MR. SHRIMP CAJUN KITCHEN
4891 N FEDERAL HWY, Pompano Beach FL 33064 · 954-531-1341
Last inspected Oct 20, 2025 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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 operator poster. Operator posted.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Oct 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wet blue wiping towel in hand sink basin in kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting board at flip top cooler opposite cookline in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of. Ron stored on the floor in walk in freezer
Jul 23, 2025Inspection 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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Spray bottle containing red toxic substance not labeled and stored at hand sink in kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at flip top cooler opposite fryers in kitchen.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning stored on cleaned utensil rack in warewash area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket in storage area.
Nov 5, 2024Inspection 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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Food stored on floor. Observed boxed French fries on floor in walk in freezer. Operator reorganized.
Standing water in bottom of two door reach-in-cooler opposite the fryers in kitchen.
Sep 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on cutting board at flip top cooler in kitchen.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable throughout kitchen and prep area.
Jul 10, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw shrimp with gloves hands, changed gloves, then handled clean food utensils without handwashing. Reviewed proper handwashing with employee. Employee washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp/fish batter (84F - Cold Holding), made with milk and eggs per operator. Stored in cold water at the batter station in kitchen. Prepared today per operator. Operator dumped water and filled container with ice to chill below 41F.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked potato (107F - Hot Holding) and cooked corn (125F - Hot Holding) on the stove top under no temperature control. Operator turned on flame at the stove to reheat food to 135F or higher.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Four employees present and working with food.
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. Three new employees working in the kitchen and prep area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on cutting board at flip top cooler in kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Three employees preparing food in the kitchen and prep area without hair restraints.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable throughout kitchen and prep area.
Food stored on floor. Container of sugar packets stored on the floor at the front counter.
Light not functioning. One light not functioning at hood above cookline.
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives, observed in prep room near triple sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored on floor by mop sink.
Nov 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Accumulation of dead insects, on control devices. Fly tape, with accumulated flies in dry storage area. Operator removed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at the flip top cooler opposite the fryers in the kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags stored on shelf with flour and seasonings in dry storage area. Operator removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation in the kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gasket on reach in cooler door opposite fryers in kitchen.
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored on floor next to mop sink. Operator removed.
Sep 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Quat sanitizer at the three comp sink tested at 0ppm. Operator refilled sink and tested at 200 ppm.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker at mop sink by back door.
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 operator poster. Operator posted.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on food prep table in ware washing area. Operator removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees working at the cookline without hair restraints.
Food stored under dripping vent in the walk in cooler. Operator reorganized.
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.