MAD CHICKEN
1100 N FEDERAL HWY, Hollywood FL 33020 · 9548648649
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $640
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024037734 | Jun 6, 2024 | Sep 23, 2024 | $640 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 17, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In DAIRY 3 DOOR reach in cooler - block queso cheese (47F - Cold Holding); sliced cheddar cheese (48F - Cold Holding); half and half (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cabbage mix (49F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding). Per manager, none prepared or portioned today and all in unit more than 24 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In DAIRY 3 DOOR reach in cooler - block queso cheese (47F - Cold Holding); sliced cheddar cheese (48F - Cold Holding); half and half (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cabbage mix (49F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding). Per manager, none prepared or portioned today and all in unit more than 24 hours. See stop sale.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter hand sink. Manager replace.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle at front counter. Manager labeled as degreaser.
Jan 14, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In ice bath opposite cookline, raw chicken tenders (50-56F - Cold Holding) under no temperature or time control. Observed container sitting on top of ice. Per manager, chicken out of cooler approximately 1 hour. Manager moved chicken to reach in to rechill.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags hanging on dry goods rack by spice containers and above bagged rice.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris in top of microwave.
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink tested at 0ppm quaternary. Sanitizer dispenser empty. Operator changed and remade. Retested at 200ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above cheese in cook line flip top. Operator reorganized
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding) being held at room temperature with no temperature control at breading station. Discussed proper use of ice with tcs foods. Operator states item has been out for less than 1 hour. Operator moved to reach in cooler
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.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed in kitchen are above prep table, operator removed and discarded
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Operator started to move to storage shed, inside
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris. Observed behind cook line flip top for
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at three compartment sink
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 2 cans of wd40 stored on shelf with dry storage items. Operator properly stored
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice scoop holder soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 81F at front counter hand wash sink
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed at cook line flip top. Operator removed and discarded
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at wall across from ice machine, next to back door
Jul 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. In tabletop steam well, commercial mac and cheese (88-137F - Initial Reheating). Per person in charge, reheating since 11:00am. Employee moved food to flat top to completely reheat rapidly to 135F.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of pickles on floor by reach in freezers.
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Commercial mac and cheese on cart by reach in freezer at 36F. Employee began to transfer food to pans to place in fliptop cooler.
Hole in or other damage to wall/ceiling. Hole in ceiling above 3 door glassfront cooler in back storage area.
Jun 6, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Apr 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken cold held in glass doors refrigerator at 47F. Per operator, chicken placed in unit 45 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice pack on chicken for quick chill.
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.
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 certification expired on 04/01/2024.
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.
Food stored on floor. Observed containers with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed takeout containers stored on kitchen floor.
Oct 5, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 4, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler shredded cheese (58F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (68F - Cold Holding); cut romaine (68F - Cold Holding); cut iceberg (72F - Cold Holding). coleslaw (72F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (72F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (72F - Cold Holding) Per operator held less than one hour. Ambient temperature of cooler is 72F. Operator placed items in reach in cooler
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Emailed bulletin
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 bulletin
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test strips.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Equipment in poor repair. Flip top cooler not cooling. Per operator a call has been placed to fix
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of frying oil stored on the floor Observed a case of plastic bottle water on the floor in front of the fresh food three door reach in.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil tongs stored in standing water of 85F on make table
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located next to ice machine.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop being stored in mop bucket
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.