Tilapia Fresh Fish and Chicken
2701 W Atlantic Blvd, Pompoano Beach, FL 33069 · Permanent Food Service · License 1625479
What drove the grade
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 13 routine inspection3 high priority (1 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 2 basic-29
- Administrative complaint on Jul 13Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score51
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 13, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Raw chicken stored above cooked conch fritters in 3 door low top cook line cooler. Operator reorganized
Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Observed at mop sink with hose attached
Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
License expired 12-1-25. Observed food handling at time of inspection. Operator renewed at time of inspection
Repeat violation
Intermediate3
Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use.
Probe thermometer provided for hot foods beginning at 50°F
Code 11, Employee health: Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Spray bottles containing red substance, clear substance not labeled. Operator labeled degreaser, bleach
Fixed on the spot
Basic2
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Ice machine missing lid/top section
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.
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
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Vacuum breaker, backflow
- Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.
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