CAFETERIA LA PROGRESENA
536 W SAMPLE RD, Pompano Beach FL 33064 · 954-465-8393
Last inspected Oct 21, 2025 · 10 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beans 112F Hot Holding under no temperature control on the stove top. Prepared at 6am per operator, operator reheated beans.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2020004174 | Dec 30, 2019 | Feb 12, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Oct 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on floor in kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket. Operator removed.
Jul 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed food employee crack two raw shell eggs and then handle utensils without handwashing. Reviewed handwashing with employee. Employee washed hands.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed one cracked and broken raw shell egg stored on tray with other shell eggs in reach in cooler opposite cookline in kitchen.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed sealed case of raw shells eggs (79F) stored under no temperature control on bottom shelf of food prep table next to fryers at cookline in kitchen. Per operator, eggs were stored at shelf less than two days. See Stop Sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed two sealed cases of raw shells eggs stored under no temperature control on bottom shelf of food prep table next to fryers at cookline in kitchen. Per operator, eggs were stored at shelf less than two days. See Stop Sale.
Nov 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 7776 NW 44 ST, Lauderhill — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Bathroom facility in disrepair. Toilet seat is broken off from toilet
Sep 25, 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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Light not functioning. 1. One light not functioning at the hood above cook line in kitchen. 2. One light not functioning in prep area.
Sep 25, 2024□ 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. Observed torn door gasket on Tropicana beverage cooler door repaired with tape, door will not fully close or seal shut.
Light not functioning. One light bulb missing at the hood above the cook line in kitchen.
Jul 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed container of raw chicken stored over container of raw beef in three door reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator reorganized.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice (58F) in single door Tropicana beverage cooler in kitchen. Stored overnight in cooler per operator. Not portioned or prepared today. Observed torn door gasket and door not fully closing on Tropicana beverage cooler, see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice (58F) in single door Tropicana beverage cooler in kitchen. Stored overnight in cooler per operator. Not portioned or prepared today. Observed torn door gasket and door not fully closing on Tropicana beverage cooler, see stop sale.
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.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Single door Tropicana beverage cooler in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn door gasket on Tropicana beverage cooler door repaired with tape, door will not fully close or seal shut.
Light not functioning. One light bulb missing at the hood above the cook line in kitchen.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed three light bulbs not shielded at the hood above the cook line in kitchen.
Feb 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 7776 NW 44 ST, Lauderhill — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator in process of obtaining Certified Food Manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available.
Jan 31, 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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Plumbing system in disrepair. One handle not operating at the mop sink.
Jan 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 27 recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority7 Intermediate12 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat sausages without washing hands.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee helped a customer at the checkout and returned to cookline and donned gloves without hand washing.
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands in the kitchen.
Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized thermometer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. Raw fish stored over cooked black beans in the reach in cooler in the warewash area. 2. Raw chicken stored over cooked chicharones in the reach in cooler in the kitchen. 3. Raw beef stored over beets in the reach in cooler in the kitchen. All coolers reorganized.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose hanging in triple sink below rim line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tray of raw shell egg ambient (61F) on food prep table in the kitchen under no temperature control, not prepared or portioned today. Operator placed back into reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beans 112F Hot Holding under no temperature control on the stove top. Prepared at 6am per operator, operator reheated beans.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in the triple sink.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Creama 48F at 9:00am to 54F at 10:00am, filled since 7:00 ambient cooling in the flip top cooler. Squeeze bottles placed above the load line in the flip top cooler. Operator removed several bottles to place in reach in cooler unit and placed remaining within flip top cooler load line.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Empty pitcher in the hand sink in the kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the kitchen. Operator provided.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. New employee hired within two weeks, no aware of reporting responsibility. Provided operator with employee reporting agreement form. Operator reviewed and signed with employee.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Housemade sauce prepared Saturday per operator and red sauce made Sunday per operator not date marked in the reach in cooler in the kitchen. Operator dated items.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at the warewash sink. Operator labeled bottle bleach.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 1. Container with no handle used in salt. 2. Plastic to go bag in shredded cabbage at the flip top cooler. 3. Plastic to go bag in dry rice storage container.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Cleaned dishes stored in the mop sink. Operator removed and placed dishes to be rewashed and sanitized.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Open cup of coffee on flip top cooler, next to cutting board.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing bracelet and watch.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. One sink filled with degreaser to soak filters, one sink empty, and one sink filled with soap and bleach water.
Grease receptacle lid open under the triple sink in warewash area. Operator covered with lid.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights in the warewashing area.
Plumbing system in disrepair. One handle not operating at the mop sink.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Operator reusing foil pans, foil pans cleaned and stored with cleaned utensils. Operator discarded.
Stored food not covered. Salt on food prep table stored uncovered.
Wall soiled with accumulated black mold like substance behind the triple sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop on the floor by the mop sink.
Oct 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on the storage rack next to the triple sink. Operator labeled.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Cleaned pots and other food utensils stored in the mop sink.
Dead roaches on premises. 1. One dead roach on outer package of single serve bowls above triple sink in storage area. 2. One dead roach on floor in front of triple sink in storage area. 3. 8 dead roaches on floor under veg oil dispenser in storage area. Operator removed dead roaches, cleaned and sanitized area.
Stored food not covered. 1.Buckets of Horchata and Mora in the beverage cooler. 2. Salt on shelf under food prep table, in storage area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Five gallon bucket of salt on shelf under prep table. Operator labeled.
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.