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Hook Fish and Chicken
604 1ST AVE SE , MOULTRIE, GA 31768 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (August 24, 2026): Inspectors recorded 9 violations, 4 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and handwashing & hygiene.
Inspection history
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C71August 24, 20269 violations
Inspectors recorded 9 violations, 4 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed chicken wings maintained at a temperature above 41 degrees Fahrenheit in the reach in cooler.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: (I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or (II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. PIC will have ice machine cleaned and sanitized.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed a leak at the three compartment sink faucet.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)”Observed handwashing sinks without a supply of soap.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)”Observed several TCS foods in the reach in cooler stored uncovered.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed boxes of individual hot sauce containers stored on the floor under the front counter.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”Observed a collection of trash and grease on the concrete pad around the dumpster.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(r),(s) - frequency, removal of refuse, recyclables and returnables often enough to minimize odors and attracting pests; receptacles or vehicles, removal from premises in approved manner (c)”Observed several ceiling tile missing or damaged throughout the kitchen.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)”Observed missing floor tiles in back kitchen area.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)”B85January 29, 202610 violations
Inspectors recorded 10 violations, 6 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, handwashing & hygiene and temperature control.
Observed large ice bin in back kitchen area with brown build up.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed small leak at the employee handwashing sink in the back kitchen area.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)”Observed leak at white pipe under 3 compartment sink in the kitchen area. CA:A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair. PIC stated that maintenance are already aware of the leak at white pipe under 3 compartment sink in the kitchen area.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)”Observed no handwashing soap at the employee handwashing sink in the back kitchen area.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)”Observed no disposable hand towels at the employee handwashing sink in the back kitchen area.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”Observed no readily accessible test strips at 3-compartment sink.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)”Observed several food items in the reach in cooler in the reach in cooler (raw tilapia, raw whitening fish, raw shrimp, raw chicken liver, and raw chicken strips) not covered properly in the reach in cooler in the kitchen area. PIC put tops on the food items(raw tilapia, raw whitening fish, raw shrimp, raw chicken liver, and raw chicken strips) in the reach in cooler in the kitchen area.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed most recent inspection report not posted at drive-thru window. CA:Food service establishments with drive-thru windows will post the current inspection report, and also have the inspection report posted so that a minimum of the top one-third of a copy of the current inspection report is visible through each window allowing customers to easily read the score, date of inspection and establishment information. PIC will post most recent inspection report at drive-thru window by today.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”Observed missing floor tiles near 3 compartment sink in back kitchen area.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)”Observed several ceiling tiles missing in dry storage area.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)”B85July 14, 202511 violations
Inspectors recorded 11 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, handwashing & hygiene and temperature control.
Observed faucet at three compartment sink leaking.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)”Observed no handwash soap at the back handwash sink.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)”Observed several food items in the RIC (Pepsi Cooler) at the front of the facility not covered (shrimp, chicken, fish).
−4 points · Cited as “null”Observed scoop in meal bin in back area of facility stored with handle in the meal.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed a Pepsi drink cooler being used to store food at the front of the facility near the fryers.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.5 (2)(jj) - food service equipment, acceptability.”Observed vent hood with a large accumulation of grease.
−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 several ceiling tiles missing.
−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)”Observed a wet mop sitting in the mop bucket not hung to properly dry.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(f) - drying mops (c)”Observed cardboard on the floor near the fryers.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(g) - absorbent materials on floors, use limitation (c)”Observed food/crumbs all over the floor in the WIF.
−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)”Observed no protective shielding over light bulbs under vent hood.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(i) - light bulbs, protective shielding (c)”B80October 3, 202411 violations
Inspectors recorded 11 violations, 5 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, management & training and temperature control.
Observed cutting board on prep top cooler not clean to sight and with visible deep cups.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed black build in drink nozzles in front area of the facility.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed no food safety manager certification in the facility.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)”Observed no date marking on food items (raw fish, raw shrimp, and coleslaw) in WIC in back area of the facility.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed no readily accessible test strips at 3-compartment sink.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)”Observed most recent inspection report not posted at drive-thru window. CA:Food service establishments with drive-thru windows will post the current inspection report, and also have the inspection report posted so that a minimum of the top one-third of a copy of the current inspection report is visible through each window allowing customers to easily read the score, date of inspection and establishment information. PIC will post most recent inspection report at drive-thru window by today.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”Observed no serv safe certificate posted in the facility.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1-.08(1)(h)1,2 - identification”Observed scoop in meal bin in back area of facility stored with handle up.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed single-use plastic small bowl being used to store hamburger patties reach in cooler under prep top cooler in kitchen area.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(r) - single-service/single-use articles, use limitations (c)”Observed outside dumpster with both lids open.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(n) - covering receptacles (c)”Observed no protective shielding over light bulbs under vent hood.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(i) - light bulbs, protective shielding (c)”C79April 4, 202413 violations
Inspectors recorded 13 violations, 3 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, cleaning & sanitizing and temperature control.
Observed a knife in the hand wash sink.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed cutting board on the prep top cooler not clean to sight and with deep cuts in it.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed no date marking of food items out of the original containers being stored in other containers.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed several food items in the RIC at the front of the facility not covered (shrimp, chicken, fish).
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed flour bin in the back of the facility open.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed most recent inspection report not posted at the drive thru.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”Observed food service permit not posted in an easily visible location for consumers to view.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)”Observed scoop in fish flour not properly stored handle up.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed vent hood with accumulation of grease.
−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 the outside dumpster with a missing lid.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(n) - covering receptacles (c)”Observed several ceiling tiles missing or needing to be pushed back into the ceiling.
−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)”Observed a wet mop not hung to properly dry.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(f) - drying mops (c)”Observed light bulbs on the vent hood with no protective shielding.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(i) - light bulbs, protective shielding (c)”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-035-000134. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.