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Hook Fish and Chicken
277 OCILLA HIGHWAY , FITZGERALD, GA 31750 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (October 21, 2026): Inspectors recorded 4 violations involving handwashing & hygiene, cleaning & sanitizing and facility upkeep.
Inspection history
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A91October 21, 20264 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations involving handwashing & hygiene, cleaning & sanitizing and facility upkeep.
Observed open beverage containers on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”Observed in-use utensils not stored with the handle above the top of the food in the container.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed build-up of grease and buildup on nonfood-contact surfaces of sink handles, reach in cooler, drink bibs, and vent hood.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)”Observed grease, food and dirt build up on floors, walls, and ceilings throughout establishment.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”B89June 5, 20265 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 2 of them critical, involving menu & labeling, cleaning & sanitizing and facility upkeep.
Observed Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety (TCS) food items(cut cabbage for coleslaw) that are labeled as "keep refrigerated" were not discarded per manufacturer's expiration date.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)”Observed buildup on all soda dispensing nozzles.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed in-use utensils not stored with the handle above the top of the food in the container.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed build-up of grease and dirt on nonfood-contact surfaces of fryers, single service shelving, drive through area, prep area for to go orders, sugar container, and container lids.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)”Observed grease and dirt build up on floors, walls, and ceilings throughout establishment.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”B89October 8, 20254 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving menu & labeling, pest control and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety (TCS) food items that are labeled as "keep refrigerated" were not discarded per manufacturer's expiration date. Box of coleslaw was discarded by PIC. Discussed routinely checking dates.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)”Observed multiple flies throughout establishment. Corrective action: Contact pest control company to address this issue and create a plan to properly control flies. PIC contacted pest control during inspection.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Observed open beverage containers on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”Observed several broken tiles in the kitchen area in need of repair. Also observed a large buildup of grease and food debris on the floors and walls in the main kitchen, mainly around fryer area. Deep clean kitchen area and repair tiles as soon as possible.
−1 point · Cited as “null”B87April 16, 20253 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed handwashing sink in the kitchen was being used for other purposes other than handwashing. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. COS: Cloths were removed from hand sink.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed buildup on soda dispensing nozzles. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Nozzles were cleaned during inspection.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed food handling employee with no hair restraint. Corrective action: Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable hair nets or hats, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)”B89November 1, 20243 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, cleaning & sanitizing and facility upkeep.
Observed hand wash sink in kitchen area lacking proper hand drying provisions. Hand drying provisions were placed at hand sink.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Nozzles were cleaned during inspection.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed several broken tiles in the kitchen area that need repair. Also observed a large buildup of grease and food debris on the floors and walls in the main kitchen. Deep clean kitchen area and repair tiles as soon as possible.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”B87June 14, 20242 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene.
Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing procedure.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)”No paper towels at handwashing sink. COS, PIC placed paper towels at the handwashing sink.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”B87December 12, 20232 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control.
Observed TCS foods cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flour, cornmeal, and breading with pieces of fish, shrimp, etc. in them from day before sitting out at ambient temperature. COS: All items discarded. These items need to be cold held at 41 or below or use time as a public health control. TPHC paperwork given to manager.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed individually portioned slaw cups stored with no dates. COS: Dates applied to items. Allowed to keep based on date of large container of slaw in walk in cooler. Ensure these items are dated.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.
Source
Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit FSP-009-000129. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.