CLUCK FACE
1530 N FEDERAL HWY, Fort Lauderdale FL 33304 · 754-337-0000
Last inspected Oct 29, 2025 · 6 visits since December 2023
DEC 23
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Provided handout to operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025042486 | May 7, 2025 | Jun 25, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Oct 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter with attached hose at mop sink missing vacuum breaker.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic soufflé cups in bulk spice containers at front line. Employee removed.
May 7, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Front counter low boy unit - Raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat butter. Operator stored all items properly.
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 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. 2 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.
Mar 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee entered front counter area, put on gloves began working with ready to eat cooked chicken, without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands.
Front counter low boy unit - Raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat butter. Operator stored all items properly.
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 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. 2 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.
Front counter - In-use utensil (Mac and cheese scoop) stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit - water 76F. Operator removed.
Single-service articles improperly stored - cases of to-go containers and cases of napkins stored on floor next to soda fountain unit. Operator stored items properly.
Nov 22, 2024Inspection 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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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Apr 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate9 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/ observed Food Manager Certificate expired 3-18-2024.
Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Operator provided.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared hummus and tzatziki in walk-in cooler not date marked. As per operator items were prepared onsite and stored in walk-in cooler approximately 27 hrs prior to inspection. Operator date marked.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dish machine not in use. As per operator unit is out of order and in need of repair.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers stacked wet at equipment storage area. Operator separated container.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses throughout. Operator placed in clean sanitized containers.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water at 70F. Operator removed water.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in cooler. Employee removed.
Single-service bowls not stored inverted or protected from contamination at front counter. Operator turned bowls over.
Stored food not covered. Observed containers of lemon juice, minced garlic in walk-in cooler uncovered. Operator covered.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses throughout. Operator placed wipe cloths in sanitizing solution.
Dec 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate5 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 fish stored over ready to eat French fries in reach in freezer. Operator stored all items properly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in front counter cookline reach in. Operator stored all items properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter - cooked vegetables (73-75F - Hot Holding); falafel (72F - Hot Holding); beef (125-127F - Hot Holding). Per operator items hot holding approximately 2 hours. Operator placed items on Time as a Public Control.
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. Provided handout to operator.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Meat thawing in prep area hand sink. Operator removed.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.
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. 1 employee without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Employee filled out during inspection.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. A/C vents and return.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Per operator unit out of order. New unit on order.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Meat thawing in standing water. Operator moved to walk in to continue proper thawing.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. No test strips for sanitizer. Operator made chlorine solution 100ppm.
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.