Snapper's Fish & Chicken
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
64
Score
Going back to 2022, Snapper's Fish & Chicken has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Feb 19, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “no paper towels” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Compared to other Lauderhill restaurants (averaging 75), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Oct 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
50
Aug 12, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw hamburger patties over raw lobster tails in reach in freezer. Operator placed raw hamburger patties on lower shelf.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (71F - Cold Holding) on fry station taken from walk-in cooler and placed at fry station. Per operator held out of temperature less than two hours. Employee placed in reach in freezer to cool rapidly. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In unisex bathroom. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on low boy cooler art torn.
14-11-5
64
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. - Prep table across from frying area. Observed fried chicken held at room temperature 74F. Per operator, items were cooling since approximately 2:00pm but were not placed in cooler or freezer to allow proper cooling. Item did not make it to 70F within 2 hours. See stop sale.
03D-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. - Prep table across from frying area. Observed fried chicken held at room temperature 74F. Per operator, items were cooling since approximately 2:00pm but were not placed in cooler or freezer to allow proper cooling. Item did not make it to 70F within 2 hours. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.- Prep table across from frying area. Observed fried chicken held at room temperature 74F. Per operator, items were cooling since approximately 2:00pm but were not placed in cooler or freezer to allow proper cooling. Item did not make it to 70F within 2 hours. See stop sale.
03D-15-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Front counter prep table. Observed employee cell phone on prep table. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk-in freezer. Manager removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Back of kitchen. Observed approximately 4 dead roaches behind white standing freezer. Manager removed and sanitized area. Observed two dead roaches in tub of water below low boy. Manager discarded water and sanitized tub. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed o hand washing sign at sink next to 3 compartment sink.
31B-04-4
55
Aug 17, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
25
May 23, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
67
Nov 21, 2022
Complaint Full
5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink next to front counter. Observed at hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Operator provided soap at both hand wash sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cheesecake at front counter reach in cooler not date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink in kitchen next to front counter. Observed at hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed to go cup in container of lemon pepper seasoning with no handle. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris on equipment door handles. Observed at reach in cooler across from fryers.
23-24-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on the edge of the flat top grill in kitchen. Operator moved cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers french fries being stored directly on floor in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bathroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease and food debris. Observed at reach in cooler gaskets on cook-line across from fryer.
23-03-4
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed raw chicken being prepped in 3 compartment sink, exposed to splash from hand wash sink in kitchen next to walk in cooler.
08B-54-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Snapper's Fish & Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Snapper's Fish & Chicken on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Snapper's Fish & Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Snapper's Fish & Chicken.
How does Snapper's Fish & Chicken compare to other restaurants in Lauderhill?
Snapper's Fish & Chicken most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Lauderhill average of 75.
Has Snapper's Fish & Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Snapper's Fish & Chicken have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Snapper's Fish & Chicken 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 Snapper's Fish & Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Snapper's Fish & Chicken is inspected around two times per year on average.
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