Hook Fish and Chicken
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
90
Score
Going back to 2022, Hook Fish and Chicken has nine inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 28, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up three violations, compared to four violations previously.
When inspectors have written things up, basic - Equipment in poor repair has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Among Fort Myers restaurants, the typical score is 81; Hook Fish and Chicken is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling tiles not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease.
23-03-4
90
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at drive through.
51-11-4
Basic - Multiple ceiling tiles shows damage in kitchen and dining area.
36-32-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease.
23-03-4
86
May 8, 2025
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food without a hair restraint. Put on a hair net during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed damaged gaskets on reach in cooler by manager office.
14-11-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour in plastic bin near ice machine no label. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
86
Jan 9, 2025
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed stained tiles above to go and cashier area.
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer by condenser.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of grease on hood system over fryers.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour in large storage bins unlabeled. Operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
82
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint preparing food on cooks line.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracked gaskets on walk in freezer door. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of conch stored on floor of walk in freezer. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
86
Nov 16, 2023
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink on prep table. Operator moved item for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On containers wet nesting over 3 compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door to walk in freezer as in poor repair.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor outside walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer/cooler and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in cooler in front counter where desserts are stored and in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
78
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee on cook's line breading raw chicken with gloved hands then switch to breading raw shrimp, then return to breading raw chicken without changing gloves. Discussed proper hand washing practices and glove usage with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink across from fryers.
31B-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks unsecured by soda fountain. Operator secured during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers wet nesting on shelf over three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracked and broken gaskets on walk-in freezer door. Operator stated and showed work order is in place to repair gaskets. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed scoop from ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
64
Mar 20, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed door knob falling off on unisex bathroom door.
32-05-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank not secured by soda station. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint preparing food in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler door closer broken.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of chicken stored on floor of walk-in cooler. Operator moved to shelf during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
78
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee dry hand on apron and clothes then put on gloves without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator.
12A-18-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank not secured by soda machine. Operator secured during inspection.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding broken in entryway to walk-in freezer.
36-03-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet while preparing food for customers. Operator had employee remove during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint preparing food for customers. Operator had employee wear hat during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hook Fish and Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hook Fish and Chicken on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hook Fish and Chicken?
Across the inspection record, basic - Equipment in poor repair has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Hook Fish and Chicken.
How does Hook Fish and Chicken compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Hook Fish and Chicken most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers average of 81.
Has Hook Fish and Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hook Fish and Chicken have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about four previously.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hook Fish and Chicken means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Hook Fish and Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hook Fish and Chicken is inspected around three times per year on average.
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