FALAFEL BEACH GRILL
3414 E ATLANTIC BLVD, Pompanp Beach FL 33062 · 754.234.0501
Last inspected Feb 10, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired December 1, 2024
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026009957 | Dec 11, 2025 | Apr 9, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided poster to operator.
Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Probe thermometer unable to calibrate, staying at 40 F in cup of ice.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean forks stored in rack on able at fro t not inverted. Employee inverted forks.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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Food stored on floor. Case of water bottles stored on floor at front counter. Employee placed water in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Frigidaire reach in cooler, in freezer with ice buildup.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided poster to operator.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwashing sink in kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler and flip top cooler soiled with food debris.
Feb 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed poster to manager.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles of all reach in coolers in kitchen soiled with food debris.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in Frigidaire cooler at front counter.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster to manager.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwashing sink in kitchen.
Dec 11, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Business license expired on December 1st, 2025.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezers in front area, raw octopus and raw beef stored over ice cream and bread. Manager rearranged for proper storage.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sour cream and yogurt, opened more than 2 days ago, not dated in reach in cooler in kitchen. Manager dated.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed poster to manager.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen. Manager provided paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwashing sink in kitchen. Manager provided soap.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with black mold - like substance. Manager started cleaning ice machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles of all reach in coolers in kitchen soiled with food debris.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager preparing and cooking food without hair restraint. Advised manager on wearing proper hair restraint when preparing food. Manager put on hair restraint.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with food debris throughout kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in Frigidaire cooler at front counter.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster to manager.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwashing sink in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1). Doors of reach in coolers in kitchen soiled with food debris. 2). Grease buildup on hood.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Carry out food containers stored upright under cash register under counter. Manager inverted containers.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on floor next to triple sink in kitchen. Manager moved bucket to shelf.
Jul 17, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
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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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired December 1, 2024
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer, raw beef stored over pita bread. Operator put pita bread on top shelf
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on prep table and flip top cooler soiled with food debris and deep cut marks.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler by prep area soiled with food debris
Oct 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line and prep area soiled with food debris and deep cut marks
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handles on reach in freezers soiled with food debris
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All cutting boards solid with food debris, mold like substance
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine behind front counter has accumulation of black/green milk like substance on underside of lid.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in coolers and freezers has build up of food debris/ soil residue.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex bathroom, trash can not covered.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator
Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer, stored fruit not covered.
Apr 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 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 beef stored over ice cream. Operator reversed
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink. O saps provided at hand sink in kitchen. Operator supplied soap
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. At front counter, fryer oil stored on floor. Operator moved to shelf
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine, dusty. Operator cleaned and put into clean container
Jan 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Attempted to calibrate thermometer with operator, calibrating to 39.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At hand wash sink in kitchen, coffee cup in sink. Operator removed.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. At cook line, tongs stored hanging on fire suppression system above flat top. Operator removed.
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.