OLD WORLD POLISH DELI
1390 S FEDERAL HWY, Pompano Beach FL 33062 · 954.366.1858
Last inspected Jan 8, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter, masked potatoes (54F - Cold Holding); potato pancakes (49F - Cold Holding). Operator stated held less than 1 hour. Moved items to different cooler.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026015241 | Jan 8, 2026 | Mar 23, 2026 | $200 |
| 2--2015017413 | Mar 30, 2015 | May 21, 2015 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 8, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over soup in reach in freezer. Manager rearranged for proper storage.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over red beet soup in reach in cooler. Manager rearranged for proper storage.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket stored in handwashing sink near to front counter. Employee removed bucket from sink.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 3 employees preparing food without hair restraints. Educated manager on wearing hair restraints whilst preparing food.
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Food stored on floor. Several cases of soda and other food items stored on floor at front and in deli area. Educated manager on proper storage.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwashing sink at front area.
Aug 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler, raw beef stored over ready to eat chicken and milk products.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food stored on floor. At front counter by deli counter, food cans and glass containers stored on floor below shelving units. Discussed with operator to move food off the floor at least 6 inches.
Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer, pirogies stored not covered. Operator stated prepared yesterday and are going to be packaged today.
Jun 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 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 raw pork. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter, masked potatoes (54F - Cold Holding); potato pancakes (49F - Cold Holding). Operator stated held less than 1 hour. Moved items to different cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At deli counter, sanitizer spray stored on rack with prepackaged foods. Operator removed sanitizer spray.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed form to operator to fill out
Food stored on floor. At deli counter, pre packaged foods stored directly on floor. Operator moved items to shelf for storage
Oct 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee used restroom then put on gloves and stared to prep food with no hand wash. Discussed with employee they need to wash hands after using bathroom if they want to engage in food prep. Employee washed hands.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At front counter, handwashing sink blocked with sanitizer bucket.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. In reach in cooler on sale floor, homemade sourkrout label does not have address of establishment that prepared and packaged food.
Single-service articles improperly stored. By hot food counter, single serve boxes stored on floor
Jul 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In kitchen on reach in freezer, raw chicken stored in to go bags.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At hand wash sink in kitchen, plastic container stored.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. At steam table, potato pancakes 80°F, no written procedures. Sent TPHC form to operator to fill out
Jan 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In kitchen by back door, in reach in cooler raw shell eggs stored over unwashed vegetables. Operator moved eggs to lower shelf.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Ewa Otfinowski expired 12/14/2021
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink behind front counter, blocked with sanitizer bucket. Operator removed
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In kitchen, cup used to dispense flour. Operator removed cup.
Single-service articles improperly stored. In storage area by back door, single serve items stored on floor. Operator moved to shelf.
Oct 11, 2023Inspection 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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Ceiling tile missing. Through out business
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Manager discarded cup of coffee
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. No light shield in kitchen
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.