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
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
03D-01-5High Priority – 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-13-4High Priority – 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. **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6High Priority – 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 5
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Employee could not locate.
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelf above flip top cooler.
02C-02-5Intermediate – 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.
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. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 13
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In the kitchen
06-09-1Basic – 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. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
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. Observed plastic cook cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in the kitchen.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on doors of reach in freezer a black mold like substance.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed box of chicken wings 41F on counter at room temperature.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves
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 August 20, 2026 3:24 PM.
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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.