Costa Sur Cuban Cafe
640 E Sample Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33064 · Permanent Food Service · License 1621956
What drove the grade
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 21 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed by the Jul 22 follow-up), 3 intermediate, 2 basic-17
- Safety score83
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitJul 22, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
1 earlier violation still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic1
Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in front counter display cooler.
Observed same.
More time given
- First visitJul 21, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: 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°F. 1. Observed Puddim (46°F); flan (48°F); rice pudding (48°F) in front counter display cooler, stored overnight per operator. Not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale. 2. Observed black beans (46°F) in reach in cooler in prep area, stored overnight per operator. Not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale.
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
1. Observed Puddim (46°F); flan (48°F); rice pudding (48°F) in front counter display cooler, stored overnight per operator. Not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale. 2. Observed black beans (46°F) in reach in cooler in prep area, stored overnight per operator. Not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale.
Intermediate3
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Observed puddim, flan, and rice pudding prepared on site yesterday at 8am with no date marking at front counter display case.
Code 11, Employee health: No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
One new employee hired less than 60 days with no proof of signed employee reporting agreement.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic2
Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in front counter display cooler.
Code 38, Lighting: Lights in food storage area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
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.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.
- Ambient temperature
- The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.