GOURMET CREOLE
416 NE 36 ST, Pompano Beach FL 33064
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 14 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Observed: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1. Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings on floor behind fridge in dry storage area. 2. Observed approximately 25 rodents droppings on food storage container packing on bottom shelf of food prep table next to fridge in dry storage area. Priority: High Priority
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Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Observed: Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gasket at two door reach in freezer in kitchen. 2. Torn door gasket at two door reach in cooler in kitchen. Priority: Basic
Observed: Exterior front double door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Priority: Basic
Observed: Light not functioning. Observed one light not functioning at hood in kitchen. Priority: Basic
Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Observed old food debris on bottom shelf of reach in freezer in kitchen. 2. Hood filters at cookline in kitchen. Priority: Basic
Jul 27, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 13 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Observed: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1. Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings on floor behind fridge in dry storage area. 2. Observed approximately 25 rodents droppings on food storage container packing on bottom shelf of food prep table next to fridge in dry storage area. Priority: High Priority
Observed: 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. 1. Observed Cooked chicken (48F); cooked beef (51F); Pikliz (49F) in two door reach in cooler in kitchen. Not prepared or portioned today. Stored in unit overnight per operator. See Stop Sale. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Observed Cooked chicken (48F); cooked beef (51F); Pikliz (49F) in two door reach in cooler in kitchen. Not prepared or portioned today. Stored in unit overnight per operator. See Stop Sale. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. 1. Observed black beans cooling on counter in kitchen at 11:30a at 105F to 91F at 11:59, cooling since 11a. Observed cooling in deep containers. Observed operator covering with plastic and placing container in reach in cooler. Operator uncovered and placed in shallow containers. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. 1. Observed cooked chicken, cooked beef, and Pikliz in containers in reach in cooler in kitchen, prepared Saturday per operator but not date marked. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen. **Repeat ViolationWarning** Priority: Basic
Observed: Dead roaches on premises. 1. Observed approximately 10 dead roaches on glue board on floor in closet. 2. Observed approximately 10 dead roaches on a glue board under food prep table next to fridge in dry storage area. Priority: Basic
Observed: Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gasket at two door reach in freezer in kitchen. 2. Torn door gasket at two door reach in cooler in kitchen. Priority: Basic
Observed: Exterior front double door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Priority: Basic
Observed: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. 1. Observed build up of spilled dry rice and beans on floors and under tables and equipment in dry storage area. Priority: Basic
Observed: Light not functioning. Observed one light not functioning at hood in kitchen. Priority: Basic
Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Observed old food debris on bottom shelf of reach in freezer in kitchen. 2. Hood filters at cookline in kitchen. Priority: Basic
Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in bucket in kitchen. Priority: Basic
Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn door gasket at two door reach in freezer in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters at cookline in the kitchen. 2. Observed heavy, old food debris in bottom of two door reach in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing in standing water at triple sink in kitchen. Operator turned on cold running water.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket in kitchen.
Dec 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 9, 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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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/25.
Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal cell phone stored on container er of cooked beef on food prep table in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Observed red substance covering bottom shelf on reach in freezer in kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in bucket by food prep sink in kitchen.
Sep 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1. Several employee cell phones stored on food prep table opposite triple sink, next to cutting board and knife in kitchen. 2. Employee personal bagged stored on top of bagged onions on bottom shelf of food prep table opposite triple sink in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Bottom shelf of two door reach in freezer in kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket next to back door in kitchen.
Jul 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pikliz (63F) stored on food prep table next to cook line in kitchen under no temperature control. Not prepared or portioned today. Placed on counter less than three hours ago per operator. Operator placed in reach in cooler to quick chill.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Myrva Turenne, expired 6/16/25
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cleaned forks, knives, and spoons stored on shelf above triple sink not inverted.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1. Several employee cell phones stored on food prep table opposite triple sink, next to cutting board and knife in kitchen. 2. Employee personal bagged stored on top of bagged onions on bottom shelf of food prep table opposite triple sink in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Observed pitcher for automatic mixer stored cleaned with several layers of soiled tape wrapped around it at the shelf above triple sink in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Bottom shelf of two door reach in freezer in kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket next to back door in kitchen.
Oct 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen and ware wash area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed two holes in the wall above food prep sink in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Bottom shelf inside reach in freezer in kitchen. 2. Hood filters above cookline in kitchen. 3. Wall behind cookline equipment in kitchen.
Oct 21, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw snapper (49F), stored in two door reach in cooler in kitchen. Not prepared or portioned today and stored overnight in unit per operator. See Stop Sale. 2. Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked chicken (53F), cooked beef (46F), cooked pork chop (49F), cooked pork (48F), white rice (46F), gizzards (45F), and cooked vegetables (48F) stored in two door reach in cooler in kitchen. Not prepared or portioned today and stored overnight in unit per operator. Foods observed stored in covered with lids or plastic, in deep containers. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw snapper (49F), stored in two door reach in cooler in kitchen. Not prepared or portioned today and stored overnight in unit per operator. See Stop Sale.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked chicken (53F), cooked beef (46F), cooked pork chop (49F), cooked pork (48F), white rice (46F), gizzards (45F), and cooked vegetables (48F) stored in two door reach in cooler in kitchen. Not prepared or portioned today and stored overnight in unit per operator. Foods observed stored in covered with lids or plastic, in deep containers. See Stop Sale.
Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen and ware wash area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed two holes in the wall above food prep sink in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Bottom shelf inside reach in freezer in kitchen. 2. Hood filters above cookline in kitchen. 3. Wall behind cookline equipment in kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket in kitchen and dry storage area.
Jul 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 10, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 1. Pikliz (51F); meat gravy (58F); spaghetti (51F); legume (53F); cooked pork (51F); cooked turkey (51F); cooked beef (46F); lalo (58F); and rice and beans (51F) stored overnight per operator in reach in cooler in the kitchen. Not portioned or prepared today. All foods observed covered and in deep containers. 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. 1. Pikliz (51F); meat gravy (58F); spaghetti (51F); legume (53F); cooked pork (51F); cooked turkey (51F); cooked beef (46F); lalo (58F); and rice and beans (51F) stored overnight per operator in reach in cooler in the kitchen. Not portioned or prepared today. All foods observed covered and in deep containers. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Green banana (125F - Hot Holding) on grill next to the cookline in the kitchen, under no temperature control. Operator placed on the stove top to reheat food to 135F or higher.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed foods stored, overnight per operator, in deep containers and covered with lids or plastic wrap.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves, on bottom shelf of food prep table and underneath microwave opposite cook line.
Ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen and prep areas.
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. Reach in cooler in kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, underneath food storage rack in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Reach in cooler exterior plastic peeling, holes in several areas, no longer smooth and easily cleanable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Food storage rack in kitchen.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed stored on food prep table opposite cook line and with clean utensils on cleaned utensil storage rack in ware wash area.
Stored food not covered. Container of salt stored on bottom shelf of food prep table uncovered. Operator covered.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables stored over peeled garlic and open can of tomato paste in two door reach in cooler in the kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, next to food prep sink and food storage rack in kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket in kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of salt stored on bottom shelf of food prep table not labeled.
Apr 1, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/23.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Trays of raw shell eggs stored on top of raw green bananas in the reach in refrigerator in the storage area.
Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, in kitchen and in hallway in front of bathrooms.
Food stored on floor. Box of green banana, beans and bagged dry beans stored on the floor in storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Interior floor of reach in freezer in kitchen.
Oct 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener blade in the kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking on black beans, prepared more than 24 hours ago per operator. Operator dated.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Bottom shelf of both food prep tables in the kitchen.
Aug 22, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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