Mad Chicken
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
78
Score
Going back to 2023, Mad Chicken has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jan 14, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
Mad Chicken's latest score of 78 sits above the Hollywood average of 75. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
78
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 2 cans of wd40 stored on shelf with dry storage items. Operator properly stored **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice scoop holder soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 81F at front counter hand wash sink
27-16-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at wall across from ice machine, next to back door **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed at cook line flip top. Operator removed and discarded **Corrected On-Site**
35B-08-4
64
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Jun 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-06: At the time of callback inspection, No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler shredded cheese (58F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (68F - Cold Holding); cut romaine (68F - Cold Holding); cut iceberg (72F - Cold Holding). coleslaw (72F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (72F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (72F - Cold Holding) Per operator held less than one hour. Ambient temperature of cooler is 72F. Operator placed items in reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Emailed bulletin **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-03-5
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. Emailed bulletin **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test strips. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop being stored in mop bucket **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Flip top cooler not cooling. Per operator a call has been placed to fix **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of frying oil stored on the floor Observed a case of plastic bottle water on the floor in front of the fresh food three door reach in. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil tongs stored in standing water of 85F on make table **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located next to ice machine. **Warning**
31B-04-4
45
Mar 3, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mad Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mad Chicken on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
How does Mad Chicken compare to other restaurants in Hollywood?
Mad Chicken most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Hollywood average of 75.
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 low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mad Chicken means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Mad Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mad Chicken is inspected around three times per year on average.
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