LA FORKETTA
1255 S POWERLINE RD · POMPANO BEACH · Broward County · FL 33069
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
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. Chlorine 0 Ppm . Operator primed rechecked 100 Ppm **Corrected On-Site**
12A-19-4High Priority – Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee turn on cold water faucet and wash hands.
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed Non-food grade paper/paper towels in contact with breaded chicken in maxx gold reach in cooler.
Intermediate 4
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Corn starch and butter mix.
02C-04-5Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed egg plant francais per employee removed from 24 hours. Not date marked
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef cubes per employee prepared 12/02 not date marked.
Basic 6
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Valpro reach in freezer
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board **Repeat Violation**
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating a carrot in the dishwasher station
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed front counter display case shelves with food particles **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed multiple containers of stored food not covered in maxx gold reach in freezer.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed whole fish 31F and veal shanks 35F out on the counter in prep area stored at room temperature.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 17, 2026 7:55 AM.
Violation category totals
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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.