HOOK FISH AND CHICKEN
18450 NW 2 AVE, Miami Gardens, FL, 33169
Most recent inspection
- Date
- October 3, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Call Back - Extension given, pending
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 11
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (11)
- 14-74-7
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed cookline reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 47F. Items either have to be under ice if it's stored inside the cooler or no items stored inside until unit is fixed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-10-03: At the time of the callback inspection observed cookline reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 58F. No food items are stored inside. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 31B-04-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warewashing and kitchen. -
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warewashing and kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-10-03: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warewashing and kitchen. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 22-16-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-10-03: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 29-49-6
Standing water in bottom of cookline reach-in-cooler. -
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of cookline reach-in-cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-10-03: **Time Extended**
Basic
- 14-17-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-10-03: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 53A-04-6
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed ElFadil Bashir as a manager hired more than 1 year with no manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-10-03: Observed ElFadil Bashir as a manager hired more than 1 year with no manager certification. **Time Extended**
Intermediate
- 16-37-1
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-10-03: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
Intermediate
- 31B-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By 3 compartment sink. -
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-10-03: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
Intermediate
- 53B-02-5
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Ross, Samuel, Hassan and Mohamed hired 1 year ago, Khalid hired more than 60 days, with an expired certificate. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-10-03: Observed Ross, Samuel, Hassan and Mohamed hired 1 year ago, Khalid hired more than 60 days, with an expired certificate. **Time Extended**
Intermediate
- 31B-03-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. By 3 compartment sink. -
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-10-03: No soap provided at handwash sink. By 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
Intermediate
- 22-31-4
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted shelves of clean equipment and containers stored in front of 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-10-03: Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted shelves of clean equipment and containers stored in front of 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
Intermediate
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.