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1461 SW 30 AVE · POMPANO BEACH · Broward County · FL 33069-1126

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 5, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3496535
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8870110
DBPR license1608095

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#10High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed eggs over cheese sauce in padela reach in. Operator store correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 2

#11Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Thomas Phillips 09/12/2019 **Warning**

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#12Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 9

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic soufflé cup with no handle used to dispense gravy. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen. **Warning**

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#3Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Located in kitchen **Warning**

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#4Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cook line. **Warning**

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#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil and liquid margarine store on floor in kitchen **Warning**

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#6Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**

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#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves though out kitchen. **Warning**

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#8Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Though out kitchen **Warning**

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#9Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers of flour removed from original container not identified by common name. **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:32 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 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.