Snappers Fish and Chicken
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026
50
Score
Snappers Fish and Chicken appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 16, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to five violations.
“No paper towels” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Pompano Beach restaurant, which scores around 78. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
5
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 16, 2026
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
50
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Jun 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in bucket in between use
42-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In cook line, reach in freezer doors soiled with mold like substance
23-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On back prep area, standing water 73°F with in use utensils. Operator discarded water **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
86
Oct 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. On chemical shelf by three compartment sink, household insect killer present
41-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line, raw chicken (52F - Cooling). Operator stated held less than two hours. Moved to freezer for quick chill **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At front counter, soda machine soiled with mold like substance.
22-02-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At three compartment sink, chicken thawing in standing water. Operator turned on faucet with cold water. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
64
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler by three compartment sink, wings (45 53F - Cold Holding). Operator stated held less than two hours. Moved to freezer for quick chill. In reach in cooler on cook line, chicken (45F - Cold Holding); tilapia (43F - Cold Holding). Operator stated held less than two hours. Operator iced chicken and fish.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medicine stored on shelf above cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink on prep line, no soap available.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at handwashing sink at prep area.
31B-02-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In three compartment sink, chicken thawing in standing water. Operator turned water on **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
58
Jan 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired December 1, 2023. Operator renewed, conformation number 238604518 **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink next to three compartment sink, no paper towels provided. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer, boxes of chicken stored on floor. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Reach in freezer on cook line, frozen food uncovered. Operator put lids on containers **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
70
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. In reach in cooler, raw chicken (47°F - Cooling); raw fish (50F - Cooling); raw chicken wings (49°F - cooling) 10:40 raw chicken wings (45F - Cooling); raw fish (46F - Cooling) 11:30 Operator stated all items prepped at 6:00am, stored in buss-tubs stacked 5 high. Items not properly cooled to 41°f within four hours. Operator moved items to freezer to properly cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-06-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler, raw fish over cooked chicken wings. Operator removed raw fish and placed on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. At prep area, personal medicine on shelf with seasoning and single-use items. Operator removed.
41-07-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In reach in cooler, food items stored in heavy tubs stacked 5 high. Unable to cool items properly.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. At prep area, knives in disrepair with rust and damage. Operator removed.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In prep area, on standing shelf spray bottle has no label. Operator labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In cook line, reach in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
22-16-4
45
Aug 25, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb located next to 3 compartment sink.
29-34-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chlorine wipes stored on shelf above expo table.
41-10-4
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Hot shot stored in kitchen area.
41-05-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in cooks area. Hand sink next to dry shelf.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-05-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All cold holding units on cooks line
23-24-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on expo table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Fry Cook
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing grout throughout the entire kitchen area.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken flour stored in dry storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All cold holding units on cooks line.
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Large tub with frozen shrimp set out on prep table.
06-01-5
25
Oct 31, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. A container with raw fish stored above a container with crab cakes inside reach in cooler across from fryers and a container with raw fish stored above a container with cooked chicken wings inside tall reach in cooler next to reach in freezer. Operator stored properly all products **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bug spray stored above cans of ketchup inside dry storage room next to 3 compartment sink Operator removed and stored properly away from food **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.in all hand washing sink in the building. Operator provided paper towel for all locations **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed several containers with conch salad not dated marked inside display cooler front counter area. Per operator products prepared and stored for 48 hours. Operator dated marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-05-5
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food( soda boxes)On dry storage room next to 3 compartment sink. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
35B-08-4
Basic - 2 bags of flour stored on floor on flour storage room across from walk-in freezer. Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cooled Across from fryers
22-16-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Snappers Fish and Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Snappers Fish and Chicken on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Snappers Fish and Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Snappers Fish and Chicken.
How does Snappers Fish and Chicken compare to other restaurants in Pompano Beach?
Snappers Fish and Chicken most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Pompano Beach average of 78.
Has Snappers Fish and Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Snappers Fish and Chicken have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Snappers Fish and Chicken means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Snappers Fish and Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Snappers Fish and Chicken is inspected around three times per year on average.
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