POMPANO PIZZA
1606 S CYPRESS RD, Pompano Beach FL 33060 · 954.782.5800
Last inspected Jun 11, 2026 · 15 visits since August 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. At front counter, 1 live roach present moving across floor. Operator killed and sanitized area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
5 cases · $3,880
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025048373 | Jun 10, 2025 | Oct 14, 2025 | $880 |
| 2--2024043339 | Jul 2, 2024 | Sep 25, 2024 | $880 |
| 2--2023051805 | Aug 30, 2023 | Oct 17, 2023 | $800 |
| 2--2023018125 | Feb 10, 2023 | Jun 19, 2023 | $200 |
| 2--2014043545 | Sep 19, 2014 | Feb 27, 2015 | $1,120 |
Inspection history
15 visits, newest first
Jun 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall next to flip top cooler in kitchen.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from pipe under handwashing sink in kitchen.
Jun 2, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority6 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of pineapple dented on dry storage shelf. Manager discarded can. See Stop Sale.
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 reading 0 ppm after 3 attempts. Advised operator to discontinue use of dishwasher. Three compartment sink was set up.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In front display case, Cheesecake slices (50F - Cold Holding); Tiramisu slices (51F - Cold Holding). Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today, food was placed in display case approximately 3 hours ago. Food was moved to walk in cooler to quick chill.
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. Pizza slices being held on Time as a Public Health Control, without time mark. Employee filled out time log.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream stored in flip top cooler, opened more than 24 hours ago not dated. Employee dated cream..
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. Provided poster to operator and poster was placed on wall.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Floor dough mixer soiled with food debris in kitchen.
No chlorine test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Pizza slices being held on Time as a Public Health Control, without written plan. Emailed form to operator.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Italian soup stored in walk in cooler, prepared more than 26 hours ago not dated. Employee dated soup.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook preparing food without hair restraint. Cook put on hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Container of onions stored on floor of walk in cooler. Employee placed onions on shelf.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall next to flip top cooler in kitchen.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided poster to operator and poster was displayed on wall.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in front display case.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from pipe under handwashing sink in kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Soiled wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board at front prep table. Employee removed soiled wiping cloth.
Jan 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Slice of cheesecake, held in front display case with mold. Operator discarded. See Stop Sale.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over carrot cake and cooked pasta in walk in cooler. Employee moved eggs to bottom shelf.
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. Cooked pasta stored in flip top cooler at 61 F, per operator, food not prepped or portioned today. Food prepared yesterday and held in unit overnight. Manager discarded. See Stop Sale. Cooked pasta stored in walk in cooler,held at 54 F, per operator foods not prepared or portioned today. Foods prepared two days ago. Operator discarded. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pasta stored in flip top cooler at 61 F, per operator, food not prepped or portioned today. Food prepared yesterday and held in unit overnight. Manager discarded. See Stop Sale. Cooked pasta stored in walk in cooler, held at 54 F, per operator foods not prepared or portioned today, food prepared two days ago. Operator discarded. See Stop Sale.
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. Emailed poster to operator.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna and marinara sauce prepared on Tuesday not dated in walk in cooler and flip top. Employee dated items.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup without handle, used as scoop in container of Parmesan cheese in flip top cooler. Employee removed cup.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Flip top cooler lid broken at pizza station.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster to operator.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from handwashing sink, when faucet is turned on, near to ice machine.
Sep 11, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1, 2024
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Carolina Brecomente, manager on duty has no certified manager certification at time of inspection
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. One employee has no proof of food handler training.
Ceiling tile missing. At front counter by glass case, ceiling tiles missing.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In kitchen and front counter, cutting boards bave deep cut marks.
Jun 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired December 1, 2024
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk in cooler, raw chicken stored above unwashed tomatoes. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Carolina Brecomente, manager on duty has no certified manager certification at time of inspection
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.
