Food Safety Report: Hook Fish & Chicken, 5701 N Australian Ave, Riviera Beach, FL 33407, United States.

5701 North Australian Avenue, Riviera Beach, 33407 Florida, United States

Closure Date: 06-13-2022

High Priority - Dead small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 5 dead flies inside soda cooler at front counter.

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice and bean scoops stored in water at 98° F. Operator discarded water.

High Priority - Presence of dead insects and other pests throughout the dining room and kitchen.

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 5 live roaches 1 live at cooking line 1 live under soda reach in cooler at front counter 1 live at the drive through window 1 live in the office adjacent to the kitchen 1 live by reach in freezer in the kitchen

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Cole slaw (47-49F - Cooling)in display cold holding case at the front counter. As per operator food prepared and portioned yesterday at 1 pm. Food stored with tight lid. At this rate food didn't reach 41° F within 4 hours. See Stop Sale

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler in the kitchen; as per operator cheese is received sliced and kept in the cooler for service. Food out of temperature for less than four hours. Operator moved food to walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Cole slaw (47-49F - Cooling)in display cold holding case at the front counter. As per operator food prepared and portioned yesterday at 1 pm. Food stored with tight lid. At this rate food didn't reach 41° F within 4 hours. See Stop Sale

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (128-137F - Hot Holding); in the crock pot at food expo line. As per operator food reheated prior in the microwave. Food out of temperature for less than four hours. Operator stirred food. **Corrective Action Taken**

Source: Florida Department of Health