PIRANHA PAT'S
2500 E ATLANTIC BLVD, Pompano Beach FL 33062 · 954.782.5095
Last inspected Jan 30, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 31 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler, raw chicken stored over raw salmon and beef. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 30, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 29, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler, Seafood Gumbo (51F - Cold Holding); Marinara Sauce (50F - Cold Holding); Black Beans (51F - Cold Holding). Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today, foods prepared yesterday and two days ago. Manager discarded foods. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler, Seafood Gumbo (51F - Cold Holding); Marinara Sauce (50F - Cold Holding); Black Beans (51F - Cold Holding). Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today, foods prepared yesterday and two days ago. Manager discarded foods. In flip top cooler on cook line, Sliced Cheese (54F - Cold Holding); per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Food held in walk in cooler, and placed in flip top cooler approximately 1.5 hours ago. Advised operator to place ice on food to quick chill.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Box of aluminum foil stored in handwashing sink in back area of kitchen.Manager removed foil from sink.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of fries stored on floor of walk in freezer. Manager placed boxes of fries on shelf.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoons stored with handles down in containers of Cole slaw and other food in flip top on cook line. Employee placed spoons upright.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage stored on top shelf next to food for establishment. Manager removed beverage from shelf.
Oct 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken cooked to 162 F from grill, advised employee to return to grill and cook to 165 F or above. Employee placed on grill to finish cooking and cooked to 167 F.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup without handle used in pan with breading batter on cook line. Manager removed.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop with handle down in bin of breading in dry storage. Manager removed.
Sep 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
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 used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink by two compartment sink has towels stored.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At bar, wet wiping cloth stored by handwashing sink.
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At cook line, employees handled cell phones then engaged in food preparation without changing gloves. Discussed with operator of proper handwashing procedures.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. At waiter station, household bug killer stored on counter where prep is happening. Operator removed
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler, raw chicken stored over raw salmon and beef. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf.
Clam tags not marked with last date served. Some clam tags not marked with last date served.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At bar, employee dumped sanitizer in handwash sink. Discussed with operator that hand sink are for only handwashing.
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. Responsible Vendors, some expired
Stored food not covered. In walk in freezer, shaved steak stored not covered.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cook line, wet wiping cloths stored on cutting board. Operator moved to sanitizer bucket.
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 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 0PPM chlorine. Operator primed dishwasher 100ppm chlorine
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. At cook line, cook took gloves off and put another pair on before washing hands. Cook washed hands and put new gloves on.
Stored food not covered. Next to expo line, reach in freezer ice cream not covered. Operator covered
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At cook line, wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board. Operator stored in sanitizer bucket.
Aug 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. At cook line; employee switched from cooking raw hamburger to plating cooked chicken, no hand wash. Employee washed hands.
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At cook line; employee touched hat and then continued preparing food, no hand wash. Employee washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Expo line; sour cream (49°F - Cold Holding); house made salsa (50°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, being held at expo line less than 2 hours, moved to reach in cooler.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clam tags not marked with last date served.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At hand wash sink next to prep sink; hand wash sink used to store wet wiping cloth. Operator removed.
Stored food not covered. At white chest freezer; ice cream stored uncovered. Operator covered.
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