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2781 E ATLANTIC BLVD · POMPANO BEACH · Broward County · FL 33062

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 24, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3622922
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10916665
DBPR license1623923

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate6 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 4

#7High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher touch hose at mop sink and 5en handle clean dish ware. Educated employee on proper hand washing. Employee washed hands and put on gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Observed flip top cooler 3// cooked potatoes (48F – Cold Holding); pico de gallo (50F – Cold Holding); raw shrimp (46F – Cold Holding) at cook line. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Foods stored in cooler overnight. See stop sale. 2) Observed cooked squash (46F – Cold Holding); pork sauce (46F – Cold Holding); pizza sauce (46F – Cold Holding); spinach dip (46F – Cold Holding). Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Foods stored in cooler overnight. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Observed flip top cooler 3// cooked potatoes (48F – Cold Holding); pico de gallo (50F – Cold Holding); raw shrimp (46F – Cold Holding) at cook line. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Foods stored in cooler overnight. See stop sale. 2) Observed cooked squash (46F – Cold Holding); pork sauce (46F – Cold Holding); pizza sauce (46F – Cold Holding); spinach dip (46F – Cold Holding). Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Foods stored in cooler overnight. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#10High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker installed on splitter attachment on mop sink faucet. Operator removed splitter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 2

#11Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bar mat stored inside back bar hand wash sink. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing pink unknown solution stored under dish machine. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic12B-09-5

Basic – Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed employee handling clean silverware at expo line, while chewing gum. Employee disposed gum. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic12B-12-5

Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from open cup at cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on ice machine door in disrepair. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop stored inside server station ice bin, handle in contact with ice. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under cutting board at cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. 1) Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink next to dish pit. Operator provided. 2) Observed no hand wash sign at front bar hand wash sink. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 5:05 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
3 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)

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