Sam's Subs and Beverage
1749 N Powerline Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33069 · Permanent Food Service · License 1626506
What drove the grade
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F. sliced cheese (53°F - Cold Holding) being held on top of pans on cook line for approximately 2 hours, operator moved to reach in section of cooler
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 27 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate, 2 basic-11
- Safety score89
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 8, 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 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Hole in or other damage to wall.
More time given
- First visitAug 27, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F. sliced cheese (53°F - Cold Holding) being held on top of pans on cook line for approximately 2 hours, operator moved to reach in section of cooler
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
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.
Not provided for single employee of establishment. Provided to operator
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 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Case of lettuce stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved to shelf
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Hole in or other damage to wall.
Observed at bottom of wall in kitchen
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.