CIRCUS (THE)

Name: CIRCUS (THE)
Address: 1461 SW 30 AVE, POMPANO BEACH, FL, 33069-1126, US
Rating: 83.9

1461 SW 30 AVE, POMPANO BEACH, FL 33069-1126

License #1608095

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83.9 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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CIRCUS (THE) in POMPANO BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 83.9 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 14, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 39 total violations — 6 critical, 7 major, 26 minor.

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The latest inspection on October 14, 2025 shows 21 observation rows: 3 critical, 5 major, and 13 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish (cod)bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Employee could not locate.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed box of chicken wings 41F on counter at room temperature.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in the kitchen.
[13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on doors of reach in freezer a black mold like substance.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed plastic cook cooking oil stored on kitchen floor.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
[53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Though out the kitchen.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked diced chicken (108F - Hot Holding) in a container stored on top of a container of soup. Per employee held out of temperature less than 30 minutes. Employee placed on char grill to reheat.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food (flour)removed from original container not identified by common name.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In the kitchen
[03D-01-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed Mashed potatoes 116F @3:25 cooling since 3:10 rechecked 110F at this rate mashed potatoes will not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Employee placed in reach in freezer to rapidly chill.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelf above flip top cooler.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed 2 bus tubs of cooked chicken wings in walk in cooler. Employee stated prepare 10/12/2025. Employee date marked.
[06-09-1] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish (cod)bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale.

Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open water bottle in reach in freezer. Operator removed
[21-10-4] Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Spray bottles of toxic substances unlabeled, chemicals improperly stored, sanitizer above maximum allowed concentration, medicine improperly stored.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[22-08-4] Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen Area
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish Cod fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food (flour) removed from original container not identified by common name.
[06-09-1] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish Cod fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf over flip top cooler
[53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic soufflé cup with no handle in marinara sauce and pink sauce Observed in rice container bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice. Operator removed.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Plastic container of flour and plastic container of cooking oil stored on kitchen floor underneath spice rack.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Though out the kitchen
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored on top of a container of sliced onions. Observed raw chicken breast stored on top of cooked chicken wings. Operator stored correctly.

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