CIRCUS (THE)
1461 SW 30 AVE, POMPANO BEACH, FL 33069-1126
License #1608095
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Mixed Health Record
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CIRCUS (THE) in POMPANO BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 83 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on July 23, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 12 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 10 of them so far.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on July 23, 2026 shows 10 observation rows: 3 critical, 1 major, and 6 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed
- [16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator unable to provide chemical test kits for chlorine and quaternary at time of inspection
- [29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at cook line flip top
- [22-08-4] Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets heavily soiled at cook line flip top
- [23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at cook line flip top
- [36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Observed 4 missing ceiling tiles in dining room area
- [02C-01-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked chicken wings stored in walk in cooler date marked 7/8. See Stop Sale
- [01B-24-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked chicken wings stored in walk in cooler date marked 7/8. See stop sale.
- [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak stored above cooked corn dogs in reach in cooler on cook line, operator reorganized
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