Hook Fish & Chicken in Deerfield Beach

Last inspected:

244 W Hillsboro Blvd, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Overview

Hook Fish & Chicken in Deerfield Beach has been inspected 24 times since 2016, accumulating 147 violations—an average of 6.1 violations per inspection, nearly 18% above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been recurring and persistent: chemical storage violations appeared in at least 7 of the most recent 8 inspections, handwashing procedure violations in at least 4 inspections, and food contact surface violations in at least 6 inspections dating back to 2023. A high-priority employee health reporting violation was cited on December 10, 2024, prompting a formal warning. Fire safety violations for portable fire extinguishers in the red zone were documented in 2023 and 2016. The most recent inspection on October 17, 2025 was completed with no further action, though it documented six violations including three citations for shell stock requirements and three for chemical storage.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

24Inspections
147Violations
0Closures
2Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Hook Fish & Chicken in Deerfield Beach: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 6.1 violations / inspection 6.1 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg 4.52 violations / inspection 4.52 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Broward County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Hook Fish & Chicken in Deerfield Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed at fire extinguisher next to ice machine
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. In back prep.

Hook Fish & Chicken in Deerfield Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)

— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 4 inspections21 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections26 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections28 violations · 15 high priority

Hook Fish & Chicken in Deerfield Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hook Fish & Chicken in Deerfield Beach last inspected?
Hook Fish & Chicken in Deerfield Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 17, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Hook Fish & Chicken in Deerfield Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Hook Fish & Chicken in Deerfield Beach are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.
How many health inspections has Hook Fish & Chicken in Deerfield Beach had?
Hook Fish & Chicken in Deerfield Beach has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Hook Fish & Chicken in Deerfield Beach find?
Hook Fish & Chicken in Deerfield Beach was most recently inspected on October 17, 2025 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Hook Fish & Chicken in Deerfield Beach ever been shut down?
No, Hook Fish & Chicken in Deerfield Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
Has Hook Fish & Chicken in Deerfield Beach had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Hook Fish & Chicken in Deerfield Beach has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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