CHEF DEE'S
3919 N FEDERAL HWY, Pompano Beach FL 33064 · 954-582-4444
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 12 visits since September 2023
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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. 1. One live roach observed crawling under reach in cooler in kitchen. 2. Approximately three live roaches observed crawling under triple sink in kitchen. 3. Approximately four live roach crawling underneath dish machine in kitchen.
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Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,460
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025064538 | Aug 28, 2025 | Dec 29, 2025 | $400 |
| 2--2025065220 | Sep 2, 2025 | Sep 18, 2025 | $400 |
| 2--2020002605 | Dec 26, 2019 | Nov 19, 2020 | $300 |
| 2--2018018214 | Mar 5, 2018 | Apr 19, 2018 | $360 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell mussels. See stop sale.
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. Observed yellow rice (64F) stored in reach in cooler in kitchen, overnight per operator. Not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yellow rice (64F) stored in reach in cooler in kitchen, overnight per operator. Not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
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No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell mussels. See stop sale.
Interior of door at three door reach in refrigerator at sushi counter has exposed insulation.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen.
Tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface, cracked sushi display case door at sushi prep counter.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board at sushi counter.
Nov 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade cardboard liner used in direct contact with fried eggplant in reach in cooler in kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed steel wool pad and ice in basin of hand sink in kitchen. Operator removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen.
Oct 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee taking ladder outsides d then re-entering the establishment and handling bagged cheese without first handwashing.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon and food debris in hand sink basin next to triple sink in kitchen.
Spray bottle containing red toxic substance not labeled and stored at the dish machine. Operator labeled degreaser.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen.
Sep 3, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen.
Sep 2, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 14 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. Three live roaches observed crawling on sides of prep table opposite cookline in kitchen. 2. One live roach crawling under reach in cooler in prep area in kitchen. 3. Four live roaches observed running underneath triple sink and dish machine in kitchen. 4. One live roach crawling on lid on floor in dry storage area.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb at threaded faucet on front exterior next to restaurant entrance door.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Observed at bathroom next to kitchen.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at bathroom next to kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal bowl with no handles observed stored in tempura batter on shelf at prep table.
Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen and prep area.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed cleaned cutting board stored on floor next to reach in cooler in prep area.
Dead roaches on premises. 1. One dead roach on floor in front of cookline in kitchen. 2. One dead roach observed on cleaned utensil storage rack next to plates above flip top cooler in kitchen. 3. One dead roach observed inside reach in cooler on bottom shelf in prep area. 4. One dead roach in reach in cooler opposite cookline in kitchen. 5. One dead roach under ice machine in prep area. 6. Two dead roaches on bottom shelf in dry storage area. 7. One dead roach on floor in front of reach in cooler behind bar.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Sauce pan storage shelf next to cookline in kitchen. 2. Heavy soil and food debris around cookline equipment in kitchen.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed stored at the cookline in the kitchen.
Three Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured behind bar.
Aug 29, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured at the bar.
Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen and prep area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen and next to triple sink in ware wash area.
Aug 28, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 19 violations recorded, 7 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
7 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee take two raw pork chops from freezer with gloved hands and then handle cleaned food utensils at flip top cooler in kitchen without hand washing.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook at cookline in kitchen drying gloved hands with soiled wiping towel then handling cleaned food utensils food utensils without changing gloves or washing hands.
Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook at cookline in kitchen eat a piece of food from sauce pan with gloved hands, before taking pan to triple sink, and then returned to cookline and handled cleaned food utensils at cookline without handwashing.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. One live roach observed crawling under reach in cooler in kitchen. 2. Approximately three live roaches observed crawling under triple sink in kitchen. 3. Approximately four live roach crawling underneath dish machine in kitchen.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Baked potato (85F - Hot Holding) in steam table in kitchen. Prepared less than three hours ago per operator.
Two raw shell eggs in use or stored with cracked/broken shells, in flip top cooler opposite cookline in kitchen. See stop sale.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to fryers in kitchen.
No soap provided at handwash sink next to fryers in kitchen.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured at the bar.
Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen and prep area.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed cleaned cutting boards stored on floor next to ice machine in kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, opposite seafood display case in kitchen.
Dead roaches on premises. 1. Approximately 14 dead roaches observed under triple sink in kitchen. 2. Approximately 5 dead roaches observed under prep table in kitchen.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed sushi employee drinking water from cup at sushi prep counter.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen and next to triple sink in ware wash area.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloth stored on cutting board in kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, opposite two door reach in cooler in kitchen.
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to cook line in kitchen. Operator provided.
No soap provided at handwash sink next to cook line in kitchen. Operator provided.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Ceiling tile and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in prep area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the hand sink next to cook line in kitchen. Operator provided.
Jul 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish no longer in original packaging stored on shelf above bagged French fries in the reach in freezer in prep area. Operator reorganized.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Observed tags from December 2023 and January 2024 for clams received by the establishment. Observed no tag maintenance for mussels received fresh at the establishment.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the cookline.
No soap provided at handwash sink, at the cookline.
Spray bottle containing red toxic substance not labeled at dish machine in ware wash area. Operator labeled "degreaser".
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine in ware wash area.
Ceiling vent soiled with accumulated dust, on ceiling vent above prep table in prep area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Two employee cell phones stored on cutting board at flip top cooler in kitchen. Operator removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the cook line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored at cutting board in kitchen. Operator removed.
Mar 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw beef stored on container of cheese in reach in cooler in prep area. Operator reorganized.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 1. Plate and spoon in hand sink basin in kitchen. 2. Scouring pad and food debris in hand sink basin by triple sink. Operator cleared both sink basins.
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Sashimi appetizer, Tuna Tataki, Spicy Tuna Tartar, Yellowfin tuna Tartar, Hamachi Jalapeño, Tuna Martini ceviche, Lollipop, assorted Rolls, and sushi sashimi entrees are not identified as having a hidden raw ingredient on menu.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the bar.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator Time as a Public Health form, operator completed form during inspection.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee personal bottle of lemonade stored with cleaned utensils on shelf above triple sink. Operator discarded drink.
Food stored on floor. 1. Boxed crackers and plastic bucket of ginger stored on the floor in dry storage area. 2. Plastic containers of malt vinegar stored on the floor underneath food prep table by cookline in kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses in the kitchen. Operator removed.
Interior of refrigerator has exposed insulation. Two door reach in cooler door interior, opposite cookline.
Plumbing system in disrepair. "Hot" knob not working at hand wash sink in kitchen.
Ripped and soiled tin foil used as shelf cover on food prep table next to cook line in kitchen.
Utensils in poor condition. Two spatulas at the cook line with melted handles in use.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on food prep table in kitchen and on cutting board at sushi prep.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean on shelf under cook line equipment.
Sep 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority7 Intermediate3 Basic
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Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
Food manager certification expired. 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 chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in kitchen
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottles with chemicals not labeled
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No knob on hot water
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Missing handle at hand wash sink by the dishwasher
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in kitchen
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.