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EL JALAPENO FELIZ AT POMPANO

105 SW 6 ST · POMPANO BEACH · Broward County · FL 33060-7917

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 8, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3367714
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8386974
DBPR license1611778

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#6High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. At cook line, employee handled raw beef and chicken then changed tasks, changed gloves no hand wash. **Warning**

Warning
#7High Priority41-05-4

High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. On top of ice machine, raid killer stored. **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in sliding glass door, raw ground beef not commercially packed stored over ready to eat chicken. Operator moved beef to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 3

#9Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At bar, hand wash sink blocked by cups and plastic containers. Operator moved items. Employee dumped drink in hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10Intermediate53B-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
#11Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink., sink next to stove, handle broken. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 5

#1Basic21-05-5

Basic – Cloth used as a food-contact surface. On cook line, cloth used to cover masa. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic08B-36-4

Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust, mushrooms under paper towel holder. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. In kitchen next to reach in coolers, bag of onions stored on floor. Operator moves to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At bar, utensils in standing water 73F. In kitchen on cook line, utensils in standing water 70F Operator emptied water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. On prep line, chicken and soup thawing on counter. Operator moved to sink to run under water. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:18 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.