Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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LA FORKETTA

1255 S POWERLINE RD · POMPANO BEACH · Broward County · FL 33069

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 27, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3715436
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13753929
DBPR license1622863

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority1 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#4High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. 4 cans of whole peeled tomatoes dented. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#5High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Operator attempted to prime sanitizer. Sanitizer will not prime. Operator called for service. Instructed operator to set up three compartment sink for manual sanitizing **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#6High 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 veal not in original packaging stored above cooked meatballs in reach in freezer, operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handle raw chicken with gloved hands then proceed to handle utensils without removing gloves and washing hands. Instructed employee to move utensils to ware washing area, remove gloves and wash hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of wd40 stored on shelf with cutting boards, above slicer. Operator moved to chemical storage area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 1

#9Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing and rinsing water pitcher at hand wash sink. Instructed employee to move pitcher to ware washing area. Discussed with operator **Warning**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust. Observed in kitchen area **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed at residential combo reach in freezer section **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Multiple breads stored in reach in freezers uncovered **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:30 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.