Hook Fish & Chicken, 1340 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Hook Fish & Chicken
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1340 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
License #: 1102617
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: 10/20/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Women's out of order.
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Table next to fryers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floor in Walk-in Freezer disrepair.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In back area. Above three compartment sink and ice machine.
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. Table next to fryers in kitchen.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. In kitchen. Reach in cooler containing fish and chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • 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. At Hand washing sink in kitchen. Turned off at valve. **Corrected On-Site** AT CALLBACK: 10/20/14 no hot water in establishment, spoke with operator on the phone, he stated a technician will be at the establishment within one hour
10/20/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Women's out of order.
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Table next to fryers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. In dry storage shed. To go pans. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. At mop sink.
  • Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floor in Walk-in Freezer disrepair.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Fries in Walk-in Freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. In dirty pan. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In back area. Above three compartment sink and ice machine.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink at front counter.
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. Table next to fryers in kitchen.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Next to fryers. To go boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. In kitchen. Reach in cooler containing fish and chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by chair. At front counter.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At Hand washing sink in kitchen. Turned off at valve. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. Only manger certificate on site marked "INVALID".
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At Hand washing sink in bathroom. And front counter. **Repeat Violation**
07/28/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans above three compartment sink.
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. In women's restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans above three compartment sink.
  • Basic - Food stored in standing water. Fish fillets.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Top of ice machine.
  • Basic - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Mop/service sink in disrepair. Missing faucets. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door.
  • Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Screen on back door.
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. Cups on floor in outside dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Front line reach in.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Front counter next to drive thru window.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Throughout entire establishment. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
1/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/9/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Mop/service sink in disrepair. Missing faucets **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Across from fryers **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Male restroom, kitchen Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
12/3/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Above three compartment sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Above three compartment sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Top of ice machine **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in bulk flour container **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Mop/service sink in disrepair. Missing faucets **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Across from fryers **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. By grill area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of flour, breading not marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken in walk in freezer over ready to eat food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot water heater not currently operating. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink by walk in cooler shut off. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Bottom of unit by fryers. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Male restroom **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken in walk in freezer not dated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
9/23/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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