LA VIE RESTAURANT
281 S POWERLINE RD, Pompano Beach FL 33069 · 914.575.8931
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Observed 4 flying insects on wall at rear kitchen exit door. Operator killed and cleaned and sanitized.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handle garbage can with gloves hands then proceed to handle knife without removing gloves and washing hands. Instructed employee to remove gloves, wash hands, replace knife
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stores above cooked potatoes in drawers under flat top unit. Operator reorganized
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored above raw fish in drawers under flat top unit. Operator reorganized
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken skewers (87F - Hot Holding). Operator states skewers were cooked at 12:00 for cancelled order. Temperature taken at 3:40. Operator discarded
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Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. PH, chlorine test kits provided. Operator unable to provide quaternary test kit at time of inspection
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing bleach, degreaser not labeled. Operator labeled
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed at salad line flip top cooler. Operator removed and properly stored
Nov 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed 4 flying insects on wall at rear kitchen exit door. Operator killed and cleaned and sanitized.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade.
Spray bottle containing toxic sanitizer substance not labeled. At dishwasher area. Operator labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle in garlic sauce. Operator removed.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed serving spoons not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Operator inverted correctly.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of garlic sauce stored on walk-in floor. Operator elevated.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop stored in standing water temperature 76F on cook line. Operator discarded water.
Aug 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Aug 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 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. Observed chick peas (45-47F - Cooling) in deep covered container in walk in cooler per operator prepared on 08/06 stored in walk in over night. See stop sale
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chick peas (45-47F - Cooling) in deep covered container in walk in cooler per operator prepared on 08/06 stored in walk in over night.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding) in flip top cooler Observed beef kabobs (53-55F - Cold Holding) in low boy on cook line per operator held of temperature less 3 hours Operator placed in walk in cooler to chill. Observed push pump of tzatziki (55-57F - Cold Holding); garlic aioli (61F - Cold Holding) stored inside container of ice cream. Per operator held out of temperature less than 3 hours. Operator added more ice to container.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Steal wool scrub in hand sink at bar. Operator removed
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.in flour container. Operator removed
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Can open sleeve holder surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Lowe portion flip top cooler
Working containers of food flour removed from original container not identified by common name.
Jan 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken kabobs (115-130F - Hot Holding) on grill warm side. Per operator held out of temperature less than 1 hour. Operator placed on hot side to reheat. Observed grill onion (109- 115F - Hot Holding) on cook line underneath heat lamp. Per operator held out of temperature less than 4 hours. Employee voluntarily discarded.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed stainless steel scrub brush stored in hand washing sink at the bar.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator had quaternary Sanitizer bucket using chlorine. No chlorine test strips.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple spray bottles located at dish washing area not labeled
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. On cook line.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop in contact with sugar. Operator removed.
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed steel wool pad and dish soap container stored in hand washing sink at bar.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips for chlorine wiping cloth solution. Operator has quaternary test strips.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the bar.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone on to go table with single serve items. Employee removed
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in rice container the scoop handle in contact with rice.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located by ice machine.
Feb 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed spoons at server area in kitchen not inverted. Operator turned over.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed utensil handle in hummus at make table at front kitchen area.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on prep table at front kitchen area. Operator placed on shelf under prep table.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken at 41F stored in walk-in cooler not covered. Operator covered.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not in use stored on prep table at front kitchen area. Operator placed cloth in sanitizing solution.
Nov 6, 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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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in Reach-in; raw marinated chicken (57F - Cold Holding). As per operator it was placed in cooler for more than 25 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Reach-in; raw marinated chicken (57F - Cold Holding). As per operator it was placed in cooler for more than 25 hrs. See stop sale.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pot of thawing shrimp defrosting in hand washing sink. Operator removed
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in ice machine a mold like substance. Operator wiped clean.
Food stored on floor. Observed in walk-in cooler a bin of parsley stored on floor. Operator picked up.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pot of standing water with shrimp (36F cold holding) defrosting, in hand washing sink. 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.