MR MOO BARBECUE
196 N FEDERAL HWY, Deerfield Beach FL 33441 · 7863286186
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 16 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Raw chicken not in its original package stored over raw pork in reach in freezer by cookline. Operator reorganized.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $2,080
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023022616 | Apr 14, 2023 | Jul 13, 2023 | $400 |
| 2--2019029043 | May 31, 2019 | Dec 17, 2019 | $800 |
| 2--2018010951 | Feb 1, 2018 | May 22, 2018 | $880 |
Inspection history
16 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters at cookline in kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop sink basin.
Oct 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. Observed opened case of raw shell eggs stored on shelf above fully cooked bacon bits and margarine in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at flip top cooler opposite cookline in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters at grill in kitchen.
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters at cookline in kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed cooked chicken not marked with date and time of packaging. Operator labeled with date and time of packaging.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in bucket near mop sink.
Mar 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator vacuum packaging seasoned raw chicken at retail without HACCP plan.
Oct 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 18, 2024Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. 1. Cutting board at the flip top reach in cooler opposite cookline.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing.
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gasket on reach in cooler opposite cookline.
Floor soiled has accumulation of debris, underneath cookline in the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Reach in cooler door gaskets opposite cookline soiled with black mold like substance. 2. Hood filters above cookline. 3. Bottom of the reach in freezer next to cook line.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Soiled wet wiping cloth on cutting board opposite cook line.
Jan 17, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1. 20 rodent droppings observed on shelf at the cookline. 2. 6 rodent droppings on floor in front of cookline. 3. 1 rodent dropping on reach in freezer door in kitchen. 4. 3 rodent droppings on shelf with single serve lids. 5. 10 rodent droppings next to rice cooker in kitchen. 6. 6 rodent droppings on top storage shelf above reach in freezer. 7. At least 50 in ware washing area. 8. 10 on shelf opposite cookline.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. 1. Cutting board at the flip top reach in cooler opposite cookline.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing.
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gasket on reach in cooler opposite cookline.
Floor soiled has accumulation of debris, underneath cookline in the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Reach in cooler door gaskets opposite cookline soiled with black mold like substance. 2. Hood filters above cookline. 3. Bottom of the reach in freezer next to cook line.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Soiled wet wiping cloth on cutting board opposite cook line.
Jan 16, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 11 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Brown paper bags used in pans as food liners.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1. 20 rodent droppings observed on shelf at the cookline. 2. 6 rodent droppings on floor in front of cookline. 3. 1 rodent dropping on reach in freezer door in kitchen. 4. 3 rodent droppings on shelf with single serve lids. 5. 10 rodent droppings next to rice cooker in kitchen. 6. 6 rodent droppings on top storage shelf above reach in freezer. 7. At least 50 in ware washing area. 8. 10 on shelf opposite cookline.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. 1. Cutting board at the flip top reach in cooler opposite cookline.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic bag hanging on faucet and hooks in the hand sink in the ware wash area.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic single use container used to scoop dry rice, on food prep table in prep area.
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gasket on reach in cooler opposite cookline.
Floor soiled has accumulation of debris, underneath cookline in the kitchen.
In-use knife stored in cracks between reach in cooler and food prep table. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Reach in cooler door gaskets opposite cookline soiled with black mold like substance. 2. Hood filters above cookline. 3. Bottom of the reach in freezer next to cook line.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Soiled wet wiping cloth on cutting board opposite cook line.
Dec 6, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Observed - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Observed - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler opposite cook line.
Observed - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. 1. Hood filters above cookline. 2. Reach in cooler door gaskets, opposite cookline. 3. Storage rack by cook line. 4. Storage rack by triple sink.
Observed - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe beneath triple sink basin leaking into container on the floor.
Observed - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. 1. Wall behind cookline. 2. Wall behind triple sink.
