DI FARINA
1913 1915 E ATLANTIC BLVD · POMPANO BEACH · Broward County · FL 33060
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine at 0 ppm after three attempts. Advised manager to discontinue use of machine. Establishment using three compartment sink to sanitize dishes until dish machine is repaired. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw steak stored over raw salmon in walk in cooler. Employee rearranged for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. 1). Marinara prepared and dated on 10/16/25 ( 8 days), stored in walk in cooler. 2). Pesto sauce prepared and dated 9/30/25 ( 24 days), stored in walk in cooler. 3) House made Caesar dressing made and dated on 10/14/25 ( 10 days), stored in walk in cooler. 4). Créme Brûlée made and dated on 10/14/25 ( 10 days), stored in walk in cooler. Employee discarded all items. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
01B-24-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. 1). Marinara prepared and dated on 10/16/25 ( 8 days), stored in walk in cooler. 2). Pesto sauce prepared and dated 9/30/25 ( 24 days), stored in walk in cooler. 3) House made Caesar dressing made and dated on 10/14/25 ( 10 days), stored in walk in cooler 4). Créme Brûlée made and dated on 10/14/25 ( 10 days), stored in walk in cooler. Employee discarded all items. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
Intermediate 7
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. Provided poster to operator and displayed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Certified food manager certification expired on 5/25/25, ( Rodrigo Crespo -issued 5/25/20). **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Tabletop can opener soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test strips available to check triple sink at establishment . No chlorine test strips available for dishwasher.. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Two employees hired less than a week with no food handlers certification and no signed employee health forms. Provided forms to manager. **Warning**
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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. Two employees without food handler training, hired less than 60 days. **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta cooked 2 days ago , per operator, not dated. Operator dated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 5
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean utensils not inverted in cutlery rack stored on prep table in kitchen. Employee inverted utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee 's phone stored on prep table next to cutting board. Employee removed phone. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Bucket of chicken base stored on kitchen floor and boxes of bread rolls stored on floor in walk in freezer. Employee removed food items from floor and placed on shelves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in container of water at 72 F on rack in kitchen. Employee discarded water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave in kitchen soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 7:52 AM.
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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.