Hook Seafood & Chicken in Tampa
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7107 N Nebraska, Tampa, FL 33604Bamboozle Heights in Tampa has recorded 8 inspections between June 2023 and November 2025, accumulating 90 violations—an average of 11.3 per inspection, more than double the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been cited repeatedly across the facility's inspection history, including employee health policy violations in five separate inspections (June 2025, April 2024, November 2024, December 2023), proper cooking temperature violations in four inspections (November 2025, April 2024, November 2024, December 2023), and chemical storage violations in three inspections (April 2024, June 2024, November 2024). Additional high-priority findings include allergen awareness violations (cited in four inspections), consumer advisory violations (cited in two inspections), and food contact surface violations (cited in three inspections). The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. An administrative complaint was recommended following inspections on June 30, 2025 and April 8, 2024. The most recent inspection on November 5, 2025 documented 30 violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Hook Seafood & Chicken in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Hook Seafood & Chicken in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (9)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections31 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 18 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections26 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Hook Seafood & Chicken in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Hook Seafood & Chicken in Tampa last inspected?
- Hook Seafood & Chicken in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 14, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Hook Seafood & Chicken in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Hook Seafood & Chicken in Tampa are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Shell stock requirements.
- How many health inspections has Hook Seafood & Chicken in Tampa had?
- Hook Seafood & Chicken in Tampa has had 9 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Hook Seafood & Chicken in Tampa find?
- Hook Seafood & Chicken in Tampa was most recently inspected on April 14, 2026 with 8 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Hook Seafood & Chicken in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Hook Seafood & Chicken in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- 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.
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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).
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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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