POMPERDALE DELI
3055 E COMMERCIAL BLVD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33308 · 954.771.9830
Last inspected Jan 28, 2026 · 9 visits since January 2024
APR 24
OCT 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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 to operator
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jan 28, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Front counter cutting board.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under shelving in all walk in coolers.
Food stored on floor. Bags of bread stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab and go cream cheese and frozen soups missing the date packaged.
Jan 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Cook line glass unit - Raw fish stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat cheese. Front counter display case - Raw fish stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat cream sauce. Operator stored all items properly.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee entered kitchen, put on gloves and handled clean knives without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee while wearing gloves dropped another glove on the floor - picked up glove and discarded - then engaged in food preparation without first removing gloves and washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands/put on new gloves.
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. Cookline - small flip top - liquid egg whites (52-54F); raw beef burgers (52-54F). Liquid egg whites and raw beef burgers were held in unit overnight. These items not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - small flip top - cooked sausage (50F); liquid egg whites (52-54F); raw beef burgers (52-54F). Per operator the cooked sausage was placed in unit from freezer approximately 4 hours ago. Operator moved item to reach in to quick chill. Liquid egg whites and raw beef burgers were held in unit overnight. These items not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Cook line - Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine over 200ppm). Operator made new solution. Chlorine 100ppm.
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. 2 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.A
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small bowl in cream sauce - front counter display glass display. Operator removed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Front counter cutting board.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under shelving in all walk in coolers.
Food stored on floor. Bags of bread stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Interior of cook line and front counter microwaves has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab and go cream cheese and frozen soups missing the date packaged.
Stored food not covered. Cook line freezer - container of plantains and container of sausage not covered. Operator covered.
Aug 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Front line flip top cover.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at front line and kitchen area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee yogurt stored on top of wrapped container of sliced tomatoes at the front line reach in cooler, operator stored properly.
Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer; case of bagels stored on floor, operator stored properly.
In-use knives stored in cracks between flip top unit and counter in kitchen, operator cleaned and sanitized and stored properly.
Apr 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -West facing front line flip top; smoked salmon over ready to eat cooked noodles. -Kitchen reach in sliding door; smoked salmon over ready to eat butter blend. Operator stored properly.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. -Walk in cooler exterior; case of lettuce stored on the floor. -Walk in freezer; case of bagels stored on the floor -Kitchen; Bulk potatoes and spice stored on floor. Operator elevated.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm), operator remade solution Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
Oct 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Front line reach in cooler next to slicer; raw salmon over ready to eat cooked noodles. Operator stored properly.
No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer for wiping cloths.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust.
Food stored on floor. -Outdoor walk in freezer; box of bagels stored on floor. operator stored properly.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. -Front counter Display; bottle of gatorade stored next to dried fish. Operator removed.
May 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed to operator
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 to operator
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old license displayed
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Front counter - soup - reheating 45 minutes at 9:15am (145-148F - Reheating) at 9:50am 135-140F. At this rate proper reheating will not occur. Operator moved back to stovetop to properly reheat.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Cookline hand sink. Operator replaced.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored in container of pickles at front counter. Operator removed.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Visibly soiled cardboard used to line reach in freezer shelves at cookline.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cookline. Operator removed.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Insect Trap over bread in kitchen cookline area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Operator posted.
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