TACO BITE/ LOBSTER BAR
2715 E ATLANTIC BLVD, Pompano Beach FL 33062
Last inspected Feb 6, 2025 · 9 visits since August 2023
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.
5 inspections trending up, 14 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired December 1, 2024, Operator renewed license during inspection
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $780
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024014062 | Feb 12, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 | $300 |
| 2--2023067418 | Nov 14, 2023 | Dec 14, 2023 | $480 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired December 1, 2024, Operator renewed license during inspection
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On flip top cooler, soufflé cup used to dispense cheese. Operator removed cup.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. On cook line, knife stored in between flip top cooler and shelf. Operator removed knife
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. By three compartment sink, plastic containers wet nesting.
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Food stored on floor. In dry storage area, fryer oil stored on floor.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. Salmon served raw in poke bowl and sushi rolls.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. On menu, tuna roll, crunchy salmon roll and poke bowls not disclosed that have raw ingredients
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
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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.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Francisco Melchior no proof of food manager certification
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At hand wash sink in kitchen, metal containers stored inside. Operator removed.
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.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed Time as a Public Health Control sheet to Manager.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In kitchen, bowl used to dispense flour. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. In kitchen, fryer oil stored on floor. Operator put on shelf.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter, standing water 73°F with utensils. Operator removed water.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At three compartment sink, shrimp and tuna thawing in standing water. Operator put under running water.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu offers Poke and sushi served raw and not identified as being raw.
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.
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.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided consumer advisory, operator posted.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter, on top of 2 drawer reach in cooler; sushi rice (62°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepped or portioned today, being held out of temperature less than 4 hours, moved to reach in cooler.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu offers Poke and sushi served raw and not identified as being raw.
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.
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.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided consumer advisory, operator posted.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At bar keg reach in cooler; standing water in bottom.
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.