Mad Chicken
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
64
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Mad Chicken, the earliest from 2022. On Dec 17, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
The city-wide average sits at 80, which Mad Chicken's 64 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
74
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary ammonium test kit present
16-37-1
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris.
22-08-4
86
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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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**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quat test kit present.
16-37-1
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**
25-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Employee secured tank **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
70
Jul 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
64
May 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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
16-33-4
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**
31B-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink next to Ice Machine
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
74
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee savannah correia **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: At time of call inspection all food handlers employed under 60 days.
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle under hand sink in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
82
Dec 27, 2022
Complaint Full
3 critical violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-2
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter hot line - Chinese cabbage (119F - Hot Holding) held under 2 hours - moved to stove to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); empty chlorine container replaced recheck Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
64
Nov 9, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. make table - marinated boiled eggs (44-47F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held over 4 hours - see stop sale. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. make table - marinated boiled eggs (44-47F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held over 4 hours - see stop sale.
01B-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Self service soda machine back plate.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator removed open water from reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mad Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mad Chicken on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mad Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mad Chicken.
How does Mad Chicken compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Mad Chicken most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Mad Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mad Chicken have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mad 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 Mad Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mad Chicken is inspected around four times per year on average.
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