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SANDS HARBOR PATIO RESTAURANT & BAR

125 N RIVERSIDE DR, Pompano Beach FL 33062

Last inspected Dec 9, 2024 · 8 visits since September 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence1614716
Grade history
SEP 23
JAN 24
MAR 24
SEP 24
DEC 24
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 18 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At bar, handwashing sink, no hot water.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

5 cases · $2,600

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2021058851Nov 15, 2021Feb 4, 2022$1,320
2--2021021811Apr 7, 2021Jun 9, 2021$280
2--2021001950Nov 23, 2020May 11, 2021$200
2--2018008955Jan 23, 2018Mar 14, 2018$600
2--2015043869Sep 14, 2015Oct 27, 2015$200

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Dec 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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. In kitchen, chlorine sanitizer 0 ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler, rice 50°F. Operator stated held in cooler for less than two hours. Operator moved to freezer for quick chill
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In dish area, hand washing sink blocked with bucket.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning
Sep 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 17, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. At bar, high temp machine
High priority/22-57-6/Warning
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk in cooler, raw shell eggs stored over unwashed potato's. Chef moved eggs to bottom shelf
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. At bar, three compartment sink no hot water.
Intermediate/27-06-4/Warning
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At bar, handwashing sink, no hot water.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At bar, ice machine has accumulated mold like substance on front of machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Food stored on floor. In dry storage area, fryer oil stored on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, utensils stored in standing water 92°F. Operator removed water.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line in flip top cooler, cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); homemade tomato sauce (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated held in cooler less than two hours. Put into cooler to quick chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at both hand sinks in kitchen and in dish area. Operator replaced soap
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet wiping cloth stored under cutting board at prep station by dish area. Operator removed
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 15, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 14, 2023Administrative 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
Show 5 findings ▾
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. Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator primed machine, retested at chlorine 50ppm. Kitchen Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Chemicals dispensed in incorrect order, operator corrected dispensing lines and primed machine, retested at chlorine 50ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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 Double glass door low boy; cooked pasta (50°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, being held in cooler for 2 days.
High priority/01B-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line Flip top cooler; pico (50°F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (52°F). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, being held in cooler 2 hours, moved to salad station flip top cooler. At Double glass door low boy; cooked pasta (50°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, being held in cooler for 2 days. See Stop Sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar hand wash sink; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. At dish area hand wash sink; no soap. Operator provided soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning

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.