ROCOTO PERUVIAN GRILL
1612 S CYPRESS, Pompano Beach FL 33060 · 9547735078
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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▲ 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 poster to operator
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2022002038 | Nov 30, 2021 | Feb 14, 2022 | $320 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 18, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook cleaned counters, washed dishes, with gloves, then picked up sausages and bread without washing hands and changing gloves. Educated employee on proper handwashing procedures and employee washed hands and changed gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. AVANTICO REACH IN // Sliced Cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella Cheese (50F - Cold Holding). Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Foods held in walk in cooler and moved to reach in cooler and held for approximately 3 hours. Foods were moved back to walk in cooler to quick chill.
Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Menu state, Ceviche de Pescado, " Our fresh catch of the day Ceviche ". Fresh fish is not used for the dish, frozen Swai is used. Educated operator on using "Fresh Catch", on menu.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche de Pescado, made with raw Swai fish, not identified on menu as raw or undercooked.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap not accessible in soap dispenser at handwashing sink in kitchen. Operator provided soap at handwashing sink.
Clean cooking and serving utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean utensils not inverted in bucket on rack in kitchen. Operator inverted utensils.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 2 backpacks of employees stored above rack with sheet pans in kitchen. Backpacks were moved from rack.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. 2 ice scoops stored covered in ice at ice machine. Advised operator to place pan above ice machine to store ice scoops. Ice scoops were placed in pan.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Several pans with old dates stored on rack in kitchen. Pans were placed in 3 compartment sink for labels to be removed.
Nov 20, 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine soiled. Employee cleaned and sanitized ice machine.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. One ceiling tile water stained, and one ceiling tile damaged in kitchen near to triple sink.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees preparing food without hair restraints. Employees put on hair restraints.
Food stored on floor. Water bottles stored on floor of walk in cooler. Employee placed bottles on shelf.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice machine in kitchen. Manager removed ice scoop and placed on top of ice machine.
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. In walk in cooler, raw shell eggs stored over beer bottles. Employee moved beer to different shelf
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In reach in cooler in kitchen, milk opened more than 24 hours not date marked.
Food stored on floor. In kitchen by ovens, fryer oil stored on floor. Employee moved to shelf.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line, standing water 81°F with in use utensils. Employee discarded water.
Feb 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 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 poster 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 poster to operator
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator
Dec 18, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. In walk in cooler, floor is covered by wood. Not easily cleanable.
Oct 26, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No manager training.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink next to three compartment sink, no paper towels. Operator supplied paper towels.
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.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. In walk in cooler, floor is covered by wood. Not easily cleanable.
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.