CIRCUS (THE)
1461 SW 30 AVE, Pompano Beach FL 33069 · 954.974.8400
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 9 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Observed no clean up plan for vomit/diarrhea.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025056334 | Jul 10, 2025 | Nov 17, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak stored above cooked corn dogs in reach in cooler on cook line, operator reorganized
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked chicken wings stored in walk in cooler date marked 7/8. See Stop Sale
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked chicken wings stored in walk in cooler date marked 7/8. See stop sale.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator unable to provide chemical test kits for chlorine and quaternary at time of inspection
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at cook line flip top
Ceiling tile missing. Observed 4 missing ceiling tiles in dining room area
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed on cook line
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed
Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets heavily soiled at cook line flip top
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at 1 door stainless reach in cooler on cook line
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at cook line flip top
Oct 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 21 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate13 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed Mashed potatoes 116F @3:25 cooling since 3:10 rechecked 110F at this rate mashed potatoes will not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Employee placed in reach in freezer to rapidly chill.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish (cod)bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked diced chicken (108F - Hot Holding) in a container stored on top of a container of soup. Per employee held out of temperature less than 30 minutes. Employee placed on char grill to reheat.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Employee could not locate.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelf above flip top cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed 2 bus tubs of cooked chicken wings in walk in cooler. Employee stated prepare 10/12/2025. Employee date marked.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In the kitchen
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish (cod)bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic cook cooking oil stored on kitchen floor.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in the kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on doors of reach in freezer a black mold like substance.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed box of chicken wings 41F on counter at room temperature.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Though out the kitchen.
Working containers of food (flour)removed from original container not identified by common name.
Jul 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 18 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate13 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored on top of a container of sliced onions. Observed raw chicken breast stored on top of cooked chicken wings. Operator stored correctly.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish Cod fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic soufflé cup with no handle in marinara sauce and pink sauce Observed in rice container bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice. Operator removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen Area
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish Cod fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Plastic container of flour and plastic container of cooking oil stored on kitchen floor underneath spice rack.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf over flip top cooler
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open water bottle in reach in freezer. Operator removed
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Though out the kitchen
Working containers of food (flour) removed from original container not identified by common name.
Jan 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Located in kitchen
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cook line.
Jan 6, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Thomas Phillips 09/12/2019
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Located in kitchen
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cook line.
Nov 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed eggs over cheese sauce in padela reach in. Operator store correctly.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Thomas Phillips 09/12/2019
No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen operator provided.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic soufflé cup with no handle used to dispense gravy. Operator removed
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Located in kitchen
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil and liquid margarine store on floor in kitchen
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves though out kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Though out kitchen
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers of flour removed from original container not identified by common name.
Aug 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked wings (47-49F - Cooling) in covered overstuffed pans in walk-in cooler per operator cooked last night and held in walk-in overnight. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked wings (47-49F - Cooling) in walk-in cooler per operator cooked last night and held in walk-in overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed slice American (49F - Cold Holding); slice Swiss (49F - Cold Holding) in flip top cooler. Per employee held out of temperature less then two hours not portion or prepared today. Employee placed in cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic soufflé cup with no handle used to dispense cooked elbow macaroni in padela reach in. Operator removed.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Padela reach in
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cooked line
Food stored on floor. Plastic container of fryer oil stored on floor next to spice rack Case of green pepper on walk-in cooler floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves though out kitchen
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Though out kitchen
Mar 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags in use for celery and limes in walk-in cooler. Operator removed.
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. Observed no clean up plan for vomit/diarrhea.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed women's bathroom door not tight fitting.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small container used to scoop gravy at steam table. Operator removed.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles with food residue throughout.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of food debris on floor in walk-in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of cabbage stored on floor in kitchen area and bucket of pickles on floor in walk-in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink at bar area.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve bowls not inverted next to steam table. Operator turned over.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled throughout kitchen area.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking at triple sink in kitchen area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet washcloths not in sanitizer solution throughout. Operator removed.
Jan 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink containing wipe clothes. Operator removed.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve boxes not inverted. Operator turned containers over for protection.
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.