MAD CHICKEN

Based on 8 health inspections, MAD CHICKEN in FORT LAUDERDALE has earned a 3.4/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 8 reports on file

3045 N FEDERAL HWY, SUITE B & C

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)

Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/17/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13504840

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 2 basic

10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee removed scoop Corrected On-Site
36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind 3Compartment sink
22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee added Quaternary ammonium to solution until 200ppm was reached. Corrected On-Site
31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink next to Ice Machine Employee replaced soap Corrected On-Site
41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle located at front counter contains a bluish liquid identified as a cleaner . Employee labeled spray bottle Corrected On-Site

8/26/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10882905

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 2 basic

22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink next to ice machine Blocked by trolly and metal rack. Employee removed items blocking handwash sink Corrected On-Site
31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink next to ice machine. Employee replace soap Corrected On-Site

3/19/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10802474

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris.
16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary ammonium test kit present

10/7/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8834341

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 2 basic

51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Employee secured tank Corrected On-Site
25-09-4:Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Plastic knives and forks at front counter. Employee removed items and placed them behind counter Corrected On-Site
08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs sitting on top of Packaged cheese. Eggs moved to bottom shelf of reach in cooler Corrected On-Site
16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quat test kit present.

7/19/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8729616

Met Inspection Standards

3 int, 3 basic

13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
25-02-4:Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by mop sink
31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee replaced paper towel
41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle contains blue liquid identified as sanitizer located on Front Counter Shelf

5/21/2024· 1y 9mo ago

Visit ID: 8676831

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 2 basic

31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink next to Ice Machine
42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
16-33-4:Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. No Quaternary test strip to available to check sanitizer at 3 Compartment sink
31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. aHand wash sink next to Ice machine Operator replaced paper towels Corrected On-Site

3/21/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8637824

Met Inspection Standards

N/A:No Violations Were Observed

3/21/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8594092

Facility Temporarily Closed

1 high, 4 basic

36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cook line, ware washing area and prep area.
29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor drain at three compartment draining very slowly and overflowing with waste water.
29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water three-compartment sink.
42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
28-26-5:High Priority - Waste water backing up through floor drains onto kitchen floor, ware washing area under three compartment sink and at cook line under fryer Observed waste water seeping through partition wall into dry storage area at front counter Observed employee walking through waste water from ware washing area to cook line Observed cardboards used to cover waste water at cook line