BOJOS SEAFOOD KITCHEN
731 HAMMONDVILLE RD STE F, Pompano Beach FL 33060 · 954.366.1608
Last inspected Apr 14, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches crawling on wall inside walk in freezer. Observed 2 live roaches crawling on floor inside walk in freezer. Walk in freezer located next to walk in cooler. Walk in freezer not in use, during inspection, equipment turned off. No food stored. Manager killed roaches during inspection and cleaned and sanitized area.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026011035 | Feb 11, 2026 | Jun 10, 2026 | $400 |
| 2--2019017985 | Apr 4, 2019 | Jul 16, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over biscuits and pre cooked salmon patties in reach in cooler on cook line. Manager moved raw eggs to bottom shelf.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Certified food manager certification expired on 12/02/25; Manager, Brandon Smith.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for one employee.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwashing sink in kitchen.
Ordered shut on the spot. 11 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored in pan atop container of bacon in walk in cooler. Manager placed bacon above raw pork.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches crawling on wall inside walk in freezer. Observed 2 live roaches crawling on floor inside walk in freezer. Walk in freezer located next to walk in cooler. Walk in freezer not in use, during inspection, equipment turned off. No food stored. Manager killed roaches during inspection and cleaned and sanitized area.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided poster to manager.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Certified food manager certification expired on 12/02/25; Manager, Brandon Smith.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for one employee.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee's cellphone stored on shelf of prep table. Employee removed phone from prep table.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in front ice machine and in front of three compartment sink. Manager mopped water from floor.
Food stored on floor. Gallon of cooking oil stored on floor in kitchen. Manager placed oil on table.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided poster to manager.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwashing sink in kitchen.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. In walk in cooler, fish bring thawed in reduced oxygen package. Operator stated they started thawing fish less than two hours ago. Instructed operator to remove fish from package prior to thawing.
Food stored on floor. In kitchen, fryer oil stored on floor.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Establishment is packaging juice on site. Labels missing. Operator put correct labels on bottles during inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer, raw frozen chicken stored on top of frozen vegetables.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw chicken stored over ready to eat sausage patty's
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels supplied at both hand sinks in kitchen. Operator supplied paper towels
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On expo line, bowl used to dispense flour and sugar
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In walk in cooler, milk 40°F opened more than 24 hrs not date marked.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge can not locate Manager certification
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. Person in charge can not locate employee training certification
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine by three compartment sink, lid and underneath has accumulation of black/green mold.
Food stored on floor. In kitchen, fryer oil stored on floor
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At both handwashing sinks, no handwashing signs.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On cook line, squeeze bottles containing butter not labeled
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired December 1, 2023 Operator renewed during inspection 1558961
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. By back door, ice machine accumulation of black/green mold like substance on inside of lid and interior of machine,
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On prep line, bowl used to dispense sugar. Operator removed
Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer, box of chicken stored on floor.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At dish machine, employee handled dirty dishes then handled clean dishes without changing gloves. Employee washed hands and changed gloves.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink across from dish machine, no paper towels.
No temperature measuring device provided on dishmachine. No measuring device for high temp dish machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. At bathroom hallway, ceiling tiles with mold like substance.
Food stored on floor. In walk-in cooler, boxes of chicken stored on floor. Operator removed from floor.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In sugar bin, bowl with no handle used to dispense. Operator removed.
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.