STEAK SHOP & DELI REST (THE)
1801 E SAMPLE RD, Pompano Beach FL 33064 · 954.941.5790
Last inspected Mar 18, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
NOV 24
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DEC 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. One live under cabinet at the front counter next to cook line.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025053764 | Jul 17, 2025 | Aug 14, 2025 | $400 |
| 2--2018005185 | Jan 24, 2018 | Apr 18, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Mar 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed red basket with no handle used to scoop fries at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Door gaskets on large chest freezer in prep room.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface at front counter.
Standing water in bottom of two reach-in-cooler at front counter.
Dec 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Spray bottle containing yellow toxic substance not labeled at front counter hand sink.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard at cookline floor at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Observed on large chest freezer door gasket.
Sep 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, in walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Underneath cookline equipment in kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind large chest freezer in prep area.
Jul 18, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.observed bread at the front counter stored in can liners.
Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance through kitchen and dining area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Underneath dry food storage rack in prep area. 2. Door gasket on large chest freezer in prep area. 3. Underneath cookline equipment and shelving underneath cookline equipment in kitchen.
Jul 17, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 9 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.observed bread at the front counter stored in can liners.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. One live roach beneath dry food storage rack in prep area. 2. One live roach observed going in and out of wall next to refrigerator in prep area. 3. Approximately three live roaches observed on floor next to ice machine in prep area. 4. One live running across kitchen floor. Operator contacted exterminator during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potato Fries (61F) in front display case under no temperature control. Not prepared or portioned today. Fries placed in unit less than 3 hour per operator. Operator placed fries in freezer to quick chill to 41F or below.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in prep area.
Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance through kitchen and dining area.
Dead roaches on premises. 1. Two dead roaches observed beneath prep table in prep area. 2. One dead roach next to ice machine in prep area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed red plastic basket stored in bucket in contact with fries. Operator replaced basket with scoop with handle.
Label on a Baklava and brownies, at front counter, 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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Underneath dry food storage rack in prep area. 2. Door gasket on large chest freezer in prep area. 3. Underneath cookline equipment and shelving underneath cookline equipment in kitchen.
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Spray bottle containing red toxic substance not labeled and stored at the cook line in kitchen. Operator labeled degreaser.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine near triple sink.
Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen, prep, and dining areas.
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Observed torn door gasket on two door reach in cooler opposite cookline.
Interior of two door reach in cooler door has exposed insulation, opposite cook line in kitchen.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. 1. Observed in bottom of two door reach in cooler next to fryer in kitchen. 2. Observed in bottom of two door reach in cooler opposite cook line in kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed on wall behind cookline in kitchen.
Jul 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan of raw steak stored above ready to eat sauces in two door reach in cooler opposite cook line at front counter. Operator reorganized.
Spray bottle containing yellow toxic substance not labeled at the front counter. Operator labeled "Mr. Clean".
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gasket at two door reach in cooler opposite cook line at front counter.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water, under single door reach in cooler at cook line.
Interior of reach in cooler door has exposed insulation, at two door reach in cooler opposite cook line at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters and vents at the cook line. 2. Around and behind cook line equipment.
Oct 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. 1. Inside reach in cooler by cook line at the front counter. 2. In between fryers at the cook line at the front counter. 3. On food prep tables underneath cook line equipment at the front counter.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn door gaskets on reach in cooler next to cook line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease and food debris behind the cook line at the front counter.
Oct 19, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. One live under cabinet at the front counter next to cook line.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. 1. Inside reach in cooler by cook line at the front counter. 2. In between fryers at the cook line at the front counter. 3. On food prep tables underneath cook line equipment at the front counter.
Dead roaches on premises. 1. 6 dead under cabinet at the front counter next to cook line. 2. One dead on counter next to files at front counter.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn door gaskets on reach in cooler next to cook line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease and food debris behind the cook line at the front counter.
Oct 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee used bathroom, entered the food prep area, put on gloves, and started food prep without hand washing. Reviewed hand washing procedures with operator.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet located outside..
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener blade in the prep area.
Accumulation of slimy mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Reach in cooler gaskets at the cookline.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler next to the fryers at the cookline.
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.