Hook Fish and Chicken in Fort Myers
Last inspected:
3315 Dr Martin Luther King Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33916Hook Fish and Chicken in Fort Myers has accumulated 144 violations across 27 inspections since 2017, averaging 5.3 per visit. The restaurant was shut down once for lacking warewashing facilities. A 2026 fire safety inspection found a portable fire extinguisher in the red zone near the cook line. The facility has faced one disciplinary action resulting in a $400 fine. Top recurring violations include food contact surfaces, proper ventilation, and hand and arm washing.
Most recent closure: March 22, 2019 for no warewashing facilities.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Hook Fish and Chicken in Fort Myers: Comparison to Lee County Averages
This Facility
5.3
violations / inspection
5.3 violations per inspection
Lee County Avg
4.36
violations / inspection
4.36 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Lee County Avg
0.1
closures / facility
0.1 county average
Hook Fish and Chicken in Fort Myers: Emergency Closure History (1)
Hook Fish and Chicken in Fort Myers: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2019015272 | $400.00 | Mar 22, 2019 | Miami (Doral) |
Hook Fish and Chicken in Fort Myers: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone near cook line. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Hook Fish and Chicken in Fort Myers: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 8 inspections34 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Hook Fish and Chicken in Fort Myers: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Hook Fish and Chicken in Fort Myers last inspected?
- Hook Fish and Chicken in Fort Myers was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 28, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Hook Fish and Chicken in Fort Myers last shut down?
- Hook Fish and Chicken in Fort Myers was last shut down on March 22, 2019 for no warewashing facilities. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Hook Fish and Chicken in Fort Myers?
- The most frequently cited violations at Hook Fish and Chicken in Fort Myers are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Hook Fish and Chicken in Fort Myers had?
- Hook Fish and Chicken in Fort Myers has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Hook Fish and Chicken in Fort Myers find?
- Hook Fish and Chicken in Fort Myers was most recently inspected on January 28, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Hook Fish and Chicken in Fort Myers ever been shut down?
- Yes, Hook Fish and Chicken in Fort Myers has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- What does Florida violation V45 (Floor maintenance) mean?
- Violation 45 (Floor maintenance) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/45.
- Has Hook Fish and Chicken in Fort Myers had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Hook Fish and Chicken in Fort Myers has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Hook Fish and Chicken in Fort Myers faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Hook Fish and Chicken in Fort Myers has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Hook Fish and Chicken in Fort Myers been fined?
- Hook Fish and Chicken in Fort Myers has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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