SNAPPERS FISH & CHICKEN #16
7150 W MCNAB RD, North Lauderdale FL 33068
Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2024
OCT 24
APR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
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4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Observed in kitchen.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 7, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Provided poster to operator.
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 poster to operator.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee engaging in food preparations not wearing hair restraint.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided poster to operator.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, hood filters soiled with grease.
Feb 2, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment license expired since December 1st, 2025. Establishment is open and serving food to the public.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler, raw conch stored over cooked beans. Operator reorganized storing conch to the lower shelf.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Provided poster to operator.
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 poster to operator.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager Abdul alkareem.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink next to triple sink in kitchen. Operator replenished during the inspection.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed establishment serving raw conch salad without consumer advisory. Operator posted consumer advisory during the inspection.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee engaging in food preparations not wearing hair restraint.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided poster to operator.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, hood filters soiled with grease.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at cook line, low boy reach in cooler has standing water.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed at cook line, Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper range reading 0 ppm. Sanitizer that establishment is using isn't reading. Operator purchased bottle of chlorine during the inspection. Remade solution to 100ppm chlorine.
Sep 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At kitchen dry storage rack, #10 can of black beans dented. Operator discarded.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At kitchen cook line, Raw chicken, raw steak stored over cooked Mac n cheese in freezer not all commercially packaged. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At kitchen 3 compartment sink area, unlabeled spray bottle containing degreaser. Advised operator of proper labeling of spray bottles. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. At kitchen cook line, low boy refrigerator doors for raw chicken, raw fish, and raw shrimp, doors visibly soiled.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At kitchen cook line, microwave visibly soiled with accumulation of food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At kitchen next to fryer, wire rack holding tongs is soiled with food debris, dust, and grease.
Apr 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 1, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed in kitchen.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored next to raw shrimp in low boy cooler across from cook line. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed next to cook line, fried wings (54-62F - Cold Holding). Per person in charge item has been out of temperature for temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator advised to hold items on time as a public health control for safety. Form sent to operator.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink next to drive through used to hold hand bag, and scoop. Employee removed and stored appropriately.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at both hand wash sinks. PIC replaced paper towel.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing chlorine and degreaser above three compartment sink. PIC labeled bottles.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table under dry storage shelf. Employee placed in sanitizer solution.
Oct 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
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.