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LA TERRAZA CUBANA

3428 E ATLANTIC BLVD · POMPANO BEACH · Broward County · FL 33062

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 19, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3691924
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13634722
DBPR license1624631

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority9 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#7High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of tomato sauce severely dented on rack in kitchen. Manager discarded. See Stop Sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#8High Priority01B-07-4

High Priority – Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Raw whole zucchini stored in walk in cooler, with black, mold like substance. Manager discarded. See Stop Sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#9High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork stored over box of cooked croquettes in walk in freezer. Manager moved raw pork to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over cooked beef in walk in cooler. Manager moved raw pork to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 9

#11Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – 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. Emailed poster to operator. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1).Cutting boards throughout kitchen soiled with black, mold like substance. 2),Soda nozzle soiled with black, mold like substance. Employee cleaned and sanitized nozzle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#13Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink in kitchen blocked with pans. Manager removed pans from sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#14Intermediate27-06-4

Intermediate – No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Water heater turned off during inspection. **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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 new employees, hired for less than two weeks without signed Employee Health Forms. Emailed form to operator. **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap not accessible in soap holder at handwashing sink in kitchen. Manager provided soap. **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. 1).Interior of microwave with rust. 2). Shelves of walk in cooler rusted. **Warning**

Warning
#19Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at handwashing sink. Water heater turned off at time of inspection. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor of walk in cooler soiled with food debris. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Bags of rice and black beans stored on floor in kitchen. Manager removed food from floor. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#4Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Two ice scoops with handles down in ice machine at bar. Employee placed scoops upright. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with grease and food debris. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of walk in cooler soiled with black , mold like substance. **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 11:33 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
3 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
3 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.