Hook Fish And Chicken, 1001 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HOOK FISH AND CHICKEN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1001 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
License #: 6009657
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 3/24/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. By fryers.
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By WALKIN cooler.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door in disrepair at WALKIN cooler and freezer. Door in disrepair at managers office.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. At WALKIN freezer.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. At cook line cooler and front counter area cooler.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Rusted can opener stand . Rusted shelving unit in DISHWASHING area. Rusted shelving unit in cook line cooler. Rusted shelving unit in WALKIN cooler.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On door rails at front counter area dessert storage cooler.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. REACHIN freezer at cook line.
  • Basic - Sponge used to clean and sanitize food-contact surface. Used to clean dishes .
  • Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Medicine stored in refrigerator/cooler with food. Advil stored with food at WALKIN cooler.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cooked chicken stored in cardboard box at WALKIN cooler and cook line.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish at 44° F, mussels at 43° F, chicken 44° F. Operator lowered temperature setting on cook line cooler to maintain 41° F or below. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken at 91° F at cook line under no temperature control. Placed in cooler. Food must be discarded within 4 hours from leaving temperature control. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw mussels stored over cooked conch fritters at cook line cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Raw chicken gizzards over raw fish at cook line cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. Chemical cleaners by takeout container lids in shelving near DISHWASHING area.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Encrusted material on scoop in flour container at cook line.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. In DISHWASHING area.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. At soda machine.
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. At cook line cooler.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Flour containers in cook line area.
3/24/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Motzarella sticks WIF
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In lemon pepper
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. Rear prep room
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over sauces WIC, **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Cleaner by condiments, **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Food containers RIC
10/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/8/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. RIC **Warning**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By rear door **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In lemon pepper, **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. Few **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked chicken WIC, **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 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. 2 of 3 employees working not trained **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. **Warning**
5/31/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In flour mixes **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Cups and styrofoam containers **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over fish RIC **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front **Corrected On-Site**
  • Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Blocked he with trash can **Corrected On-Site**
1/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. IN SUGAR Repeat Violation.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. OVER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. RAW CHICKEN AT 56F, Corrected On Site. PUT IN FRYER
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. SHRIMP AT 65F, CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. FROZEN FRIES AT ROOM TEMPERATURE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. RAW CHICKEN OVER RAW SHRIMP Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. CUPS
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. WHITE SUBSTANCE
9/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. IN FLOUR MIX Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed evidence of employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area. CIGARETTE BUTT ON FLOOR OF REAR PREP ROOM
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. RAW FISH OVER COOKED CHICKEN WALKIN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. RAID ON PREP TABLE Corrected On Site.
6/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. IN CHICKEN FLOUR MIX
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. ICE SCOOP IN DIRTY CONTAINER
  • Critical - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Repeat Violation.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. KITCHEN
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. HOOD
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. SODA RACK Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. PEPPER SPRAY WITH STRAWS and MUSTARD
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. PAINT CONTAINER BY SUGAR Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. COOKED CHICKEN AT 88F IN KITCHEN Corrected On Site. PUT IN COOLER
1/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. cases of chicken walKIN freezer , eggs in walKIN cooler
  • Critical - Observed live flies in dishroom.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. liver thawing Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray/squirt bottle.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. WHITE SUBSTANCE
7/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. IN CHICKEN and FISH Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. WOMENS BATHROOM
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. RACK FOR SODA SYRUPS
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. BETWEEN GLOVE CHANGES Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. RAW FISH OVER COOKED CHICKEN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. WHITE and TAN SUBSTANCE Corrected On Site.
2/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/27/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • 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. IN BATTRED FISH & SHELLFISH
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 200+ Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. EXPIRED This violation must be corrected by : 9/24/10.
7/22/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. FRONT REACHIN
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
2/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. SUGAR Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. CONTAINER OF FLOOR CLEANER UNDER PREP TABLE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. greater than 200 PPM CLORINE Corrected On Site.
7/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/28/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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