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COSTA SUR CUBAN CAFE

640 E SAMPLE RD · POMPANO BEACH · Broward County · FL 33064

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 21, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3717286
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13755779
DBPR license1621956

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#3High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Observed Puddim (46F); flan (48F); rice pudding (48F) in front counter display cooler, stored overnight per operator. Not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale. 2. Observed black beans (46F) in reach in cooler in prep area, stored overnight per operator. Not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Observed Puddim (46F); flan (48F); rice pudding (48F) in front counter display cooler, stored overnight per operator. Not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale. 2. Observed black beans (46F) in reach in cooler in prep area, stored overnight per operator. Not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 3

#5Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning
#6Intermediate11-26-1

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. One new employee hired less than 60 days with no proof of signed employee reporting agreement. **Warning**

Warning
#7Intermediate02C-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 puddim, flan, and rice pudding prepared on site yesterday at 8am with no date marking at front counter display case. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 2

#1Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food storage area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in front counter display cooler. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:42 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.