TACO STATION POMPANO INC
3432 E ATLANTIC BLVD, Pompano Beach FL 33062 · 5183685307
Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst 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. Emailed to operator
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In flip top cooler, Cooked Chicken (50F - Heated Cooling). Per operator, food prepared 2 days ago and held in cooler. Food was discarded. See Stop Sale.
Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Employee cleaned thermometer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw calamari stored over pan of cooked chicken in flip top cooler in kitchen. Operator moved calamari to bottom shelf.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In flip top cooler, Cooked Chicken (50F - Heated Cooling). Per operator, food prepared 2 days ago and held in cooler. Food was discarded. See Stop Sale.
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Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine wiping cloth sanitizer stored in bucket at over 200 ppm. Operator discarded sanitizer, to prepare correct sanitizer.
Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt. Gratuity of 20 % of 4 or more listed on receipt, not listed on menu.
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.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In flip top cooler, Raw Fish (48F - Ambient Cooling) at 1 :45 pm, since 11:30 am to 51 F at 2:30 pm. Raw Shrimp (50F - Ambient Cooling) to 50 F at 2:30 pm. At this rate, proper cooling will not occur. Food was placed in ice to reach proper temperatures.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Serving tray stored in handwashing sink at bar. Manager removed tray from handwashing sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup without handle stored in bucket of Parmesan cheese on prep table. Employee discarded cup.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Clean utensil stored in container of standing water at 82 F on prep table at cook line. Employee discarded water.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing signs in both bathrooms.
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 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 Chicken (54F - Cold Holding), per operator, foods prepared yesterday was not prepared or portioned today, food prepared 2 days ago and held in unit for 2 days. Manager discarded chicken. See Stop
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler, Shredded Cheese (51F - Cold Holding); per operator, food not prepared or portioned today, foods held in unit for approximately 2.5 hours in unit. Cheese was placed in freezer to quick chill.. Cooked Chicken (54F - Cold Holding), per operator, foods prepared yesterday was not prepared or portioned today, food prepared 2 days ago and held in unit for 2 days. Manager discarded chicken. See Stop Sale.
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 manager.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container stored in handwashing sink. Employee removed container.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen. Manager provided paper towels.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Two cellphones stored on shelf above food prep area. Manager removed phones.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Clean utensils stored in container of water in kitchen at 109 F. Manager discarded water.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of disposable lids and cups stored on floor in storage room. Advised manager to remove items from floor.
Jul 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in coolers, raw beef stored above ready to eat chicken. Operator move beef to bottom shelf
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In dry storage area, spray bottles not labeled with sanitizer
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine by prep area soiled with mold like substance
Food stored on floor. In prep area, iron stored on floor in black bins.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on soiled surface on top of ice machine.
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen by steam table, standing water 70°F with utensils
Jul 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In reach in cooler, fresh cilantro stored in to go bag. Operator removed
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed to operator
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 to operator
Jan 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee entered kitchen after washing dishes and put gloves on to prepare food without washing hands. Operator explained hand washing procedures to employees.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In dry storage in reach in cooler, fresh herbs stored on Togo bags. Operator removed and put into food grade bags.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. I'm dry storage, cup used to dispense flour. Operator removed cup
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on floor in kitchen Operator moved to shelf.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar, ice scoop laying in ice bin. Operator removed scoop.
Oct 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In prep area, hand wash sink blocked by plastic container in sink. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. In kitchen, fryer oil stored on floor. Operator moved to shelf.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At dry storage, cup used to dispense flour. Operator removed.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. At bar, straws not individually wrapped for customer self serve. Operator removed and out behind bar.
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.