Anchor Fish & Chicken
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
74
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Anchor Fish & Chicken stretching back to 2023. Anchor Fish & Chicken was last inspected on Jan 26, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about 10 violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Lauderhill restaurants. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
74
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in white freezer has build up of ice and frost. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: Observed same. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
95
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
May 27, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over dressings in Coca Cola cooler. Employee moved eggs to bottom shelf of cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - 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.
11-27-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employee closed bathroom door **Corrected On-Site**
32-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Frigidaire Refrigerator handle
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent above dry storage rack
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Employee posted restaurant license **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle containing 1/4 bottle of drinking water located on top of prep table. Employee dis card bottle **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
58
May 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed operator rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands
12A-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted expired on December 1 2024
50-09-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed multiple cakes slices and pie slices in customer self serve reach in at front counter.
02D-03-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
14-73-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open water bottle stored in reach in cooler operator discarded
12B-13-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Though out the kitchen
21-12-4
50
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
39
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed beef stored in contact with t shirt to go bags in Emerson reach in freezer.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed chicken gizzards not commercially packaged over okra and onion rings In Emerson reach in freezer. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over bag of onions in reach in cooler. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On mop sink located outside kitchen door
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in bathroom. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Operator closed **Corrected On-Site**
32-02-4
39
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler raw conch strips over RTE dressing and iceberg lettuce. Operator moved to lower shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed operator rinse a whole tomato at the hand wash sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - 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. Renard Fleuridor
53B-01-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open plastic water bottle in Frigidaire reach in cooler.
12B-13-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on kitchen counter.
21-10-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken wings being thawed in standing water at three compartment sink Operator turned on water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
61
Jun 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Anchor Fish & Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Anchor Fish & Chicken on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Anchor Fish & Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Anchor Fish & Chicken.
How does Anchor Fish & Chicken compare to other restaurants in Lauderhill?
Anchor Fish & Chicken most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lauderhill average of 75.
Has Anchor Fish & Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Anchor Fish & Chicken have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Anchor Fish & Chicken means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Anchor Fish & Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Anchor Fish & Chicken is inspected around four times per year on average.
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