MUDDY WATERS RESTAURANT
2237 West Hillsboro Boulevard
Deerfield Beach, Florida, 33442
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 5 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).
Inspection on 10/24/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
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. Chef discarded bowls Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Manager replaced and post employee hand wash sign Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottles with chemicals not labeled manager labeled bottles Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/24/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/6/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
1
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - 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
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - 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 Corrected On-Site
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - 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.
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Recent tags not marked with last date served. Discussed with operator Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - 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 Corrected On-Site
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - 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 Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/6/2023 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 1 basic).