TERRACE LOUNGE
2755 W ATLANTIC BLVD STE 201, Pompano Beach FL 33069 · 7543680896
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 flying insect outside the walk in door not landing on any thing.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 22, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee wash hands with no soap less than 10-15 seconds. Instructed employee to re wash hands with soap for proper amount of time
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken wings (60F - Cold Holding) being held at room temperature for approximately 1 hour, operator moved to walk in cooler 1 door flip top: cooked pork (48F); butter (54F); cooked vegetables (50F); cooked chicken (52F); cooked oxtail (54F); cheese (51F). Per operator items held in unit for approximately 1 hour. Items not prepared or portioned today. Operator moved items to walk in cooler
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bar hand wash sink blocked by soda rack, multiple items. Discussed with operator
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand wash sink. Operator provided
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Multiple food items stored on floor in walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelving soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at cook line flip top
Oct 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed Chicken wings 115F @ 2:00 cooling since 1:30 rechecked 100F at this rate wings will not cool from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Operator placed in walk-in cooler.
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee taste sauce with bare hand then hand then handled clean equipment with out washing hands.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front kitchen
No soap provided at handwash sink. Front kitchen and bar. Operator provided
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Left interior side
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Operator stated dish machine not functioning at this time and all dishware,equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink at this time.
Food stored on floor. Box of green plantain and salmon on the floor in walk-in freezer
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the bar
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed multiple open water bottles in single glass door reach in cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Mop sink area and behind convection oven. Observed soiled wall with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust by three compartment sink.
Jul 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 flying insect outside the walk in door not landing on any thing.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Operator had quaternary test strips using chlorine as sanitizer.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed stainless steel bowl with no handle used to dispense pasta in lower portion of flip top
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Operator stated dish machine not functioning at this time and all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink at this time.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed operator wearing a watch while preparing food.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of cooking oil stored on floor underneath convection oven Observed plastic container of chicken wings stored on the walk-in floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance inside mop sink.
Stored food not covered. Observed multiple containers of pork chicken wings not covered in walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp 37F stored in sink at cook line out at room temperature.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop wet nesting inside mop bucket.
Oct 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed macaroni and cheese (116-125F - Hot Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than one hour. Operator placed in oven to reheat. Rechecked 168F
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Operator had quaternary test strips using chlorine as a sanitizer.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior right and left side accumulation of black/green mold-like substance. Operator cleaned and sanitized
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic soufflé cup with no handle used to dispense Parmesan cheese in flip top cooler. Operator removed.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At bar
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Operator stated dishwasher not functioning and being washed in three compartment sink.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing chicken.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes frozen vegetables on walk-in freezer floor
Stored food not covered. Observed cook chicken and turkey not covered in walk-in cooler. Operator covered.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting in mop bucket.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers of sugar removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled.
Aug 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips. Operator has quaternary.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator could not locate
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food.
Food stored on floor. Observed rice on the floor in storage area. Operator elevated.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in flour container the handle in contact with flour. Operator removed
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Flip top cooler standing water on bottom
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop wet nesting in mop bucket.
Feb 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold-like substance inside of ice machine.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking at prep table at back kitchen area. Operator removed.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Observed lack of trash can near handwashing areas throughout. Operator moved trash to better suited areas.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket. Operator hung mop.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour not in original packaging with no common name label on the container. Operator wrote common name on container.
Oct 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink splitter with no vacuum breaker.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter area no paper towels available at hand washing sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold-like substance inside the ice machine.
Food stored on floor. Observed in walk-in cooler a box of food on the floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand washing sink at cook-line area with no sign.
Stored food not covered. Observed in walk-in cooler raw salmon and cooked turkey not covered.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour not in original packaging with no common name label on the container.
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