MALULO'S INTERNATIONAL SEAFOOD INC
900 E ATLANTIC BLVD STE #1, Pompano Beach FL 33060 · 954.785.0014
Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Business license expired on 12/01/2025.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over empanadas with cooked seafood and empanada dough in reach in freezer. Operator rearranged food for proper storage.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan of raw fish stored over containers of chicken broth and sauces in reach in cooler. Operator rearranged food for proper storage.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged 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. In Frigidaire reach in cooler, raw fish thawing in Reduced Oxygen Packaging bag, bearing label to remove bag before thawing. Fish being thawed for approximately 6 hours. Fish was discarded. See Stop Sale.
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 poster to operator.
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No chlorine test strips provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta prepared 2 days ago, not dated in Frigidaire reach in cooler. Operator dated.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile with hole above dry storage rack in kitchen.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged 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. In Frigidaire reach in cooler, raw fish thawing in Reduced Oxygen Packaging bag, bearing label to remove bag before thawing. Fish being thawed for approximately 6 hours. Fish was discarded. See Stop Sale.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee's cellphone stored on cutting board on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed cell phone from cutting board.
Food stored on floor. Several gallons of oil stored on floor in kitchen. Advised operator to remove food from floor.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall behind dishwasher.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided poster to operator.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwashing sink in kitchen with loose faucet.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls throughout kitchen soiled with food debris.
Feb 4, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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 poster to manager.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles throughout kitchen soiled with dust.
Equipment in poor repair. Lid in chest white freezer in kitchen in disrepair.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet loose at handwashing sink in kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled with food debris throughout kitchen.
Dec 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Business license expired on 12/01/2025.
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 poster to manager.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of microwave ( small ) soiled with food debris.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Interior of two microwaves with rust.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta made on Sunday, (2 days ago ), not dated in reach in cooler. Manager dated.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing degreaser, not labelled on rack in kitchen. Manager labeled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles throughout kitchen soiled with dust.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor behind dishwasher in kitchen and two dead roaches under counter in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Lid in chest white freezer in kitchen in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Container of corn stored on floor under counter in kitchen. Manager placed on shelf.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet loose at handwashing sink in kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken being thawed on stool in kitchen. Chicken temperature at 30 F. Manager placed chicken in sink and continued thawing under cold running water.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled with food debris throughout kitchen.
Jul 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Dishwasher soiled with food debris and line scale.
Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer, stored food not covered.
Nov 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer, raw chicken stored over ready to eat empanadas
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer, raw chicken stored over raw beef.
Food stored on floor. In kitchen by microwave, fryer oil stored on floor.
Aug 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked with sanitizer bucket by back door
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. On cook line, light shield on two lights missing.
Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer, stored food not covered.
Jan 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired December 1st 2023 Operator renewed license at time of inspection.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw duck stored over raw fish and raw whole muscle beef. Operator moved duck to lower shelf.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches behind reach in freezer by back door. Operator cleaned up roaches.
Oct 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager filled paper towels
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. No light shielding in kitchen
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
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.