HOOK FISH AND CHICKEN
18450 NW 2 AVE, MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33169
License #2333853
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Solid Health Score
How is this score calculated? →HOOK FISH AND CHICKEN in MIAMI GARDENS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 86.2 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 11, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 26 total violations — 11 major, 15 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on March 11, 2026 shows 9 observation rows: no critical rows, 4 major, and 5 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the front counter and walk-in freezer.
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Drive thru window area: crate with ketchup packets stored on the floor.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep table in the kitchen: can opener blade soiled.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan covers soiled. Most reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
- [36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walk in cooler .
- [31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In front of the cookline and by the three compartment sink
- [11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout for the vomit and diarrhea.
- [31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sinks: In front of the cookline and by the three compartment sink
- [31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sinks: In front of the cookline and by the three compartment sink.
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HOOK FISH AND CHICKEN looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?
Solid overall, with enough history that people may still weigh the details differently.
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