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1461 SW 30 Ave, Pompano Beach, FL 33069 · Permanent Food Service · License 1608095

Official report

out of 100

Grade C

Safety score 78 of 100

Latest visit: Jul 23, 2026

What drove the grade

Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation.High priority · no follow-up needed · 11 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Jul 23 routine inspection
3 high priority (2 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate (1 repeat), 8 basic (1 repeat)
-22
Safety score78

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Jul232026

Routine inspection

12 violations found

First visitJul 23, 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.
12 violations found:
- 3 High priority
- 1 Intermediate
- 8 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority3
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation.
  Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked chicken wings stored in walk in cooler date marked 7/8. See stop sale.
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.
  Cooked chicken wings stored in walk in cooler date marked 7/8. See Stop Sale
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
  Raw steak stored above cooked corn dogs in reach in cooler on cook line, operator reorganized
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  Operator unable to provide chemical test kits for chlorine and quaternary at time of inspection
  Repeat violation
Basic8
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  Operator removed
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.
  Repeat violation
  Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  Observed at 1 door stainless reach in cooler on cook line
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Gaskets heavily soiled at cook line flip top
  Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  Observed at cook line flip top
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
  Observed at cook line flip top
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
  Observed on cook line
  Ceiling tile missing.
  Observed 4 missing ceiling tiles in dining room area
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.