GOURMET CREOLE
416 NE 36 ST · POMPANO BEACH · Broward County · FL 33064
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 1. Pikliz (51F); meat gravy (58F); spaghetti (51F); legume (53F); cooked pork (51F); cooked turkey (51F); cooked beef (46F); lalo (58F); and rice and beans (51F) stored overnight per operator in reach in cooler in the kitchen. Not portioned or prepared today. All foods observed covered and in deep containers. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5High 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. Pikliz (51F); meat gravy (58F); spaghetti (51F); legume (53F); cooked pork (51F); cooked turkey (51F); cooked beef (46F); lalo (58F); and rice and beans (51F) stored overnight per operator in reach in cooler in the kitchen. Not portioned or prepared today. All foods observed covered and in deep containers. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Green banana (125F – Hot Holding) on grill next to the cookline in the kitchen, under no temperature control. Operator placed on the stove top to reheat food to 135F or higher. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 1
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed foods stored, overnight per operator, in deep containers and covered with lids or plastic wrap. **Warning**
Basic 12
14-45-4Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves, on bottom shelf of food prep table and underneath microwave opposite cook line. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen and prep areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler in kitchen. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, underneath food storage rack in kitchen. **Warning**
14-47-4Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Reach in cooler exterior plastic peeling, holes in several areas, no longer smooth and easily cleanable. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Food storage rack in kitchen. **Warning**
21-10-4Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed stored on food prep table opposite cook line and with clean utensils on cleaned utensil storage rack in ware wash area. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Container of salt stored on bottom shelf of food prep table uncovered. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables stored over peeled garlic and open can of tomato paste in two door reach in cooler in the kitchen. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, next to food prep sink and food storage rack in kitchen. **Warning**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket in kitchen. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of salt stored on bottom shelf of food prep table not labeled. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:55 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
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.