MUDDY WATERS RESTAURANT
2237 W HILLSBORO BLVD, Deerfield Beach FL 33442 · 954.428.6577
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired license 12/1/24 License expired less than sixty days Paid on account
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling where pipe goes into ceiling. Some ceiling tiles are not smooth and easy to clean.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No receptacle either lid in unisex restroom
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans being stacked wet.
Stored food not covered. Turkey burgers in walk in freezer uncovered. Manager cover burgers.
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Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour containers not labeled
Mar 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top on cook line at Cut tomatoes; (48F - Cold Holding); pasta (48F - Cold Holding), chef moved items to working cooler
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Burgers on menu has no asterisk
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls being used as a scoop in kitchen. Chef discarded bowl
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen has several acoustic ceiling tiles
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Some ceiling tiles in disrepair and holes in the ceiling tiles where pipes go into ceiling
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex restroom is missing a covered waste receptacle for women
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler on cook line has the mullion loose or falling not keeping a tight seal with the two doors.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Reach in cooler gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line are torn and ripped
Aug 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Multi door flip top cooler on the cook line at Corned beef; (46F - Cold Holding); fish (46F - Cold Holding); burger (46F - Cold Holding), chef moved items to working cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small bowls used as scoops. Chef discarded bowls.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Employee eating while preparing food. Employee Drink on prep table. Chef discarded soda cups.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Box of food on the floor in the walk in freezer. Managed picked up box.
Jul 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Jul 16, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two draw cooler on cook line at shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (46F - Cold Holding). Three door flip top cooler at burgers (48F - Cold Holding); fish (48F - Cold Holding); chicken (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding). Chef put ice on items and called for service.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked by garbage can. Chef moved
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation not wearing a hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint
Jun 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Hous sauce 5 lbs
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two door flip top cooler at beef (47F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (47F - Cold Holding), chef removed items to freezer and called for maintenance
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl being used as a ladle. Manager discarded and replaced with a ladle.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in kitchen with holes in the ceiling panels, above prep tables.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.opened and used bottle of water on prep table. Chef discarded bottle of water
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwashing sinks in restrooms. Manager replaced handwashing signs
Apr 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); chicken (46F - Cold Holding) at two draw cooler at cook line. Chef moved items to freezer. Chef stated items in unit after lunch 2 hours.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls being used instead of scoop to portion food. Chef discarded bowl
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Waste basket in the women's bathroom stalls have no lids for sanitary napkins disposal
Dec 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired license 12/1/24 License expired less than sixty days Paid on account
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler at ham (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (47F - Cold Holding), manager said a big order came in and rack was moved outside of cooler, manager moved items to walk-in freezer to cool quickly and called for maintenance.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. lobster bisque (119F - Hot Holding); tomato bisque (123F - Hot Holding) on steam table not heated before putting on steam table. Manager reheated items to 174°, 177°
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Manager stated that they did not date yesterday's tags, she corrected issue.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fishin plastic bags was left on counter to thaw, Fish; (44F - Cold Holding), manager moved to cooler
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados with stickers, Manager removed stickers and washed avocados
Jul 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. diced tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); cheese (53F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (53F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two draw flip top cooler on the cook line at diced tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); cheese (53F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (53F - Cold Holding) see stop sale
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. For email
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handle was not secure on the sink in kitchen. Person tighten screw and it was in working order
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Oct 24, 2023Inspection 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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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottles with chemicals not labeled manager labeled bottles
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Chef discarded bowls
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Manager replaced and post employee hand wash sign
Jul 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw scallop stored above cooked potatoes in cook line flip top. Operator reorganized
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. ROP tuna stored in ROP fully thawed on cook line.
Clam/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Recent tags not marked with last date served. Discussed with operator
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns soiled at bar, iced tea nozzle soiled at drink station. Operator cleaned and sanitized
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/ CFM arrived at time of inspection
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. ROP tuna stored in ROP fully thawed on cook line. See Stop Sale
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.