Dec 6, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 5, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 17 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
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. Raw chicken not in its original package stored over raw pork in reach in freezer by cookline. Operator reorganized.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1. Over 50 rodent droppings underneath storage rack by triple sink in food prep area. 2. Over 50 rodent droppings on pan stored at food prep sink. 3. 2 rodent droppings at the entrance to the establishment. 4. 8 rodent droppings on floor of customer waiting area. 5. 2 rodent dropping on chair by front counter. 6. 1 rodent dropping inside spoon hanging on prep table in kitchen. 7. 5 rodent dropping underneath microwave on storage rack in kitchen. 8. 10 droppings in front of triple sink. 9. 5 rodent dropping on five gallon oil bucket in kitchen. 10. 10 rodent dropping on floor in front of cookline in the kitchen. 11. 15 rodent droppings on opened bag of flour on floor in food prep area. 12. Over 25 rodent droppings on boxes, shelves in dry storage at front counter.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, cutting board opposite cookline.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Food utensils stored on top of hand sink basin.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No soap provided at handwash sink by the triple sink. Operator provided.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler opposite cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in the ceiling tile above walk in cooler.
Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Ash tray with two cigarette butts stored on rack with food utensils by triple sink in prep area.
Food stored on floor. 1. Container of mushrooms on floor in walk in cooler. 2. Opened bag of flour stored on floor by back door.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board on food prep table opposite triple sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. 1. Hood filters above cookline. 2. Reach in cooler door gaskets, opposite cookline. 3. Storage rack by cook line. 4. Storage rack by triple sink.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe beneath triple sink basin leaking into container on the floor.
Soiled floors, underneath cookline in kitchen.
Stored food not covered in the walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. 1. Wall behind cookline. 2. Wall behind triple sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board opposite cook line.
Dec 4, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 17 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
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. Raw chicken not in its original package stored over raw pork in reach in freezer by cookline. Operator reorganized.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1. Over 50 rodent droppings underneath storage rack by triple sink in food prep area. 2. Over 50 rodent droppings on pan stored at food prep sink. 3. 2 rodent droppings at the entrance to the establishment. 4. 8 rodent droppings on floor of customer waiting area. 5. 2 rodent dropping on chair by front counter. 6. 1 rodent dropping inside spoon hanging on prep table in kitchen. 7. 5 rodent dropping underneath microwave on storage rack in kitchen. 8. 10 droppings in front of triple sink. 9. 5 rodent dropping on five gallon oil bucket in kitchen. 10. 10 rodent dropping on floor in front of cookline in the kitchen. 11. 15 rodent droppings on opened bag of flour on floor in food prep area. 12. Over 25 rodent droppings on boxes, shelves in dry storage at front counter.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, cutting board opposite cookline.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Food utensils stored on top of hand sink basin.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No soap provided at handwash sink by the triple sink. Operator provided.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler opposite cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in the ceiling tile above walk in cooler.
Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Ash tray with two cigarette butts stored on rack with food utensils by triple sink in prep area.
Food stored on floor. 1. Container of mushrooms on floor in walk in cooler. 2. Opened bag of flour stored on floor by back door.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board on food prep table opposite triple sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. 1. Hood filters above cookline. 2. Reach in cooler door gaskets, opposite cookline. 3. Storage rack by cook line. 4. Storage rack by triple sink.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe beneath triple sink basin leaking into container on the floor.
Soiled floors, underneath cookline in kitchen.
Stored food not covered in the walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. 1. Wall behind cookline. 2. Wall behind triple sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board opposite cook line.
Dec 2, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 17 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
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. Raw chicken not in its original package stored over raw pork in reach in freezer by cookline. Operator reorganized.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1. Over 50 rodent droppings underneath storage rack by triple sink in food prep area. 2. Over 50 rodent droppings on pan stored at food prep sink. 3. 2 rodent droppings at the entrance to the establishment. 4. 8 rodent droppings on floor of customer waiting area. 5. 2 rodent dropping on chair by front counter. 6. 1 rodent dropping inside spoon hanging on prep table in kitchen. 7. 5 rodent dropping underneath microwave on storage rack in kitchen. 8. 10 droppings in front of triple sink. 9. 5 rodent dropping on five gallon oil bucket in kitchen. 10. 10 rodent dropping on floor in front of cookline in the kitchen. 11. 15 rodent droppings on opened bag of flour on floor in food prep area. 12. Over 25 rodent droppings on boxes, shelves in dry storage at front counter.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, cutting board opposite cookline.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Food utensils stored on top of hand sink basin.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No soap provided at handwash sink by the triple sink. Operator provided.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler opposite cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in the ceiling tile above walk in cooler.
Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Ash tray with two cigarette butts stored on rack with food utensils by triple sink in prep area.
Food stored on floor. 1. Container of mushrooms on floor in walk in cooler. 2. Opened bag of flour stored on floor by back door.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board on food prep table opposite triple sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. 1. Hood filters above cookline. 2. Reach in cooler door gaskets, opposite cookline. 3. Storage rack by cook line. 4. Storage rack by triple sink.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe beneath triple sink basin leaking into container on the floor.
Soiled floors, underneath cookline in kitchen.
Stored food not covered in the walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. 1. Wall behind cookline. 2. Wall behind triple sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board opposite cook line.
Dec 1, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 17 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
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. Raw chicken not in its original package stored over raw pork in reach in freezer by cookline. Operator reorganized.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1. Over 50 rodent droppings underneath storage rack by triple sink in food prep area. 2. Over 50 rodent droppings on pan stored at food prep sink. 3. 2 rodent droppings at the entrance to the establishment. 4. 8 rodent droppings on floor of customer waiting area. 5. 2 rodent dropping on chair by front counter. 6. 1 rodent dropping inside spoon hanging on prep table in kitchen. 7. 5 rodent dropping underneath microwave on storage rack in kitchen. 8. 10 droppings in front of triple sink. 9. 5 rodent dropping on five gallon oil bucket in kitchen. 10. 10 rodent dropping on floor in front of cookline in the kitchen. 11. 15 rodent droppings on opened bag of flour on floor in food prep area. 12. Over 25 rodent droppings on boxes, shelves in dry storage at front counter.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, cutting board opposite cookline.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Food utensils stored on top of hand sink basin.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No soap provided at handwash sink by the triple sink. Operator provided.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler opposite cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in the ceiling tile above walk in cooler.
Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Ash tray with two cigarette butts stored on rack with food utensils by triple sink in prep area.
Food stored on floor. 1. Container of mushrooms on floor in walk in cooler. 2. Opened bag of flour stored on floor by back door.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board on food prep table opposite triple sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. 1. Hood filters above cookline. 2. Reach in cooler door gaskets, opposite cookline. 3. Storage rack by cook line. 4. Storage rack by triple sink.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe beneath triple sink basin leaking into container on the floor.
Soiled floors, underneath cookline in kitchen.
Stored food not covered in the walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. 1. Wall behind cookline. 2. Wall behind triple sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board opposite cook line.
Nov 28, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 17 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
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. Raw chicken not in its original package stored over raw pork in reach in freezer by cookline. Operator reorganized.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1. Over 50 rodent droppings underneath storage rack by triple sink in food prep area. 2. Over 50 rodent droppings on pan stored at food prep sink. 3. 2 rodent droppings at the entrance to the establishment. 4. 8 rodent droppings on floor of customer waiting area. 5. 2 rodent dropping on chair by front counter. 6. 1 rodent dropping inside spoon hanging on prep table in kitchen. 7. 5 rodent dropping underneath microwave on storage rack in kitchen. 8. 10 droppings in front of triple sink. 9. 5 rodent dropping on five gallon oil bucket in kitchen. 10. 10 rodent dropping on floor in front of cookline in the kitchen. 11. 15 rodent droppings on opened bag of flour on floor in food prep area. 12. Over 25 rodent droppings on boxes, shelves in dry storage at front counter.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, cutting board opposite cookline.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Food utensils stored on top of hand sink basin.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No soap provided at handwash sink by the triple sink. Operator provided.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler opposite cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in the ceiling tile above walk in cooler.
Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Ash tray with two cigarette butts stored on rack with food utensils by triple sink in prep area.
Food stored on floor. 1. Container of mushrooms on floor in walk in cooler. 2. Opened bag of flour stored on floor by back door.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board on food prep table opposite triple sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. 1. Hood filters above cookline. 2. Reach in cooler door gaskets, opposite cookline. 3. Storage rack by cook line. 4. Storage rack by triple sink.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe beneath triple sink basin leaking into container on the floor.
Soiled floors, underneath cookline in kitchen.
Stored food not covered in the walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. 1. Wall behind cookline. 2. Wall behind triple sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board opposite cook line.
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.