Mars Hot Chicken in Fort Lauderdale
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3146 Ne 9 St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304Mars Hot Chicken in Fort Lauderdale has accumulated 131 violations across 28 inspections since 2016, averaging 4.7 per visit. The facility has not been shut down or faced disciplinary actions. The most frequent violations involve employee health policies, proper hand and arm washing, and employee health reporting. Recent inspections from 2025 show ongoing compliance issues, with the June warning followed by another inspection in September citing 4 violations including 2 high-priority items.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Mars Hot Chicken in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
Mars Hot Chicken in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 4 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Assigned to Inspector
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections23 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Mars Hot Chicken in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Mars Hot Chicken in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
- Mars Hot Chicken in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 19, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Mars Hot Chicken in Fort Lauderdale?
- The most frequently cited violations at Mars Hot Chicken in Fort Lauderdale are: Employee health policy, Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Mars Hot Chicken in Fort Lauderdale had?
- Mars Hot Chicken in Fort Lauderdale has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Mars Hot Chicken in Fort Lauderdale find?
- Mars Hot Chicken in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on September 19, 2025 with 4 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Mars Hot Chicken in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
- No, Mars Hot Chicken in Fort Lauderdale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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