J MARKS RESTAURANT AND BAR
1490 NE 23 ST, Pompano Beach FL 33062 · 954.224.3411
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In walk in cooler, Tartar sauce, remoulade sauce, butter, marinade 10/9 expired. Operator discarded.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2017003685 | Jan 14, 2017 | Mar 29, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 1). In flip top cooler # 3, Cooked Potatoes (61F - Heated Cooling); per operator, food prepared yesterday and held in cooler overnight. 2). In flip top # 3, Cooked Chicken Wings (49F - Heated Cooling), per operator, food prepared yesterday and held in cooler overnight. Food was discarded. See Stop Sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 1). In flip top cooler # 3, Cooked Potatoes (61F - Heated Cooling); per operator, food prepared yesterday and held in cooler overnight. Food was discarded. See Stop Sale. 2). In flip top # 3, Cooked Chicken Wings (49F - Heated Cooling), per operator, food prepared yesterday and held in cooler overnight. Food was discarded. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top # 3, Blue Cheese Crumbles (48F - Cold Holding); per operator, food not prepped or portioned today. Food held in walk in cooler and moved to flip top cooler and held for approximately 3 hours. Ice was placed on food to quick chill.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at handwashing sink in back prep room of kitchen.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor on cook line has accumulation of food debris.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer floor and curtains.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of coolers on cook line soiled with food debris.
Jan 29, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 28, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Wet towel used as liner for sliced cheese in flip top cooler at end of cook line. Operator removed towel from cheese.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams. See stop sale. Bag of clams stored in pan in walk in cooler, without tag. Operator discarded clams and contacted supplier about missing tag.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler, opposite grill in on cook line, Blue Cheese Crumbles (51F - Cold Holding); Sliced Cheese (51F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese (52F - Cold Holding). Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today, food held in walk in cooler and moved to flip top cooler on cook line, and held for approximately 2 hours. Advised operator to move foods back to walk min cooler to quick chill.
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams. See stop sale. Bag of clams stored in pan in walk in cooler, without tag. Operator discarded clams and contacted supplier about missing tag.
Dec 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Three ceiling tiles soiled in back prep area.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet wiping cloth stored under cutting board.Manager removed.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster at establishment. Emailed poster to operator.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of low drawer unit at cook line, opposite deep fryers.
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On cook line, doors and gaskets on all flip top coolers solid with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In walk in cooler, shelves spiked with food debris.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In triple sink, steaks and fish thawing in standing water. Operator turned on running water.
Oct 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. On cook line, handwashing sink blocked with scrubbing pads.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink on cook line
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed to operator to fill out
Jan 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in walk in freezer door and floors.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At triple sink, thawing food with no running water. Chef turned on faucet.
Oct 18, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in coolers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with, food debris, dirt. Shelves in walk in cooler.
Oct 17, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In walk in cooler, Tartar sauce, remoulade sauce, butter, marinade 10/9 expired. Operator discarded.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In walk in cooler, Tartar sauce, remoulade sauce, butter, marinade 10/9 expired. Operator discarded. See stop sale
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or soiled. Employee touched soiled handle and engaged in food preparation ( prepared salad)without changing gloves or washing hands. Employee changed gloves and washed hands.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. butter (45F - Cold Holding); garlic sauce (49°F - Cold Holding); Alfredo sauce (47°F - Cold Holding) in cooler in prep line, held overnight. Butter (109°F) on top of oven in prep area being held at room temperature overnight. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cook line flip top cooler 3, butter (45F - Cold Holding); garlic sauce (49°F - Cold Holding); Alfredo sauce (47°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items held overnight. Operator discarded. See stop sale. 1. Butter (87°F)on cookline for two hours; employee time marked corrected action taken. 2. Butter (109°F) on top of oven in prep area being held at room temperature overnight. See stop sale
Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand-washing, spoon and lettuce in hand-washing sink between prep and cook-line. Operator removed.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In prep area, ice machine has accumulation of black/ green mold like substance.
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust on entry into kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In prep area and cook line.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in coolers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with, food debris, dirt. Shelves in walk in cooler.
On cook line, wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On cook line, sanitizer bucket stored by grill and 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.