LA PROGRESENA RESTAURANT
1062 W SAMPLE RD, Pompano Beach FL 33064 · 305.244.6184
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed container of raw beef stored directly above container of raw chorizo in reach in cooler opposite cookline in kitchen. Operator reorganized.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime, observed on can opener blade at can opener in kitchen. Operator started cleaning at the time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal coffee cup on food prep table next to cutting board and knife in kitchen. Operator removed cup.
Oct 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 21 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
7 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs at the cookline in the kitchen then handle salt and clean utensils without washing hands.
Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee drying gloved hands with soiled wiping cloth then handle clean utensils without washing.
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch apron with gloved hands and then handle clean utensils at the cookline in the kitchen without hand washing.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel placed in direct contact with cut cabbage in reach in cooler in kitchen.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen meats bagged in direct contact with black non food grade bags in walk in freezer.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed container of raw beef stored directly above container of raw chorizo in reach in cooler opposite cookline in kitchen. Operator reorganized.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed opened box of raw chicken tenders stored on shelf above pan of cooked pollo de taco in walk in freezer. Operator reorganized.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cut cabbage ambient cooling under no temperature control on shelf at triple sink in kitchen, operator moved to flip top cooler however foods not cooling at proper rate. Cut cabbage 73F at 9:30a to 66F at 10:15a, cooling since 8:30a.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator provided not working probe thermometer.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed container of breaded chicken prepared and frozen on Saturday, then placed into refrigeration on Monday and stored with no date markings.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beets prepared more than 24 hours ago stored in reach in cooler with no date marking.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal employee drink stored directly on top of container of cut onions on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. 1. Two large pots of salsa stored on floor in walk in cooler. 2. Plastic water bottles stored on floor in dining area.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tongs handle in direct contact with cut cabbage at flip top cooler in kitchen. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters at cookline in kitchen.
Soiled cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves in kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Observed sugar and powdered creamer stored uncovered behind front counter. Operator covered.
Tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface, observed tape used on handle at three door reach in cooler in kitchen.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed vegetables in cardboard cartons stored on shelf above container of peeled bananas in three door reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator reorganized.
Jul 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Observed three cracked and broken raw shell eggs stored in three door reach in cooler opposite cookline in kitchen. See stop sale.
Ceiling vent soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, or dust at front counter.
Oct 17, 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
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pitcher of water in hand sink basin in the kitchen. Operator removed.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic soufflé cup with no handle in shredded cheese stored in flip top cooler, opposite cook line in kitchen. Operator removed.
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gasket on three door reach in cooler opposite cook line in kitchen.
Jul 31, 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
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Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Operator replaced with clean cardboard during inspection.
Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, or dust in kitchen and prep area.
Light not functioning. One light not functioning at hood above cookline in kitchen.
Mar 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
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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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Chef discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing chicken in standing water. Chef turned on cold water
Oct 2, 2023Inspection 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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Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.sugar and flour not labeled. Chef labeled
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.