SEA MARIO RESTAURANT
451 CYPRESS RD, Pompano Beach FL 33060 · 9545364097
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler in kitchen, Raw calamari stored over container of cheese and container of raw spinach. Employee moved calamari to bottom shelf.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Clean utensils stored in container of standing water on flip top cooler at 85 F. Operator discarded water.
Nov 20, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 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 flip top cooler, cooked Pasta (47F - Cold Holding), per operator food not prepped or portioned today. Food prepared yesterday and held in unit overnight. Manager discarded. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler, cooked Pasta (47F - Cold Holding), per operator food not prepped or portioned today. Food prepared yesterday and held in unit overnight. Manager discarded. See Stop Sale.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple sink chlorine sanitizer at over 200 ppm. Manager corrected to 100 ppm.
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.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee's cellphone stored on flip top cooler on cook line. Employee removed phone.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided poster to operator.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign in employee bathroom and at handwashing sink at front counter.
Stored food covered with non food grade covering. Clams held in metal pan in flip top cooler covered with non food grade towel. Manager removed towel.
Jul 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. In reach in cooler, wiping cloth covering fresh clams. Operator removed cloth.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line, cooked pasta (50F - Cold Holding). Product over stacked. Held less than two hours. Operator removed extra pasta from top and moved to cooler.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clam tags not date marked with last date used.
Dec 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. On cook line, wiping cloth used to cover ready to eat clams and muscles. Operator removed cloth
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer, raw steak stored over ready to eat French fries. Operator moved fries to top shelf
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler, raw steak stored over ready to eat pasta. Op over pasta to top shelf
Sep 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. By back door, scoop handle laying in salt and sugar containers. Operator removed scoops
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On cook line, squeeze bottles not labeled with common name.
Mar 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. Squid thawing in sink in kitchen with water barely running. Operator turned faucet on more.
Feb 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler, raw chicken spread over ready to eat cooked octopus. In reach in cooler, raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat deserts. Operator reversed.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In kitchen on shelf across from dish area, unlabeled spray bottle with windex. Operator labeled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At cook line, employee water bottle stored on cutting board. Employee moved to lower shelf.
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.