LA FORKETTA
1255 S POWERLINE RD · POMPANO BEACH · Broward County · FL 33069
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. 4 cans of whole peeled tomatoes dented. See stop sale. **Warning**
22-41-4High 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**
08A-02-6High 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**
12A-09-4High 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**
41-10-4High 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**
Intermediate 1
31A-11-4Intermediate – 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**
Basic 3
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust. Observed in kitchen area **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed at residential combo reach in freezer section **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Multiple breads stored in reach in freezers uncovered **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:30 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.