Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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SAVEUR TROPICAL RESTAURANT

515 NE 24 ST · POMPANO BEACH · Broward County · FL 33064

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 31, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3328245
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8347502
DBPR license1609502

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedOctober 31, 2023 12:23 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedNovember 2, 2023 4:34 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority4 Intermediate16 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical26 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#17High Priority12A-20-4

High Priority – Employee washed hands with no soap. Employees observed dipping hands in a bucket of bleach and water, drying with paper towels, and returning to food prep. **Warning**

Warning
#18High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. 10 live roaches under clean utensil storage rack by triple sink in storage area. 2. 4 live roaches inside can opener at the food prep table in the kitchen. 3. 2 live roaches on floor by chest freezer in dry storage area. 4. One live on food prep table in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#19High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee collecting money from customer wearing gloves and returned to packaging customer to go plates without Handwash. **Warning**

Warning
#20High 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. Pikliz (76F), cut lettuce (71F), cut tomato (71F), tostones (72F) at 11:00am, on food prep table under no temperature control for more than four hours per operator. Food prepped or portioned today. See Stop Sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#21High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pikliz (76F), cut lettuce (71F), cut tomato (71F), tostones (72F) at 11:00am, on food prep table under no temperature control for more than four hours per operator. Food prepped or portioned today. See Stop Sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#22High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink outside by back door. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 4

#23Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris on can opener blade in the kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#24Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**

Warning
#25Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#26Intermediate53B-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

Basic 16

#1Basic24-07-4

Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Cleaned pots and food utensils stored on a chair lined with soiled trash bag next to reach in freezer in dry storage. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1. One dead roach on floor in food prep in front of reach in cooler. 2. Two dead roaches on floor in walk-in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Underneath handsink by the triple sink. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. 1. Floor soiled under cookline in the kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles in disrepair. On kitchen floor in front of cookline equipment. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in wall. At the front counter. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic22-15-5

Basic – In-use utensil stored in 135 degree Fahrenheit water not cleaned at least once every 24 hours or when the utensil has an accumulation of soil residue, whichever occurs first. Utensils stored in water 77° at food prep table in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic38-07-4

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

Repeat ViolationWarning
#10Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic29-20-5

Basic – Standing water at the mop sink outside by back door. **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic22-37-4

Basic – Three-compartment sink used for warewashing not cleaned before use as a food preparation sink. Employee observed prepping food at a soiled triple sink filled with soiled dishes. **Warning**

Warning
#14Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease and food debris. 1. Wall soiled next to fryers kitchen. 2. Wall soiled behind cookline in the kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#15Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe at the handsink. **Warning**

Warning
#16Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the food prep table next to cookline in the kitchen. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:28 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
3 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
5 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.