EL JALAPENO FELIZ AT POMPANO
105 SW 6 ST, Pompano Beach FL 33060
Last inspected Nov 14, 2024 · 5 visits since December 2023
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
3 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 3 live roaches observed at both handwashing sinks in kitchen on cook line and prep line; on wall and by paper towel dispensers Approximately 3 live roaches observed by electrical outlet on wall in kitchen.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,040
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024065734 | Nov 13, 2024 | Feb 19, 2025 | $400 |
| 2--2017000533 | Dec 16, 2016 | Jan 30, 2017 | $640 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 3 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 or with unwashed produce. In reach in cooler, raw shell eggs stored over unwashed produce. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 3 live roaches observed at both handwashing sinks in kitchen on cook line and prep line; on wall and by paper towel dispensers Approximately 3 live roaches observed by electrical outlet on wall in kitchen.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Approximately 20 Roach dropping observed on wall behind handwashing sink by outlet plug on prep line in kitchen.
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 reach in cooler, milk opened more than 24 hours not date marked.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used for dumping food. Food residue observed in sink
Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 3 dead roaches observed at handwashing sink on wall on cook line in kitchen.
Met inspection standards. 6 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 clams stored over ready to eat corn. Operator moved clams to bottom shelf
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink on cook line has food debris
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Cloth used as a food-contact flip to At flip top cooler, wiping cloth used to cover dough. Operator removed
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in standing water on stove 81°F. Operator removed water
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. On prep counter, chicken soup thawing. Operator moved back into cooler.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. At cook line, employee handled raw beef and chicken then changed tasks, changed gloves no hand wash.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. On top of ice machine, raid killer stored.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in sliding glass door, raw ground beef not commercially packed stored over ready to eat chicken. Operator moved beef to lower shelf.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At bar, hand wash sink blocked by cups and plastic containers. Operator moved items. Employee dumped drink in hand wash sink.
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.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink., sink next to stove, handle broken.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. On cook line, cloth used to cover masa.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust, mushrooms under paper towel holder. Operator moved.
Food stored on floor. In kitchen next to reach in coolers, bag of onions stored on floor. Operator moves to shelf.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At bar, utensils in standing water 73F. In kitchen on cook line, utensils in standing water 70F Operator emptied water.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. On prep line, chicken and soup thawing on counter. Operator moved to sink to run under water.
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.