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250 N POMPANO BEACH BLVD, Pompano Beach FL 33062 · 919-851-0858

Last inspected Feb 19, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats617
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1624868
Grade history
DEC 23
OCT 24
FEB 25
OCT 25
FEB 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observe cream dessert date marked 8 days old.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Feb 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cut melons in flip top cooler next to wall on cook line. Manager moved raw beef for proper storage.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In flip top cooler, Cut Tomatoes (64F - Ambient Cooling) at 11:39 am, since 11 am to 64 F at 12:07 pm. At this rate, proper cooling will not occur. Manager placed tomatoes in walk in cooler to quick chill.
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Two handwashing sinks in kitchen blocked by trash cans. Manager removed trash cans from in front of sinks.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels stored in holder at handwashing sink not accessible. Manager fixed paper towel holder.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwashing sink in kitchen. Manager posted handwashing sign.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk 41°F, on cook line not dated after opened more than 24hours. Operator labeled
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed to operator
Intermediate/02A-01-4
Dec 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In flip top cooler, seared tuna stored over raw asparagus. Operator moved tuna to lower shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At hand wash sink across from ice machine, employee washed cups.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Nov 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 13, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observe Dishwasher (Temperature less 160)
Intermediate/22-56-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 13, 2023 · Dish machine not reaching 160°F or above Time Extended
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Nov 13, 2023 · No measuring device to measure temperature at dish machine. Time Extended
Oct 19, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observe cream dessert date marked 8 days old.
High priority/02C-01-5/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observe cream dessert date marked 8 days old.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observe soda gun at outside bar with mold like substance.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observe Dishwasher (Temperature less 160)
Intermediate/22-56-4/Warning
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Repeat Violation/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observe in gram cracker mix. Operator removed.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning

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