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HOW YOU BREWIN COFFEE COMPANY

3435 PIER ST, Pompano Beach FL 33062

Last inspected Dec 19, 2025 · 9 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats64
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1625807
Grade history
JUL 24
NOV 24
JUN 25
SEP 25
DEC 25
— STEADY

5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line in flip top cooler, cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding). Chicken held less than 1 hour. Container of chicken stored above cooler on top of other containers in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5
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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Dec 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In low boy cooler, raw shell eggs stored over butter, cheese and flat bread. Employee moved eggs to bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
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. Advised manager to clean and sanitize.
Basic/22-20-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack stored next to canned beverages on dry storage rack. Employee removed backpack.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service bowls stored upright on rack in kitchen. Employee inverted bowls.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line, butter held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. 70°F. Operator moved to cooler. Suggested to put butter on time as a public health control, emailed handout to operator.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Jun 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line in flip top cooler, cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding). Chicken held less than 1 hour. Container of chicken stored above cooler on top of other containers in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5
Nov 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In kitchen, on dry storage shelf, employee drinks and personal belongings stored with food items.
Basic/40-06-5
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At front counter by ice bin, to go lids not stored inverted to protect from contamination. Operator fixed lids
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. At mop sink, wet mop stored in sink not air drying in between use
Basic/42-01-4
Jul 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. On cook line, cutting board has cut marks and soiled with food debris
Intermediate/22-02-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator
Basic/51-13-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At cook line, wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board. Operator moved to sanitizer solution.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No device available to measure high temp dish machine. Supplied test strips to operator.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In kitchen by hand sink, spray bottle containing sanitizer not labeled. Operator labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Jul 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 19, 2023Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Warning
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4/Warning
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles missing in kitchen. Exposed wiring and AC unit.
Basic/36-37-5/Warning

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.