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 dateMarch 15, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3414395
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8584730
DBPR license1608095

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate10 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 1

#11High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags in use for celery and limes in walk-in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#12Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no clean up plan for vomit/diarrhea.

Basic 10

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed women's bathroom door not tight fitting.

#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small container used to scoop gravy at steam table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles with food residue throughout.

#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of food debris on floor in walk-in cooler.

#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed box of cabbage stored on floor in kitchen area and bucket of pickles on floor in walk-in cooler.

#6Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink at bar area.

#7Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve bowls not inverted next to steam table. Operator turned over. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#8Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled throughout kitchen area.

#9Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking at triple sink in kitchen area.

#10Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet washcloths not in sanitizer solution throughout. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:15 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
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.