MAD CHICKEN POMPANO
2233 E ATLANTIC BLVD, Pompano Beach FL 33062 · 954-864-8649
Last inspected Jun 24, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line, sliced tomatoes (50F - Cooling); shredded cheese (56F - Cooling). Employee stated held in cooler for less than two hours after prep. Employee moved to walk in cooler to quick chill
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,680
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2021011345 | Mar 6, 2021 | Jul 8, 2021 | $800 |
| 2--2020008811 | Feb 14, 2020 | May 26, 2020 | $400 |
| 2--2017013770 | Mar 15, 2017 | Apr 12, 2017 | $480 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jun 24, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 23, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee went outside to discard garbage, returned and changed gloves, and started preparing food without washing hands. Educated employee on proper handwashing procedures and employee washed hands and changed gloves.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Quaternary sanitizer in 3 compartment sink at 0 ppm. Operator corrected sanitizer to 200 ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over sauces in flip top cooler in kitchen. Operator moved chicken.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. FLIP TOP COOLER // Sliced Tomatoes (61F - Cold Holding); Sliced Cheese (62F - Cold Holding); Cole Slaw (63F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (68F - Cold Holding); Raw Chicken (55F - Cold Holding). Raw Chicken Wings (63F - Cold Holding); Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Foods held in walk in cooler overnight and moved to flip top cooler on cook line and held for approximately 30 minutes. All foods were moved back to walk in cooler.
No chemical test kit provided when using quaternary sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wall next to deep fryers soiled with grease and food debris.
Nov 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over hot sauce in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged for proper storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded Cheese (57F - Cold Holding);Sliced Cheese (59F - Cold Holding), per operator foods not prepped or portioned today. Foods held in walk in cooler,yesterday and brought to reach in cooler for approximately1 hour today. Manager placed back in walk in cooler to quick chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine soiled. Employee started cleaning ice machine.
Food stored on floor. Bin with breading for chicken stored on floor in kitchen. Manager removed from floor.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster to manager.
Jul 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. On cook line, coleslaw (45F - Cooling); cut lettuce (47F - Cooling). Operator stated held for less than two hours. Operator put ice to quick chill.
Jan 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Quaternary sanitizer 10pm. Instructed operator to redo sanitizer for three compartment sink
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line, sliced tomatoes (50F - Cooling); shredded cheese (56F - Cooling). Employee stated held in cooler for less than two hours after prep. Employee moved to walk in cooler to quick chill
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink by three compartment sink blocked by metal pan. Operator removed
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. Operator can not locate employee training
Jul 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. On cook line, raw chicken stored over dressings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line flip top cooler, sliced tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (51F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50 53F); macaroni and cheese (58F - Cold Holding). Operator stated held less than two hours.moved to walk in cooler
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at handwashing sink by three compartment sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored wet in bucket.
Apr 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by sheet trays by three compartment sink. Employee removed
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips for thee compartment sink available
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. By ice machine, cup used to dispense salt. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. Multiple boxes of fryer oil stored on floor by back door.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop laying in ice bin with handle in contact with ice. Operator removed and out to wash.
Jan 12, 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 used for purposes other than handwashing. By three compartment sink, hand wash sink blocked with spiked rags. Operator removed
Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler bucket stored on floor. Operator removed bucket
Oct 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Pipe by the reach in cooler by the cookline
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels missing in the kades restroom
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights not shielded over fryers and prep area
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign by the three compartment sink and restroom
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.