CHEF DEE'S
3919 N FEDERAL HWY · POMPANO BEACH · Broward County · FL 33064
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw beef stored on container of cheese in reach in cooler in prep area. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 1. Plate and spoon in hand sink basin in kitchen. 2. Scouring pad and food debris in hand sink basin by triple sink. Operator cleared both sink basins. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-04-5Intermediate – Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Sashimi appetizer, Tuna Tataki, Spicy Tuna Tartar, Yellowfin tuna Tartar, Hamachi Jalapeño, Tuna Martini ceviche, Lollipop, assorted Rolls, and sushi sashimi entrees are not identified as having a hidden raw ingredient on menu. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator Time as a Public Health form, operator completed form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 10
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee personal bottle of lemonade stored with cleaned utensils on shelf above triple sink. Operator discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. 1. Boxed crackers and plastic bucket of ginger stored on the floor in dry storage area. 2. Plastic containers of malt vinegar stored on the floor underneath food prep table by cookline in kitchen. **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses in the kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-36-5Basic – Interior of refrigerator has exposed insulation. Two door reach in cooler door interior, opposite cookline. **Warning**
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. "Hot" knob not working at hand wash sink in kitchen. **Warning**
14-20-4Basic – Ripped and soiled tin foil used as shelf cover on food prep table next to cook line in kitchen. **Warning**
14-12-4Basic – Utensils in poor condition. Two spatulas at the cook line with melted handles in use. **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on food prep table in kitchen and on cutting board at sushi prep. **Warning**
21-09-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean on shelf under cook line equipment. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 10, 2026 1:09 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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3 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.