Mad Chicken in Fort Lauderdale

Last inspected:

3045 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306
Overview

Mad Chicken in Fort Lauderdale has been inspected 21 times on record, accumulating 92 violations—an average of 4.4 per inspection, slightly below Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Disciplinary action was taken once, resulting in a $400 fine. High-priority violations have included improper hand and arm washing, inadequate cooking temperatures, water supply issues, and failure to provide consumer advisories for items like raw or undercooked proteins. Consumer advisory violations appeared repeatedly across recent inspections in 2024 and 2025, indicating a recurring pattern. An emergency order was recommended on March 21, 2024 due to water supply concerns, but the facility complied on callback the same day. The most recent inspection on December 17, 2025 documented 15 violations across approved food source, consumer advisory, and cooking temperature categories, but was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

21Inspections
92Violations
0Closures
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Mad Chicken in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 4.4 violations / inspection 4.4 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg 4.52 violations / inspection 4.52 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Broward County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Mad Chicken in Fort Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Mad Chicken in Fort Lauderdale
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2024017564 $400.00 Mar 21, 2024 Miami (Doral)

Mad Chicken in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)

— 3 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 5 inspections16 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

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Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 3 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

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Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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Intermediate Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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Intermediate Violations

Mad Chicken in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mad Chicken in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
Mad Chicken in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 17, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Mad Chicken in Fort Lauderdale?
The most frequently cited violations at Mad Chicken in Fort Lauderdale are: Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has Mad Chicken in Fort Lauderdale had?
Mad Chicken in Fort Lauderdale has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Mad Chicken in Fort Lauderdale find?
Mad Chicken in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on December 17, 2025 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Mad Chicken in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
No, Mad Chicken in Fort Lauderdale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
Has Mad Chicken in Fort Lauderdale faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Mad Chicken in Fort Lauderdale has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has Mad Chicken in Fort Lauderdale been fined?
Mad Chicken in Fort Lauderdale has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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