Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CIRCUS (THE)

1461 SW 30 AVE · POMPANO BEACH · Broward County · FL 33069-1126

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 23, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3753220
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13791722
DBPR license1608095

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#9High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – 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 **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – 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

Stop Sale
#11High Priority01B-24-5

High Priority – 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.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 1

#12Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – 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 **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 8

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at cook line flip top

#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed 4 missing ceiling tiles in dining room area

#3Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed on cook line

#4Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets heavily soiled at cook line flip top

#7Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at 1 door stainless reach in cooler on cook line

#8Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at cook line flip top

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:26 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.