BRENDAN'S SPORTS PUB
868 S FEDERAL HWY, Pompano Beach FL 33062
Last inspected May 22, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
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MAY 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two live roach on floor, in guest dining area. Operator killed and removed.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026048332 | May 21, 2026 | Jul 27, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
May 22, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 21, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef steaks stored above raw mahi mahi, inside reach in freezer, in kitchen. Not all foods commercially packaged. Operator properly stored.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two live roach on floor, in guest dining area. Operator killed and removed.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed consumer advisory sign to operator. Operator posted sign during inspection.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach, on floor, inside dry storage room. Operator removed.
Dec 12, 2025□ 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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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on flip top cooler with deep groves in kitchen.
Dec 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler, raw chicken (55F - Cold Holding); Raw Fish (54F - Cold Holding), Sliced Cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Shredded Cheese (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today, foods held in walk in cooler and was moved to reach in cooler at cook line today and held in unit for 3 hours. Advised manager to place foods back in walk in cooler. Foods were placed back in walk in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine with black mold- like substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on flip top cooler with deep groves in kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwashing sink at bar.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Wiping cloths sanitizing solution stored in bucket on floor at cook line. Employee moved bucket to table.
Jul 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Flip top cooler lid at pizza station broken.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor times in disrepair in kitchen by dishwasher and cook line.
Jul 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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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 steak stored over ready to soups. Employee moved steaks to bottom shelf.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat wings. Manager moved shell eggs to bottom shelf.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled with mold like substance
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By ice machine, CO tanks not secured.
Dead roaches on premises. Three dead roaches found in dry storage. Employee cleaned up dead roaches and sanitized area.
Equipment in poor repair. Flip top cooler lid at pizza station broken.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor times in disrepair in kitchen by dishwasher and cook line.
Food stored on floor. At bar, plastic water bottles stored on floor,
Single-service articles improperly stored. At bar, dingle sever napkins stored on floor.
Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer in kitchen, food stored overnight not covered.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cook line, wet wiping cloths stored over ready on cutting boards. Employee moved cloth to bucket
Dec 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In women's bathroom, no handwashing sign posted.
Sep 18, 2024Inspection 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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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent over dishwasher soiled with dust
Food stored on floor. At bar, plastic bottles of water stored on floor.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. By pizza station, scoops in cornstarch container laying in product. Operator removed
Mar 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At bar, hand wash sink used to dump ice from cups.
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.
Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler, two buckets of food stored on floor. Operator put onto shelf
Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiples boxes of single serve items stored on floor by pizza satiation. Operator stored at least 6 inches off floor.
Stored food not covered. In small white chest freezer on cook line, fries and tater tots stored not covered. Operator put lids on.
Oct 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 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. Used a chlorine test kit and found no chlorine sanitizer residual in the dishwashing machine.Pic corrected by replacing empty bucket with full bucket, then priming to 100 ppm, dishwashing machine was repaired and working properly before inspection was completed. Pic has been reminded to use test kit to verify that dishwashing machine is sanitizing dishes
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. Chef filled No paper towels at hand wash sink at front bar. Manager filled
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink at front bar. Manager filled
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Found in kitchen area spray bottles with blue liquids with no label, to correct, label spray bottles as needed to identify the bottles with its contents. Chef labeled
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Chef discarded bowls
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.