CHICKEN GUY
4301 S UNIVERSITY DR, Davie FL 33328 · 954-424-3773
Last inspected Jun 24, 2026 · 9 visits since January 2024
APR 25
MAY 25
OCT 25
FEB 26
JUN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 31 points off where it started.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed vomit clean up procedures to manager.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 24, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw chicken skewers above canned goods. Manager moved for proper separation.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Back kitchen hand sink blocked with cleaning utensils. Manager removed all items.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At front counter hand sink. Manager replaced.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in bottle hanging by back hand wash sink. Employee marked at degreaser.
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Small CO2 tank by soda syrup boxes not secured.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on front counter by to go utensils.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and car keys on back prep table by food preparation equipment.
Apr 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container stored in hand sink next to triple sink. Operator removed container
Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet handle on triple sink leaking
Feb 3, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw open chicken stored over ready to eat fries in front Atosa Freezer. Operator inverted foods
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon over ready to eat lettuce in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized food
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container stored in hand sink next to triple sink. Operator removed container
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front hand sink. Operator provided paper towels
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for all employees provided at inspection
Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet handle on triple sink leaking
Oct 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. On speed rack in walk in cooler, trays of raw chicken and raw burgers above box of green onions and case of tomatoes. Manager rearranged to correctly separate.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. On speed rack in walk in cooler, tray of raw chicken above tray with open raw burgers. Manager rearranged to separate properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At make line fliptop COLD RAIL - shredded cabbage (55F - Cold Holding); cut romaine (57F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (53F- Cold Holding); chickpeas (56F - Cold Holding). Per manager all items prepared and in unit today at approximately 10:00-10:30am. Employee removed all items to lowboy drawers to rapid chill.
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer on walk in cooler door reading 101F. All foods at proper temperature.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottles by front counter hand sink.
May 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee at front counter put on gloves to prepare food order after handling money at register without washing hands first. Reviewed proper hand wash procedures with employee and employee washed hands before next order.
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler ambient digital thermometer reading 91F. All foods at proper temperature 41F or below.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food debris residue on milk shake mixer wand.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Dispenser in back prep area not functioning properly, jamming. Employee removed toll to use manually.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substances in spray bottles hanging on side of front counter hand sink. Employee labeled as cleaner and water.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks in back prep area not secured.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch while battering raw chicken. Employee removed watch.
Food stored on floor. 1) Containers of fryer oil on floor in back prep area. 2) Cases of raw chicken on floor in walk in freezer. 3) Container of fryer oil on floor at front counter by fryer.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pouches of frozen cheese sauce sitting at room temperature to thaw. Employee placed under fold running water to properly thaw.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of fryer of seasoned flour on back prep table not labeled.
Apr 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks by syrup box rack not secured. Manager replaced chain.
Jan 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed employee reporting agreement form to manager.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured next to soda rack.
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler at front counter.
Jan 12, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler; Cooked steak (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); fried eggs (46F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (45F - Cold Holding). Foods Pulled from walk in cooler less than 4 hours ago. Observed right side equipment turned off. Operator turned on equipment and placed foods on ice to quick chill. Foods not prepared or portioned today.
Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food in the process of reheating for hot holding for more than 2 hours has not reached 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter at 9:20am; broccoli and cheddar soup; (75F - Reheating) meat balls 80F ( reheating ) foods reheating since 7:45am to 109F and 110F respectively at 9:50am. Operator moved to microwave to reheat foods to 165F or above.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed vomit clean up procedures to manager.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed employee reporting agreement form to manager.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured next to soda rack.
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler at front counter.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth at 0ppm chlorine. Operator remade to 100ppm chlorine.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.