Old World Polish Deli
1390 S Federal Hwy, Pompano Beach, FL 33062 · Permanent Food Service · License 1623503
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 4 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 2 basic-12
- Administrative complaint on Sep 4, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score76
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 5, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - First visitSep 4, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
In steam table at front counter, Bean Stew (119°F - Hot Holding); Stew Chicken (99°F - Hot Holding);Cooked Potatoes (89°F - Hot Holding); Cooked Cabbage (99°F - Hot Holding); Tomato Stew (100°F - Hot Holding); Stewed Pork Shoulder (112°F - Hot Holding). Per operator, foods prepared appropriately 1 hour ago and held in steam table. Discussed hot holding temperatures with staff. Food was taken out of steam table to be reheated.
Fixed on the spot
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Container of raw chicken stored atop tub of sour cream in Atosta reach in cooler in back room. Employee removed raw chicken from cooler.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Utensils stored in handwashing sink near to front counter. Utensils were removed from sink.
Fixed on the spot
Basic2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
1). Several gallons of oil and bin of flour stored on floor in kitchen. 2). Several gallons of dressing stored on floor under table at front counter.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Plastic cup without handle stored in bin of flour under prep table in kitchen. Cup was removed from bin of flour.
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.