Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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ROOTZBARNCAFE

7168 N UNIVERSITY DR · POMPANO BEACH · Broward County · FL 33321

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 26, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3692506
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13639879
DBPR license1623568

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken cold held at 44F in Atosa refrigerator. Per operator, chicken transfer back to cooler 1.5 hours prior to the inspection. Operator place ice pack on chicken. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried chicken hot held at 130F in food warmer. Per operator, chicken cooked 1 hour before the inspection. Operator increase the temperature on the unit. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 3

#11Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored inside hand washing sink in kitchen. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator replaced soap **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at 12:30 p.m., no date marked on cooked chicken stored in reach in cooler. Per operator, chicken cooked yesterday morning.

Basic 8

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout.

#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Observed accumulation of dust buildup on AC vents and ceiling tiles throughout.

#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored on food preparation table next to food items. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic14-36-5

Basic – Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. -Observed inside of chest freezer with exposed insulation.

#5Basic31B-04-4

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

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of grease buildup on cooking equipment.

#7Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed accumulation of grease buildup on walls behind cooking equipment . –

#8Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and sugar removed from the original containers not labeled.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 10:59 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
3 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
3 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.