Mr. Shrimp Cajun Kitchen
Last inspected: Oct 20, 2025
82
Score
Mr. Shrimp Cajun Kitchen has been inspected nine times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 20, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
“Employee with no hair restraint while engaging” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Compared to the broader Pompano Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 78, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
78
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxed French fries on floor in walk in freezer. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of two door reach-in-cooler opposite the fryers in kitchen.
29-49-6
90
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on cutting board at flip top cooler in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on cutting board at flip top cooler in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable throughout kitchen and prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable throughout kitchen and prep area. **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-11-4
90
Jul 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
33
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of dead insects, on control devices. Fly tape, with accumulated flies in dry storage area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-06-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at the flip top cooler opposite the fryers in the kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags stored on shelf with flour and seasonings in dry storage area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gasket on reach in cooler door opposite fryers in kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives.
14-55-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored on floor next to mop sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
70
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Quat sanitizer at the three comp sink tested at 0ppm. Operator refilled sink and tested at 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker at mop sink by back door.
29-42-4
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.
53B-13-5
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. Provided operator poster. Operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on food prep table in ware washing area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees working at the cookline without hair restraints.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored under dripping vent in the walk in cooler. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-52-4
50
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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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 chicken over raw fish, chef moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two door flip top cooler on cook line at grouper, fish, chicken, (48-53F - Cold Holding), chef stated items less than three hours, restaurant only opened two hours ago, moved items to reach in freezer and called for maintenance.
03A-02-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
70
Sep 27, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mr. Shrimp Cajun Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mr. Shrimp Cajun Kitchen on file is from Oct 20, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mr. Shrimp Cajun Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mr. Shrimp Cajun Kitchen.
How does Mr. Shrimp Cajun Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Pompano Beach?
Mr. Shrimp Cajun Kitchen most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Pompano Beach average of 78.
Has Mr. Shrimp Cajun Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mr. Shrimp Cajun Kitchen have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mr. Shrimp Cajun Kitchen 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 Mr. Shrimp Cajun Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mr. Shrimp Cajun Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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