CIRCUS (THE)
1461 SW 30 AVE · POMPANO BEACH · Broward County · FL 33069-1126
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – 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.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
01B-13-4High Priority – 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.
Intermediate 3
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.
53B-14-5Intermediate – 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.
41-17-4Intermediate –
Basic 13
14-01-5Basic – 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. **Corrected On-Site**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen Area
06-09-1Basic – 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.
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Plastic container of flour and plastic container of cooking oil stored on kitchen floor underneath spice rack.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf over flip top cooler **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4Basic – 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 **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Though out the kitchen **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food (flour) removed from original container not identified by common name.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 8, 2026 11:48 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.