ITALIA STATION CAFE
457 S DIXIE HWY, Pompano Beach FL 33060 · 786-562-1100
Last inspected Jan 13, 2026 · 5 visits since January 2025
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JAN 26
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3 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In reach in cooler, pasta (45F - Cooling); cooked meatballs (51F - Cooling); homemade marinara (66F - Cooling). Operator stated held in cooler overnight. Not prepped or prepared today. See stop sale.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jan 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked by boxes. Manager removed boxes.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. New employee hired for less than a month, without signed Employee Health Form. Provided form to manager, and employee signed form.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In flip top cooler, lasagna made 2 days ago not dated, and marinara sauce made yesterday at 10 am, more than 28 hours ago, not dated. Manager dated items.
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager preparing food without hair restraint. Educated manager on wearing proper hair restraint whilst preparing food.
Food stored on floor. Cases of water stored on floor at front area. Manager placed water on shelf.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet towels stored under cutting boards in kitchen. Manager removed towels from under cutting boards.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Ground beef being thawed in prep sink without cold running water. Ground beef temperature at 25 F. Educated manager on proper thawing methods. Manager continued to thaw ground beef under cold, running water.
Oct 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 22, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. One employee, no proof of training
Aug 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate0 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. In reach in cooler, pasta (45F - Cooling); cooked meatballs (51F - Cooling); homemade marinara (66F - Cooling). Operator stated held in cooler overnight. Not prepped or prepared today. See stop sale.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In reach in cooler, raw muscles stored over unwashed produce. Operator moved muscles to bottom shelf.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In reach in cooler, pasta (45F - Cooling); cooked meatballs (51F - Cooling); homemade marinara (66F - Cooling). Operator stated held in cooler overnight. Not prepped or prepared today.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink in kitchen blocked with trash can and brooms. Operator moved items to access sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink in kitchen, paper town dispenser not working.
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. One employee, no proof of training
No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen no soap provided at handwashing sink. Operator provided soap,
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink by three compartment sink blocked with sheet trays
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.