AFFENDI GRILL
2780 E ATLANTIC, Pompano Beach FL 33062 · 305-984-8272
Last inspected Jun 22, 2026 · 10 visits since January 2024
JAN 24
APR 25
AUG 25
OCT 25
JUN 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. one live roach in kitchen crawling out of reach in cooler on gasket at pizza station.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2020021491 | Apr 30, 2020 | May 26, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jun 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken liver stored over French fries in reach in freezer in kitchen. Operator moved French fries above raw chicken liver.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1). Raw beef stored over raw mushrooms in low boy cooler in kitchen. 2). Raw fish stored over tzatziki sauce in walk in cooler. Operator rearranged food for proper storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On kitchen counter, // Cooked Rice (75F - Cold Holding), per operator, food not prepped or portioned today. Food held in walk in cooler and moved to counter and held for approximately 30 minutes. Educated operator on proper cold holding temperatures. Rice was moved back to walk in cooler.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink. Educated employee on washing hands at designated handwashing sink. Employee washed hands in handwashing sink.
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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Clean utensils stored in bucket of water at 92 F on grill in kitchen. Water was discarded.
Oct 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. 1). Tzatziki sauce dated 9/24 stored in walk in cooler. Manager discarded. See Stop Sale. 2), Cooked Gyro beef and lamb dated 10/20, stored in walk in cooler. Employee discarded. See Stop Sale. 3). Beef and lamb filled grape leaves dated 10/20 in walk in cooler. Employee discarded. See Stop Sale.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. 1). Tzatziki sauce dated 9/24 stored in walk in cooler. Manager discarded. See Stop Sale. 2), Cooked Gyro beef and lamb dated 10/20, stored in walk in cooler. Employee discarded. See Stop Sale. 3). Beef and lamb filled grape leaves dated 10/20 in walk in cooler. Employee discarded. See Stop Sale.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook moved sanitizer bucket, then left cook line, and began touching raw fish to prep, without washing hands and changing gloves. Educated employee on proper handwashing procedures and changing gloves with different tasks. Employee washed hands and changed gloves.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer stored in bucket at over 200 ppm. Employee corrected to 100 ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle soiled at bar. Employee cleaned and sanitized.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food manager present at beginning of inspection, with four employees. Manager arrived at almost to end of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked lamb made 12 pm yesterday, not dated. Employee dated.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Mahi Mahi and snapper, bearing labels to remove packaging, being thawed in packaging,in flip top cooler. Fish at 41 F. Employee removed packaging.
Food stored on floor. Cases of water and other beverages in plastic bottles stored on floor in walk in. Employee placed items on shelf.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Cups with handles stored down in bins of chips and seasoning on prep table in kitchen. Employee placed handle upright.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatula stored in bucket of water at 77 F on cook line. Employee discarded water.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing signs at the three handwashing sinks in the kitchen and at the handwashing sink at the bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup on hood and backsplash in kitchen.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Two buckets of sanitizer solution stored on floor in kitchen. Employee placed buckets on table.
Oct 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. On cook line, Grouper 3, Snapper 3, Salmon 4, Mahi4,Bronzino 4. Employee stated thawed over night.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink on cook line blocked by food tray. Employee removed tray.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels supplied by walk in cooler.
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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator has no proof of food handler training for employees
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. On cook line, Grouper 3, Snapper 3, Salmon 4, Mahi4,Bronzino 4. Employee stated thawed over night. See stop sale
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. In walk in cooler, oil and lemon juice containers reused to stores homemade sauces homemade sauces
Apr 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 13, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 12, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. At pasta flip top cooler in kitchen on cook line in gaskets, 5 live roaches present. At flip top cooler in kitchen at pizza station in gaskets, 2 live roaches present. At the steam table cutting board, 1 live roach At the floor next to the pasta station flip top cooler, 1 live roach
Jan 11, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 4 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. At pasta flip top cooler in kitchen on cook line in gaskets, 5 live roaches present. At flip top cooler in kitchen at pizza station in gaskets, 2 live roaches present. At the steam table cutting board, 1 live roach At the floor next to the pasta station flip top cooler, 1 live roach
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clam Tags not dated with last date served.
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. At cook line, clams and mussels no original tags until last one used. Cook put tags back into containers in flip top cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No Paper towels at hand wash sink at dishwashing machine. Operator supplied paper towels
Jan 5, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All cutting boards soiled with mold like substances
Jan 4, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. one live roach in kitchen crawling out of reach in cooler on gasket at pizza station.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At flip top cooler in kitchen, cooked Pasta 70°F Chicken 73°F, Calamari 76°F, chicken wings 73°F, lasagna 74°F, shredded mozzarella 74°F
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler in kitchen, cooked Pasta 70°F Chicken 73°F, Calamari 76°F, chicken wings 73°F, lasagna 74°F, shredded mozzarella 74°F. Food not prepped or prepared today, employee stated held overnight. Refrigerator unplugged.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All cutting boards soiled with mold like substances
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink by dish machine
Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches in kitchen on floor of storage area.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.