Dec 5, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired December 1, 2024
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Carolina Brecomente, manager no proof of manager certification
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.
Dec 4, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired December 1, 2024
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. At front counter, 1 live roach present moving across floor. Operator killed and sanitized area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter, homemade tomato sauce (50F - Cold Holding); sauté mushrooms (61F - Cold Holding). Operator stated held less than 2 hours. Open put on ice.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Carolina Brecomente, manager no proof of manager certification
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.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. By fryer, scoop in flour in contact with product
Nov 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Carolina Brecomente, person in charge no proof of certified food manager certification
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.
Oct 31, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler, raw beef stored in same container as French fries
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler, Raw calamari stored above ready to eat deserts
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line flip top cooler, cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding); sausage (50F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding). Operator stated held for less than two hours.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Carolina Brecomente, person in charge no proof of certified food manager certification
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.
Jul 2, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 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, Rae chicken wings stored over ready to eat foods.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Carolina Brecamonte no proof of Certified Food Manager Certification
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 of employee training. Three employees working
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At ice machine, ice scoop handle laying in ice.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cook line, water on bottom of flip top cooler.
Nov 16, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Carolina Brecamonte
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In dining room in front of chas register, water leaking from ceiling.
Nov 15, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Carolina Brecamonte.
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.
Nov 15, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At walk in cooler, shell eggs (48F - Cold Holding)
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler, butter (52F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (53F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (55F - Cold Holding);operator stated all held over night. Not prepped or cooked today. At walk in cooler, shell eggs (48F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler, butter (52F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (53F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (55F - Cold Holding); operator stated all held over night. Not prepped or cooked today.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Carolina Brecamonte
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In dining room in front of chas register, water leaking from ceiling.
Aug 31, 2023Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. At pizza station; employee switched from cleaning to preparing pizza, no hand wash.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Carolina Brecamonte.
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.
Aug 30, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 13 violations recorded, 9 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
9 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. At pizza station; employee switched from cleaning to preparing pizza, no hand wash.
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face and hair and then scooped ice and made a drink without washing 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.
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. At front counter; employee touched ready to eat salad ingredients (cut lettuce/cut tomatoes/sliced onion/sliced cucumber) with bare hands. Employees are not washing hands. See Stop Sale.
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 came out of the bathroom and then entered the kitchen and handled clean equipment and utensils without washing hands.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. 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. At front counter; employee touched ready to eat salad ingredients (cut lettuce/cut tomatoes/sliced onion/sliced cucumber) with bare hands. Employees are not washing hands. See Stop Sale.
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. At cook line Flip top cooler; sliced American cheese (52°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated item not prepared or portioned today, cheese is stored over stacked in pan and being held in cooler overnight. At front line display cooler; fresh garlic in oil (61°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated item not prepared or portioned today, being held in cooler overnight. At walk-in cooler; cooked sausage (52°F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (55°F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (52°F - Cold Holding); sliced provolone (52°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today being held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line Flip top cooler; sliced American cheese (52°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated item not prepared or portioned today, cheese is stored over stacked in pan and being held in cooler overnight. At front line display cooler; fresh garlic in oil (61°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated item not prepared or portioned today, being held in cooler overnight. At walk-in cooler; cooked sausage (52°F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (55°F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (52°F - Cold Holding); sliced provolone (52°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today being held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. At pizza station; Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm). Operator diluted to chlorine 100ppm.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At front line display cooler; sliced tomatoes (61°F - Cooling 12:00pm/62°F - Cooling 12:45pm). Operator stated tomatoes sliced 2 hours prior, at this rate tomatoes will not reach 41°F within 4 hours. Operator moved tomatoes to reach in cooler.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Carolina Brecamonte.
No handwash sink for employees. Establishment has only one hand wash sink located inside kitchen which has no running water due to clogged plumbing. Operator is unable to repair during inspection. Establishment has no other means to properly wash hands for food preparation/service.
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.
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