BRANCAS RESTAURANT
3915 N FEDERAL HWY, Pompano Beach FL 33064 · 954.785.2725
Last inspected Jan 23, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/25.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jan 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/25.
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/. Observed four employees, cook, dishwasher, and two employees preparing drinks and serving food at the front counter while no certified food manager present.
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust in kitchen.
Clean spoons not stored inverted or in a protected manner in container at food prep table opposite cookline in kitchen.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed opened box of single service to-go boxes stored on floor next to beverage cooler opposite front counter.
Sep 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food controlled by time and required to be marked with the use by time is not marked and the required time of disposal cannot be determined. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark observed on potato salad, sliced tomato salad, cooked vegetables, cut lettuce. coleslaw at cold buffet at front counter. Per operator food placed in unit at 11:15a. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark observed on potato salad, sliced tomato salad, cooked vegetables, cut lettuce. coleslaw at cold buffet at front counter. Per operator food placed in unit at 11:15a. See Stop Sale.
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/ observed five employees working with food or food utensils with no certified food manager present.
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. Operator provided only two food handler certificates, five employees observed working with food or food utensils at the time of inspection.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at front counter and in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Circus man freezer door completely detached from unit and not closing tightly in kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, Circus man chest freezer in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Danby chest freezer door gasket in kitchen. 2. Circus man freezer door gasket.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover on food utensil storage shelving in kitchen.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of foam food storage containers stored on floor next to beverage cooler in dining room.
Yukon two door Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in kitchen.
Jan 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on the floor at the front counter.
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. Observed maracuja, tres leches, and chocolate mouse in front counter reach in cooler with out label containing identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cook line in kitchen.
Aug 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime, can opener blade on can opener stored at food prep table in kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the front counter. Operator restocked paper towels.
Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, or dust throughout kitchen and prep area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Cleaned spoons stored in storage containers above microwave in kitchen not inverted.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed knives stored in soiled container on food prep table in kitchen.
Dead roaches on premises. One dean roach under food prep table in kitchen. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area.
Food stored on floor. Observed raw coconuts stored on the floor in ware washing area.
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. Observed no labels on peanut brittle, coconut bark, corn cream, chocolate mouse, and passion fruit mousse packaged for self service at front counter and reach in beverage cooler in dining room.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above grill at front counter. 2. Hood filters above cook line in kitchen.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover on bottom shelf of food prep tables in kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in bucket next to triple sink in kitchen.
Apr 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Mar 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer 0ppm. Operator instructed to use triple sink until machine tests at minimum strength.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Packages of raw beef stored over container of cooked beef in two door reach in cooler in prep area. Operator reorganized.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked beef 112F - Hot Holding, at the buffet steam table at the front counter. Food placed in hot holding unit less than two hours per operator. Operator placed food in oven to reheat.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in the warehouse wash area.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used in rice storage container in kitchen. Operator removed.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Interior door on two door reach in cooler in prep area has exposed insulation.
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. 1. Cups of Tres leches, sweet cream corn, mousse Maracaja, and rice pudding in self service beverage cooler in customer dining area. 2. Individually wrapped coconut brittle in self serve basket on front checkout counter.
Lights in warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray at hood above cookline in kitchen.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover on bottom of food prep table in prep area of kitchen.
Sep 25, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Bathroom doors left open due to not being self closing
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at 2 door stainless left side kitchen in front of hood. Door has exposed insulation
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in prep/wareashing area
Sep 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested at 0ppm. Operator attempted to prime sanitizer. Sanitizer will not prime. Operator called for service and set up triple sink at 100ppm chlorine
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee enter building and put on gloves to initiate working with food with out washing hands, discussed with operator/employee. Employee washed hands
Inadequate hand wash sink in warewashing/food preparation area. Plumbing in disrepair at hand wash sink in ware washing food prep area. Only hand wash sink in kitchen area. Operator tried to repair at time of inspection. Hand sink still in disrepair
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Bathroom doors left open due to not being self closing
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at 2 door stainless left side kitchen in front of hood. Door has exposed insulation
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in prep/wareashing 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.