PHO OCEAN
3321 N FEDERAL HWY, Pompano Beach FL 33064 · 954-941-4155
Last inspected Oct 22, 2025 · 8 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/24.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $1,560
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2016040872 | Aug 10, 2016 | Sep 20, 2016 | $1,560 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Oct 22, 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
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gasket, two door true reach in cooler opposite fryers in kitchen.
Jul 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
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. Observed soiled cardboard used at shelf on food prep table next to cookline in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Wall behind beverage counter in wait station area. 2, Wall opposite cookline in kitchen. 3. Door gaskets on two door reach in cooler opposite fryers in kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored at food prep table opposite cookline in kitchen.
Jun 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Walk in cooler door gasket
Jun 18, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/24.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed soiled strainer in hand sink in prep area. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in prep area.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Food stored on floor. 1. Observed containers of frozen meat stored on floor. 2. Observed containers of food stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Walk in cooler door gasket
Oct 24, 2024Inspection 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw shell eggs stored over noodles in two door reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed eggs.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 1. Observed extension cords and gloves in hand sink basin in dry storage area. 2. Strainer of herbs stored in hand sink basin in prep area.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Packaged prawn crackers observed at the front counter with no label.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in dry storage area.
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gaskets on two door reach in cooler opposite cook line in kitchen.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils water 83F with utensils for rice stored on prep table next to rice warmer in prep area.
Light not functioning. 1. Observed light not functioning in dry storage area. 2. Two lights not functioning at the hood in kitchen.
Jul 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed empty container in basin of the hand sink. Operator removed.
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gasket on two door reach in cooler, opposite fryers in kitchen.
Apr 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 1. Pot stored in basin of handsink in storage area. 2. Hand sink next to triple sink filled with dishes. Operator removed all items.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the front counter.
No soap provided at handwash sink at the front counter.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink at the front counter.
Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Wooden cutter and wooden shredder utensils stored with cleaned utensils in storage area.
Food stored on floor. Bagged onions stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil water 83F with in use utensils on food prep table next to cook line. Operator stored dry.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on containers stored on cleaned utensil rack above triple sink in ware wash area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind triple sink in ware wash area. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop bucket. Operator hung mop to dry.
Nov 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cut pineapple in the reach in cooler in the kitchen. Operator reorganized.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet in the dry storage area.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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. Provided employee reporting agreement to operator for two new employees. Operator reviewed and signed with employees.
No soap provided at handwash sink at the front counter. Operator provided.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table next to clean utensils in the kitchen. Operator removed.
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gasket on reach in cooler opposite fryers in the kitchen.
Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Wood cutter and wooden shredder observed stored, per operator used for cutting and shredding.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in water 76° on prep table at cookline.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease and food debris. 1. Reach in cooler door gaskets opposite cookline in kitchen. 2. Wall next to hood in the kitchen.
Open dumpster lid.
Soiled/worn tin foil used as shelf cover in kitchen on spice shelf.
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.