THE KESTER
1200-1208 N OCEAN BLVD · POMPANO BEACH · Broward County · FL 33062
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw shrimp stored over box of cookie dough in True reach in freezer in back room. Employee moved raw shrimp to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
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).House made salsa prepared on 2/22/26, ( 10 days ago), stored in walk in cooler. 2). House made cheese sauce prepared on 2/21/26,( 11 days ago), stored in walk in cooler. Educated employee on proper storage date and foods were discarded. See Stop Sale.
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. 1).House made salsa prepared on 2/22/26, ( 10 days ago), stored in walk in cooler. 2). House made cheese sauce prepared on 2/21/26,( 11 days ago), stored in walk in cooler. Educated employee on proper storage date and foods were discarded. See Stop Sale.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1). Raw salmon stored in flip top cooler at cook line at 64 F. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today. Food stored in walk in cooler, and moved to flip top cooler today and held for approximately 30 minutes. Advised employee to move food back to walk in cooler, and food was moved to walk in cooler to quick chill. 2). Butter packs stored at buffet cold counter at 50 F. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today. Food held in reach in cooler, and moved to buffet counter approximately 1 hour ago. Food was moved back to reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic 2
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on prep table. Employee moved beverage from prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor at cook line in kitchen. Employee placed bucket on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 10:38 PM.
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.