Mcgowen's

310 N Broadwalk, Hollywood, FL 33019

American

Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Mcgowen's eight times, with records going back to 2022. Mcgowen's was last inspected on Mar 19, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Among Hollywood restaurants, the typical score is 75; Mcgowen's is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 19, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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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. In reach in cooler in kitchen, tilapia defrosted in reduced oxygen package. Operator stated defrosted less than three hours. Operator started to remove from package.

06-09-1

Dec 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw open chicken over ready to eat fried in chest freezer. Operator properly stored food **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at kitchen white stand up cooler

29-49-6

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach under chest freezer. Observed two dead roaches in dry storage area away from food and food equipment. Operator cleaned and sanitized area **Corrected On-Site**

35A-03-4

Mar 24, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 00ppm), employee made new solution, chlorine sanitizer at 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-42-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bar area- hand wash sink -no hot water provided. Employee fixed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Large can of tomatoes on floor by storage . Employee moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area

31B-04-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. inside bucket, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Mar 10, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Jan 3, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef burger patties stored over raw fish inside white refrigerator in kitchen. Operator rearranged and stored foods correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw fish stored over head of unwashed lettuce in white refrigerator in kitchen. Operator moved raw fish to lower shelf and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of cups on floor in dry storage area. Operator elevated **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - Fryer oil not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in kitchen. Operator elevated **Corrected On-Site**

08B-47-4

Sep 1, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Jan 6, 2023

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food

FL-09

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Dec 9, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In corner fridge in kitchen, containers of raw burgers and raw fish above containers of raw onions and tomatoes. Employee rearranged all items for proper separation. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour on prep shelf in kitchen not labeled. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In handicap restroom.

32-12-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcgowen's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcgowen's on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcgowen's?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mcgowen's.

How does Mcgowen's compare to other restaurants in Hollywood?

Mcgowen's most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Hollywood average of 75.

Has Mcgowen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mcgowen's have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mcgowen's 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 Mcgowen's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mcgowen's is inspected around two times per year on average.

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