Big Daddy Conch Restaurant and Grill
361 NW 27 Ave, Pompano Beach, FL 33069 · Permanent Food Service · License 1626454
What drove the grade
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F. cooked rice and beans (110°F-130°F - Hot Holding).
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 26 routine inspection3 high priority (fixed on the spot), 4 intermediate (3 fixed on the spot), 1 basic-19
- Safety score81
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 26, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F. cooked rice and beans (110°F-130°F - Hot Holding).
Item was cooked approximately 1.5 hours ago and held on top of stove. Operator moved to steam table and retook temperature at 168°F Mac and cheese (116°F - Hot Holding). Being held in steam table for approximately 1 hour. Steam table turned off. Operator moved to oven and began reheating. Retook temperature at 150°F
Fixed on the spot
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Raw fish stored above hot dogs in reach in cooler. Operator reorganized
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Stainless steel cleaners, aerosol air fresheners stored with dry storage food items at front counter. Operator properly stored
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate4
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Establishment serves raw conch for conch salad. Item not identified as a raw animal food on menu, operator marked menu at time of inspection
Fixed on the spot
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory.
Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment serves eggs undercooked per customer request, raw conch for conch salad. No consumer advisory posted. Printed and provided to operator. Operator posted
Fixed on the spot
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine.
Quaternary test kit provided for chlorine sanitizer
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Operator provided
Fixed on the spot
Basic1
Code 06, Food properly thawed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
Raw conch thawing at room temperature. Operator moved to reach in cooler
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.