MAD CHICKEN
3045 N FEDERAL HWY, Fort Lauderdale FL 33306 · 9548648649
Last inspected Dec 17, 2025 · 10 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Waste water backing up through floor drains onto kitchen floor, ware washing area under three compartment sink and at cook line under fryer Observed waste water seeping through partition wall into dry storage area at front counter Observed employee walking through waste water from ware washing area to cook line Observed cardboards used to cover waste water at cook line
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024017564 | Mar 21, 2024 | Jul 29, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee added Quaternary ammonium to solution until 200ppm was reached.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink next to Ice Machine Employee replaced soap
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle located at front counter contains a bluish liquid identified as a cleaner. Employee labeled spray bottle
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee removed scoop
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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind 3Compartment sink
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink next to ice machine Blocked by trolly and metal rack. Employee removed items blocking handwash sink
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink next to ice machine. Employee replace soap
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary ammonium test kit present
Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs sitting on top of Packaged cheese. Eggs moved to bottom shelf of reach in cooler
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quat test kit present.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Employee secured tank
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Plastic knives and forks at front counter. Employee removed items and placed them behind counter
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by mop sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee replaced paper towel
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle contains blue liquid identified as sanitizer located on Front Counter Shelf
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. No Quaternary test strip to available to check sanitizer at 3 Compartment sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. aHand wash sink next to Ice machine Operator replaced paper towels
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink next to Ice Machine
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Ordered shut on the spot. 5 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Waste water backing up through floor drains onto kitchen floor, ware washing area under three compartment sink and at cook line under fryer Observed waste water seeping through partition wall into dry storage area at front counter Observed employee walking through waste water from ware washing area to cook line Observed cardboards used to cover waste water at cook line
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cook line, ware washing area and prep area.
Standing water in floor drain at three compartment draining very slowly and overflowing with waste water.
Standing water or very slow draining water three-compartment sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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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. Employee savannah correia
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle under hand sink in kitchen.
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.