PEPPERMINT HIPPO
1350 SW 2ND STREET, Pompano Beach FL 33069 · 954-953-8890
Last inspected Mar 2, 2026 · 4 visits since November 2023
4 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed three containers of cooked pasta dated 09/26. Operated discarded
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2017049646 | Oct 4, 2017 | Nov 3, 2017 | $160 |
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Salsa prepared 2 days ago, not dated in walk in cooler. Employee dated salsa.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed three containers of cooked pasta dated 09/26. Operated discarded
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bags stored in hand washing sink located by walk-in cooler. Operator removed
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Battery was missing. Operator replaced battery
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed hamburger patties 36F in sink without running water. Operator turned on water.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting inside mop bucket.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Stored food not covered. Observed butter, cooked chicken wings, and blue cheese not covered in walk-in cooler. Operator covered.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not in original packaging not labeled. Operator labeled.
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine or quaternary compounds.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of cleaner with no common label in cooler. Operator removed and labeled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed back splash of espresso machine soiled. Operator cleaned machine.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in reach-in cooler. Operator removed beverage.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve cups not inverted in reach-in cooler. Operator corrected.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wipe cloth on cook-line prep table. Operator placed in sanitizer solution bucket.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of bread crumbs not in original container without common name label. Operator labeled container.
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.