • Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade garbage bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in reach- in cooler. Fried chicken.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink.
  • Intermediate - 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's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
9/19/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
5/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Ice scoop for the ice machine is not stored in a clean container ontop of the ice machine.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Next to the 3 compartment sink , Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Near the rear door.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Front display cooler.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Hood.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Blade, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. Used with a power strip.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. Styrofoam bowl used for scooping raw rice.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Styrofoam bowl used for scooping sugar.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. 2 bottles with liquid in them in a prep.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar.
11/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Ice scoop not stored in a clean container on top of the ce machine, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Drive thru window. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Mens bathroom.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. 3 door lowboy reachin cooler on the cook's line.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Upright reachin freezer on the cook's line.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. Styrofoam bowls used for flour and raw frozen foods. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Plastic souffle cups used as food scoops for complete seasoning and baking powder.
6/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.by three compartment sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed garbage can lid open.---kitchen
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.---walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.---raw shell eggs over several types of raw fish, chicken. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles.---spices in detergent bucket.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.---take-home plates. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.---cheese in walk in cooler
1/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner, shelves in reach in cooler .
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory, by 3 compartment sink.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust, ac vents.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food, seasoning salt.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water, conch.
  • Observed ripped/worn cardboard used as shelf cover.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination, take-out containers .
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers, seasoning salt, bread crumbs and lemon pepper.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris by 3 compartment sink area , behind ice-machine.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation, rear door.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, conch salad.
12/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours, chicken.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner, reach-in cooler shelf
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, in kitchen . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location, ice scoop stored on ice machine, unclean surface.
  • Light not functioning, in dry storage area.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed , splash guard between handwash sink and prep sink
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor, and black build-up grime.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor, french fries, in walk-in freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods, raw eggs stored next to cooked rice in walk -in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods, raw chicken stored over shrimp in reach-in cooler
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed non-service animals in the food establishment or on premises, bird in cage over mopsink.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food, keys and cigarettes stored on prep table.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water, gizzard, fish,conch. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ripped/worn cardboard box used as shelf cover. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination, takeout containers .
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food, air freshner on prep table.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food., paint stored with bags of cornmeal on shelf in kitchen
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area/behind ice machine
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation, reardoor
  • Plumbing system in disrepair, handwash sink in kitchen .
  • Critical - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food, raw chicken stored on drain board by 3 compartment sink with fish in sink, draining onto fish.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked fried chicken, rice in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, conch salad in reach-in cooler
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, by conch salad reach-in cooler
3/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture under handwashing sink in dishwashing area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in mop sink area.
10/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in mop sink area.
2/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/22/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover, in kitchen.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface, on the icemachine door and around walkin cooler door.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture, handwashing sink in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Identity of food or food product misrepresented, no proof of grouper available.
9/9/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 5/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/3/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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