MCGOWEN'S
310 N BROADWALK, Hollywood FL 33019
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best 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. Bulletin provided to be posted.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. In reach in cooler in kitchen, tilapia defrosted in reduced oxygen package. Operator stated defrosted less than three hours. Operator started to remove from package.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw open chicken over ready to eat fried in chest freezer. Operator properly stored food
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach under chest freezer. Observed two dead roaches in dry storage area away from food and food equipment. Operator cleaned and sanitized area
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at kitchen white stand up cooler
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 00ppm), employee made new solution, chlorine sanitizer at 50 ppm.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bar area- hand wash sink -no hot water provided. Employee fixed during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Large can of tomatoes on floor by storage. Employee moved to shelf.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. inside bucket, employee removed.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over ready to eat fries in chest freezer. Operator reorganized
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. white stand up cooler; sour creams (50F - Cold Holding). Per operator items placed in unit from other cooler less than four hours ago. Operator placed items in freezer to quick chill.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed big 6 with operator
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw fish stored over head of unwashed lettuce in white refrigerator in kitchen. Operator moved raw fish to lower shelf and stored correctly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef burger patties stored over raw fish inside white refrigerator in kitchen. Operator rearranged and stored foods correctly.
Fryer oil not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in kitchen. Operator elevated
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of cups on floor in dry storage area. Operator elevated
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Bulletin provided to be posted.
Food stored on floor. Containers of fryer oil on floor in kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both kitchen microwaves have food debris in them. Employee began to clean.
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