MUDDY WATERS RESTAURANT
2237 West Hillsboro Boulevard
Deerfield Beach, Florida, 33442
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/15/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls being used instead of scoop to portion food. Chef discarded bowl **Corrected On-Site**
- 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Waste basket in the women's bathroom stalls have no lids for sanitary napkins disposal
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/15/2025 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 12/9/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 06-01-5:Basic - 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
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados with stickers, Manager removed stickers and washed avocados **Corrected On-Site**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired license 12/1/24 License expired less than sixty days Paid on account **Corrected On-Site**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - 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° **Corrected On-Site**
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Manager stated that they did not date yesterday's tags, she corrected issue. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/9/2024 revealed 6 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/8/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
1
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - 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)
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - 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.
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - 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 **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/8/2024 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 1 basic).