POC BUFFET & GRILL
1651 BONAVENTURE BLVD, Weston FL 33326 · 954-389-5188
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on floor near drain in kitchen. Inspector killed it and operator clean and sanitized area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
6 cases · $3,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026020854 | Jan 29, 2026 | Apr 8, 2026 | $400 |
| 2--2025063854 | Jul 31, 2025 | Sep 17, 2025 | $600 |
| 2--2020049482 | Oct 5, 2020 | Dec 9, 2020 | — |
| 2--2020037958 | Jul 30, 2020 | Aug 21, 2020 | $800 |
| 2--2019055399 | Oct 22, 2019 | Nov 12, 2019 | $800 |
| 2--2017013204 | Mar 17, 2017 | Apr 3, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed server turn on and off only cold water faucet to wash hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in lower flip top cooler butter (55F - Cold Holding); fresh garlic and oil (55F - Cold Holding) per operator left out on cook line for approximately 1 hour before placed back in unit. Not portion or prepared today. Operator placed ice packs on items. suggested to operator to place items on time.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Located on wall by rear kitchen door
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Left interior side
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Flour container Operator removed
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on cook line shelf.
Food stored on floor. Plastic container of ginger store on floor at sushi station. Employee elevated
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in contact with salt. Operator removed
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler unwashed romaine over individual cups of flan.
Jan 29, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw calamari stored over crab salad in lower make table. Operator stored correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fresh garlic and oil (55F - Cold Holding); butter (78F - Cold Holding) on cook line at room temperature per operator held out of temperature approximately two hours. Not portion or prepared today. Operator placed in low boy cooler to chill. Observed at sushi station squeeze bottle of spicy mayo (60F - Cold Holding) out at room temperature. Per operator held out of temperature approximately 3 hours. Not portion or prepared today Operator placed in cooler to chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in hot holding unit opposite grill picanha steak (115-119F - Hot Holding) per operator held out of temperature approximately 2.5 hours. Operator increased temperature of holding unit.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice. Operator removed.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed 8 small bottles of soy sauce stored next to hand washing sink. Employee removed.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of soy sauce in contact with kitchen floor. Operator elevated.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed Chinese cleaver stored between make table and low boy cooler.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed spoon handle in contact with bay scallops operator removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken breast 35F defrosting out at room temperature on prep table. Operator placed in walk-in cooler.
Aug 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 31, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 9 high priority.
9 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee adjust sushi roll with bare hands. Operator discarded at will.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at walk in cooler - plate of raw beef stored on top of portioned and shredded carrots. Operator removed and stored correctly.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on floor near drain in kitchen. Inspector killed it and operator clean and sanitized area.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee dropped dirty plates then proceeded to touch clean equipment in kitchen, employee then put gloves on without washing hands. Employee washed hands properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at sushi station - spicy mayo (57F - Cold Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature for approximately 3 hours. Item not portioned or prepared today. Operator stored item in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observe at sushi bar Tempura Salmon Roll without proper time mark. Operator discarded at will.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at hot holding unit in kitchen across from grill - picanha (109F - Hot Holding); ribs (96F - Hot Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature for approximately 3 hours. Operator turned up the temperature.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at hose bib near the rear door.
Whole meat roast hot held at less than 130 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at hot holding unit in kitchen across from grill - picanha (109F - Hot Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature for approximately 3 hours. Operator turned up the temperature.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine across from dishwasher machine.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed at triple door reach in cooler near dishwasher machine - tuna thawing in Reduced Oxygen Package. Employee removed items from packages.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches on shelf in kitchen. Operator removed and cleaned area.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking soup from a small bowl in kitchen near steam table.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed at handwashing sink in kitchen - observed approximately 7 small bottles of soy sauce (green cap) stored right next to sink. Operator removed and stored correctly.
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of sou stored directly on the floor near by rear door.
Mar 31, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee rubbing hands for less than 10 seconds. Employee washed correctly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at walk in cooler - raw fish stored above cooked rice. Operator stored correctly.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee handled soiled dishes then proceeded to served ice tea without proper handwashing.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed at flip top cooler across from grill - raw shell eggs (48F - Cold Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Items not portioned or prepared today. Operator placed item in lower cooler compartment.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed sushi rice without proper time mark - item held for approximately 1 hour - employee placed proper time mark.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at warmer oven by kitchen's entrance - chorizo (110F - Hot Holding); picanha (112F - Hot Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour, employee raised temperature.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at sushi bar - sponge stored in handwashing sink. Employee removed and stored properly.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine at back.
Food stored on floor. Observed by rear exit - Bucket of soy stored directly on floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at sushi bar - oven warmer soiled inside with food debris.
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Recorded at 4072 NE 5 TER, Oakland Park — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Sushi rice, per employee rice on time one hour ago. Time label added
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table-lobter cream soup (112F - Hot Holding), per employee food hot held for one hour,, employee reheated on the stove to 170F
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster emailed to operator
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sushi station- sponge inside sink, employee removed
Plumbing system in disrepair. Broken cold water faucet from hand wash sink in dishwasher area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 3 wiping cloths next to hand wash, in front of prep table, employee removed and placed inside sanitizer bucket solution
Apr 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Recorded at 4072 NE 5 TER, Oakland Park — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prep or portioned today. Sushi station-left side-salmon (58F - Cold Holding); crab sticks (51F - Hot Holding), per operator food held for two hours, ice added for a quick chill. Observed unit switch turned off by accident
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster emailed to operator
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rusted shelves inside walk in cooler.
Feb 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Per employee food on time at 12:45 pm. Employee placed label
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm), manager made new solution, chlorine sanitizer at 50 ppm
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster emailed to operator.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle of unidentified drink above hand wash sink in sushi station. Manager removed
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed clever between wall and hand wash sink, next to dishwasher machine, Employee removed.
Oct 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Recorded at 4072 NE 5 TER, Oakland Park — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.