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SAINTAMISE LOUIS

2001 N DIXIE HWY, Pompano Beach FL 33060 · 954-783-2211

Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats12
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1617171
Grade history
JAN 24
JUL 24
OCT 24
AUG 25
JAN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding 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. Provided poster to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2017003733Jan 19, 2017Mar 3, 2017$400

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Mar 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 13, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority4 Intermediate4 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, cooked Cow Heel (59F - Cold Holding); per operator, food not prepared or portioned today, food prepared yesterday and held in unit overnight. Manager discarded. See Stop Sale.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler, cooked Cow Heel (59F - Cold Holding); per operator, food not prepared or portioned today, food prepared yesterday and held in unit overnight. Manager discarded. See Stop Sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In walk in cooler, Chicken Liver (51F - Heated Cooling)at 3:37 pm, since 10 :00 am, approximately 5.5 hours ago. At this rate, proper cooling will not occur. Advised manager to place food in freezer to reach 41 F and below.
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Gallon of bleach and container of dishwasher detergent stored in handwashing sink in kitchen. Manager removed items from sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only one employee currently hired at establishment. Food handlers certificate expired in 2019.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean utensils stored in pan soiled with food debris on rack in kitchen. Manager placed utensils and pan in 3 compartment sink to be washed.
Basic/24-06-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided poster to operator.
Basic/51-13-4/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled with dust and grease and food debris behind stove and behind 3 compartment sink.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Oct 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Myrva Turenne 6/16/2020 expired CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with food debris and deep cut marks.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Oct 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat soup. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink by three compartment sink blocked with blender parts. Operator removed
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink by three compartment sink, no paper towels supplied. Operator supplied paper towels
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. In reach in freezer to go bag used to store food.
High priority/14-15-4
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw shell eggs stored above cooked chicken. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Jan 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In walk in cooler, white rice and chicken wings prepared more than 24 ago not labeled with date. Operator dated items.
High priority/02C-01-5/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. Operator provided paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open drink container on shelf above prep table. Operator removed.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site

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.