Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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CHEF DEE'S

3919 N FEDERAL HWY · POMPANO BEACH · Broward County · FL 33064

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 2, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3661505
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13508132
DBPR license1610622

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedSeptember 2, 2025 2:34 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedSeptember 3, 2025 11:58 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#11High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. Three live roaches observed crawling on sides of prep table opposite cookline in kitchen. 2. One live roach crawling under reach in cooler in prep area in kitchen. 3. Four live roaches observed running underneath triple sink and dish machine in kitchen. 4. One live roach crawling on lid on floor in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#12High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb at threaded faucet on front exterior next to restaurant entrance door. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#13Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#14Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 10

#1Basic32-02-4

Basic – Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Observed at bathroom next to kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at bathroom next to kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal bowl with no handles observed stored in tempura batter on shelf at prep table. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen and prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic24-26-4

Basic – Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed cleaned cutting board stored on floor next to reach in cooler in prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1. One dead roach on floor in front of cookline in kitchen. 2. One dead roach observed on cleaned utensil storage rack next to plates above flip top cooler in kitchen. 3. One dead roach observed inside reach in cooler on bottom shelf in prep area. 4. One dead roach in reach in cooler opposite cookline in kitchen. 5. One dead roach under ice machine in prep area. 6. Two dead roaches on bottom shelf in dry storage area. 7. One dead roach on floor in front of reach in cooler behind bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Sauce pan storage shelf next to cookline in kitchen. 2. Heavy soil and food debris around cookline equipment in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic21-10-4

Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed stored at the cookline in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#10Basic51-11-4

Basic – Three Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured behind bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:26 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
3 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
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.