MARS HOT CHICKEN
3146 NE 9 ST, Fort Lauderdale FL 33304 · 9549090561
Last inspected Sep 19, 2025 · 6 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Flip top - Mac and cheese (47-48F). Per operator item was prepared yesterday. Item not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Sep 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Flip top - Mac and cheese (47-48F). Per operator item was prepared yesterday. Item not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Flip top - Mac and cheese (47-48F). Per operator item was prepared yesterday. Item not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Front counter - milk - per operator opened 4 days ago. Operator date marked.
Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Back freezer- beef 41F, raw chicken 37F.
Jun 25, 2025Assigned to InspectorRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cookline flip top - Raw beef burgers stored over ready-to-eat sauces. Operator stored all items properly.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Front counter - milk - per operator opened 2 days ago. Operator date marked.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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, from hire date, without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Macaroni and cheese in freezer. Reviewed proper procedures with operator. Operator date marked.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter - ice cream scoop in water 68F. Operator removed.
Mar 20, 2025Inspection 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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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Bathrooms located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Drainboards or equivalent not large enough to accommodate all soiled and/or cleaned items.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided handout to operator.
Apr 3, 2024Inspection 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. - Hand sink next to triple sink. - Employee restroom. Operator replaced.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer around circulation fan.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Front counter - Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator made new solution. Chlorine 50ppm.
Aug 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented can present. One 28oz can of red roasted pimento peppers. See stop sale.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items stored with single service food utensils. Employee removed corrected on sight.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, on freezer fans.
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.