SNAPPER'S FISH AND CHICKEN
1405 W BROWARD BLVD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33312 · 954.467.1105
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live, small flying insects flying above garbage can in kitchen. 1 live, small flying insects flying around table in dining room. Operator killed, cleaned and sanitized area during inspection. Will be reviewed at the next routine inspection per M. Atassi.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2017024919 | Apr 26, 2017 | Jun 13, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. 1. House made Banana pudding made Monday no date marking. Operator dated.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1. Reach in cooler at front counter area, employee beverages and food containers stored on shelf above condiments for customers food orders.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by rear exit door.
Interior of reach in cooler gasket insulation in disrepair.
Dec 17, 2025Inspection 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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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to the soda dispenser, 2 canisters of CO2 are not secured. The chain was then wrapped around the canisters.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In the raw protein reach in cooler, bottles of water were stored on the shelves. The bottles were removed
Aug 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the bin of lemon pepper seasoning, a 2oz cup was stored inside. The cup was removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On the gasket of the reach in freezer by the back door.
Mar 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On the kitchen prep table, chicken wings (99F - Hot Holding). The wings were prepared approximately 30 minutes ago. The wings were placed on TPHC with a time mark applied.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 cooks with no hair restraint. The owner supplied hats.
Nov 7, 2024Inspection 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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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the bucket of rice, a cup without a handle was stored in the bin and used to dispense the product. The item was removed
Food stored on floor. Next to the front counter under a prep table, a bin of pre portioned sauces is stored in the floor. The bin was moved from the floor.
Jan 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Ceiling tile missing.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Jul 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live, small flying insects flying above garbage can in kitchen. 1 live, small flying insects flying around table in dining room. Operator killed, cleaned and sanitized area during inspection. Will be reviewed at the next routine inspection per M. Atassi.
Presence of insects. 1 dead bug on floor next to 3 compartment sink in kitchen. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized area during inspection.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. One hair on piece of raw fish inside reach in reach in kitchen. Operator discarded fish
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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/. Yassin Yassin missing certification.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment using Time for cooked chicken wings without a written procedure in cook line. Establishment has TPHC form but not filled out.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled by front counter. Operator labelled sanitizer.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in employee restroom and at front counter above register.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing watch in cook line.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind and under fryer in cook line.
Ice buildup on floor inside walk-in freezer.
Insect control device installed over sealed bottles ok watermelon syrup kitchen next to office area. Operator relocated cases of watermelon syrup.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers inverted during inspection in expo 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.