LA BELLA CAFE CARIBBEAN SOUL FOOD
230 S CYPRESS RD STE L, Pompano Beach FL 33060 · 954-960-5772
Last inspected Jan 5, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,440
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025069722 | Jun 19, 2025 | Feb 20, 2026 | $320 |
| 2--2020050174 | Oct 22, 2020 | Nov 30, 2020 | $800 |
| 2--2019046050 | Aug 13, 2019 | Oct 31, 2019 | $320 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and raw shell eggs stored over containers of garlic cloves in bottom of flip top cooler. Manager rearranged items for proper storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler, Cut Lettuce (64F - Cold Holding). Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Food held in unit for approximately 3 hours. Food was placed back in reach in cooler to chill.
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink at front counter area blocked by fan. Manager removed fan.
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Damaged ceiling tiles in dry storage room.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in kitchen broken, next to door to front.
Food stored on floor. Jugs of orange juice and vinegar stored on floor in kitchen. Manager removed from floor and placed items on table.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign in bathroom.
Aug 20, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Yvonne ( manager) has no proof of manager certification
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In kitchen, light shield kidding from ceiling light.
Aug 4, 2025Inspection 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, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting hairs on prep table soiled with food debris and deep cut marks
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of CFM. CALL BACK DUE 8/20/2025 from previous inspection.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. In kitchen, food debris on floor in front of fryer.
Jun 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 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 pork and fish stored over frozen spinach. Not all products commercially packaged. Operator started to re organize freezer during inspection
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Yvonne ( manager) has no proof of manager certification
Food stored on floor. In kitchen, pork bring prepped and stored in pot on floor. Discussed with operator to keep food at least 6 inches off floor while preparing or storage.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In kitchen, light shield kidding from ceiling light.
Oct 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 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 chicken stored over frozen vegetables. Operator moved veggies to top shelf. In reach in freezer, raw fish stored over frozen vegetables Operator moved vegetables to top shelf
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At front counter, wet towel stored in sink. Operator removed
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink in kitchen, no paper towels provided. Operator provided paper towels
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In kitchen, reach in cooler doors soiled with food debris
Jul 16, 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 in kitchen prep table soiled with food debris
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. At handwashing sink in kitchen, raw unwashed vegetables stored next to sink may be exposed to splash.
Jan 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In white reach in cooler, raw beef and chicken stored over ready to eat spinach. Operator moved spinach to higher shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In oven, rice being held at 129°F. Operator stated rice being held for less than 2 hours. Operator reheated rice to 165°F for hot holding.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at front counter, bag of styrofoam plates in sink. Operator removed.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All reach in coolers, handles soiled with food debris.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. At three compartment sink, employee washing dishes and doesn't have sink set up for wash, rinse and sanitize. Employee set up three compartment sink to properly wash, rinse and sanitize dishes
Food stored on floor. In kitchen, boxes of green bell peppers and bags of plantains stored on floor. Operator moved items off floor.
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.