TACO STATION POMPANO INC
3432 E ATLANTIC BLVD · POMPANO BEACH · Broward County · FL 33062
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In flip top cooler, Cooked Chicken (50F – Heated Cooling). Per operator, food prepared 2 days ago and held in cooler. Food was discarded. See Stop Sale.
22-12-5High Priority – Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Employee cleaned thermometer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw calamari stored over pan of cooked chicken in flip top cooler in kitchen. Operator moved calamari to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In flip top cooler, Cooked Chicken (50F – Heated Cooling). Per operator, food prepared 2 days ago and held in cooler. Food was discarded. See Stop Sale.
41-15-5High Priority – Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine wiping cloth sanitizer stored in bucket at over 200 ppm. Operator discarded sanitizer, to prepare correct sanitizer. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 4
55-01-5Intermediate – Basic – Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt. Gratuity of 20 % of 4 or more listed on receipt, not listed on menu.
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. **Repeat Violation**
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In flip top cooler, Raw Fish (48F – Ambient Cooling) at 1 :45 pm, since 11:30 am to 51 F at 2:30 pm. Raw Shrimp (50F – Ambient Cooling) to 50 F at 2:30 pm. At this rate , proper cooling will not occur. Food was placed in ice to reach proper temperatures. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Serving tray stored in handwashing sink at bar. Manager removed tray from handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 3
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup without handle stored in bucket of Parmesan cheese on prep table. Employee discarded cup. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Clean utensil stored in container of standing water at 82 F on prep table at cook line. Employee discarded water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing signs in both bathrooms.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:18 PM.
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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.