Tilapia Fresh Fish and Chicken
Last inspected: Oct 6, 2025
55
Score
Going back to 2022, Tilapia Fresh Fish and Chicken has nine inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 6, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to eight violations.
Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
That's lower than the typical Pompano Beach restaurant, which scores around 78. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
55
Jul 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
47
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed slice of cheese cake with mold-like growth in display case.
01B-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed Raw chicken wings over bottle water in walk-in cooler. Operator placed chicken on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-11-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw fish over box of green peppers in walk-in cooler. Operator moved fish to lower shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic bleach substance not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with long hair engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on flip top cutting board Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Low boy on cook line shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on true reach in freezer.
14-11-5
43
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Ob raw shrimp over marinara cups and container of dug in walk-in cooler. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw fish over box of tomatoes. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw chicken over water bottles in walk-in cooler. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**
08A-11-5
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of raid flying insects on shelf by hand washing sink. Operator removed and discarded . **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on December 1 2023. Operator renewed at time of inspection conformation # 246009270 **Corrective Action Taken**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed right side of interior ice machine accumulation of black/green mold-like substance
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense fish mix,chicken mix,lemon pepper seasoning,seasoning salt. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Low boy cooler on cook line shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
37
Nov 17, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer solution at 200ppm. Operator changed out solution; now 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wiping cloth on cutting board. Operator placed in sanitizing bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-09-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce stored over ready-to-eat foods and dressings. Operator moved produce. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drinks in walk-in cooler. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
67
Aug 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
74
Feb 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler raw shell eggs stored over sauces- operator moved to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. At walk in freezer- deli meat ( ham) on floor - operator moved off floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour not labeled- operator labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
61
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in walk in cooler unclean.
36-34-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and lemon pepper containers not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups as scoops in flour. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tilapia Fresh Fish and Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tilapia Fresh Fish and Chicken on file is from Oct 6, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tilapia Fresh Fish and Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tilapia Fresh Fish and Chicken.
How does Tilapia Fresh Fish and Chicken compare to other restaurants in Pompano Beach?
Tilapia Fresh Fish and Chicken most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Pompano Beach average of 78.
Has Tilapia Fresh Fish and Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Tilapia Fresh Fish and Chicken have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tilapia Fresh Fish and Chicken means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Tilapia Fresh Fish and Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tilapia Fresh Fish and Chicken is inspected around three times per year on average.
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