Snappers Fish & Chicken #16

7150 W Mcnab Rd, North Lauderdale, FL 33068

Seafood

Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Snappers Fish & Chicken #16, the earliest from 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 7, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.

“No paper towels” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to other North Lauderdale restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 7, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Provided poster to operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-07: Provided poster to operator. **Time Extended**

11-03-5

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 poster to operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-07: Provided poster to operator. **Time Extended**

11-27-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee engaging in food preparations not wearing hair restraint. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-07: Observed same. **Time Extended**

13-03-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided poster to operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-07: Provided poster to operator. **Time Extended**

51-13-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line , hood filters soiled with grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-07: Observed same. **Time Extended**

23-03-4

Feb 2, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Sep 18, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Apr 2, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 1, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 7 violations

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed in kitchen. **Warning**

35A-02-7

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored next to raw shrimp in low boy cooler across from cook line. PIC removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-20-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed next to cook line, fried wings (54-62F - Cold Holding). Per person in charge item has been out of temperature for temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator advised to hold items on time as a public health control for safety. Form sent to operator. **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink next to drive through used to hold hand bag, and scoop. Employee removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at both hand wash sinks. PIC replaced paper towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing chlorine and degreaser above three compartment sink. PIC labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

41-17-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table under dry storage shelf. Employee placed in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

21-12-4

Oct 2, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-02-4

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

31B-04-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Snappers Fish & Chicken #16 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Snappers Fish & Chicken #16 on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Snappers Fish & Chicken #16?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Snappers Fish & Chicken #16.

How does Snappers Fish & Chicken #16 compare to other restaurants in North Lauderdale?

Snappers Fish & Chicken #16 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the North Lauderdale average of 76.

Has Snappers Fish & Chicken #16's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Snappers Fish & Chicken #16 have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Snappers Fish & Chicken #16 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 Snappers Fish & Chicken #16 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Snappers Fish & Chicken #16 is inspected around four times per year on average.

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