UNIQUE PARK RESTAURANT LLC
3521 NW 8 AVE #10, Pompano Beach FL 33064 · 954-781-6970
Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · 10 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. 1 live roach on floor in front of cleaned plate rack in kitchen. 2. 1 live roach on floor underneath food prep sink in kitchen. Operator killed, cleaned and sanitized area.
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Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $2,060
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024013656 | Feb 15, 2024 | Apr 23, 2024 | $200 |
| 2--2018047794 | Aug 27, 2018 | Oct 31, 2018 | $200 |
| 2--2016031002 | Jun 24, 2016 | Aug 11, 2016 | $700 |
| 2--2015042602 | Aug 25, 2015 | Nov 3, 2015 | $960 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Apr 23, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Observed torn walk in cooler door gasket.
Apr 22, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 15 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. One live roach observed crawling under food prep table in kitchen.. 2. Approximately four live roaches on floor next to brooms and reach in freezer in kitchen. 3. One live roach observed crawling on floor under triple sink in kitchen. 4. Observed two live roaches crawling in and out of opening in wall behind triple sink in kitchen. 4. Observed three live roaches on wall coving and floor in kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed container of green bananas 81F - Hot Holding stored on storage shelf in kitchen under no temperature control. Food cooked less than two hours ago per operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on heavily soiled can opener blade at prep table in kitchen.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Large area of cove molding damaged and completely separated from wall behind triple sink in kitchen.
Dead roaches on premises. 1. Observed two dead roaches in Bain Marie used for storage and next to single service bowls in kitchen. Operator discarded single service bowls. 2. Observed approximately seven dead roaches under food storage rack in kitchen. Operation cleaned during inspection. 3. Observed two dead roaches on kitchen floor near reach in freezer.
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Observed torn walk in cooler door gasket.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. 1. Observed large area of cloudy standing water at left corner of cookline in kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several broken and pitted tiles in kitchen and prep area.
Food storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, 1. Bottom shelf food prep table opposite cookline in kitchen. 2. Bottom shelf food and utensil storage rack next to walk in cooler in kitchen.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall behind triple sink in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters at cookline in kitchen.
Opened employee beverage container in reach in freezer unit with food to be served to customers.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed container of frozen black beans thawing on food and utensil storage rack under no temperature control.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind steam table in kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket in kitchen.
Portable fire extinguisher unable to read gauge/gauge heavily stained and unable to view gauge to determine if fire extinguisher is safe to use in an emergency.. For reporting purposes only.
Dec 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Dec 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed hands either no soap at the hand sink in the prep area.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed opened package of uncooked shrimp stored on shelf above frozen vegetables in reach in freezer in kitchen.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell egg ambient (50F) in walk in cooler in kitchen. Stored overnight in unit. See Stop Sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked chicken (58F), cooked pork (53F), rice and peas (53F), lalo (58F), lasagna (58F), raw fish (57F), Pikliz (56F), and cooked potato (55F) stored in walk in cooler. Not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale. 2. Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell egg ambient (50F) in walk in cooler in kitchen. Stored overnight in unit. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked chicken (58F), cooked pork (53F), rice and peas (53F), lalo (58F), lasagna (58F), raw fish (57F), Pikliz (56F), and cooked potato (55F) stored in walk in cooler. Not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of WD40 stored on utensil storage rack in kitchen.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) at sanitizer bucket in food prep area and in the kitchen.
No chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed four employees handling food and food utensils but no certified manager present.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal Cell phone and purse stored on storage rack next to cleaned food utensils.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxed bananas stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in kitchen.
Ripped tin foil used as shelf cover at utensil rack next to walk in cooler in kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind fryers at cook line in the kitchen.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wet wiping cloth stored at food prep table in kitchen.
Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water in between triple sink and cleaned utensil storage rack in kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees next to triple sink in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Bottom shelf observed heavily soiled with food debris in two door reach in freezer in kitchen. 2. Two door reach in freezer gaskets, in kitchen. 3. Walk in cooler door gasket.
Stored food not covered. Observed several containers of prepared foods already cooled to 41F or below stored uncovered in the walk-in cooler in the kitchen.
Three opened employee beverage containers in two door reach in freezer in kitchen, with food to be served to customers.
Oct 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed tray of raw shell stored above cooked rice. Operator reorganized.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on shelving and bottom interior of reach in freezer in kitchen.
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. Observed tray of raw shell eggs stored on rack above cooked chicken in the walk in cooler. Operator reorganized.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at hand sink located at the bar. Operator provided paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink at hand sink located at the bar. Operator provided soap.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard used a lining on bottom shelf of cleaned utensil storage rack opposite ware wash sink in kitchen.
Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, or dust throughout kitchen and prep areas.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand sink in kitchen and at bar. Operator posted signs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1, Hood filters above cook line in the kitchen.
Plumbing line from a removed fixture not capped off. Below faucet next to ware wash sink in kitchen.
Ripped tin foil used as shelf cover on cleaned utensil storage rack opposite the ware wash sink in the kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on food prep table opposite cook line in kitchen.
Apr 17, 2024Inspection 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade on can opener stored on food prep table in prep area.
Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout kitchen and prep areas.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. 1. Standing water on floor under hand sink by back exit door. 2. Standing water on the floor next to cookline in kitchen.
Stored food not covered. 1. Observed several pans of frozen meats stored uncovered in the reach in freezer. 2. Several buckets of food already cooled to 41F or below stored uncovered in the walk-in cooler, cooked collards, spaghetti, black beans, chicken, and beef.
Feb 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. 1. Ceiling tiles throughout kitchen and food prep areas.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. 1. Floor tiles cracked and holes in the floor throughout kitchen and dining area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood above cookline in the kitchen.
Feb 15, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 21 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed "plastic to go bags"in direct contact with frozen raw meats in reach in freezer in kitchen.
Presence of insects or other pests. One roach casing in kitchen. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized area.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw fish stored over unwashed vegetables in walk in cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Uncovered pan of ground beef patty stored over uncovered pan of raw fish in reach in freezer in kitchen.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. 1 live roach on floor in front of cleaned plate rack in kitchen. 2. 1 live roach on floor underneath food prep sink in kitchen. Operator killed, cleaned and sanitized area.
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. Wiping cloth sanitizer solution 200+ ppm. Operator remade and tested at 100ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Can opener blade on can opener in kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink by the back door.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at the chemical storage rack by triple sink in kitchen. Operator labeled degreaser.
Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. 1. Ceiling tiles throughout kitchen and food prep areas.
Dead roaches on premises. 1. 2 dead roaches under food prep sink in kitchen. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in kitchen, underneath food prep table at cook line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. 1. Floor tiles cracked and holes in the floor throughout kitchen and dining area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood above cookline in the kitchen.
Plates not properly protected to prevent contamination. Cleaned plates on bottom shelf of utensil rack soiled in prep area. Operator removed and rewashed plates.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover on clean utensil storage rack in kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Several buckets of food on shelves in the walk-in cooler, already cooled to 41F or below stored uncovered, fried chicken, gravy, soup, cooked spinach, and cooked pork.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Two large pots of frozen chicken thawing on bottom shelf of food prep table in prep area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt stored in bowl under food prep table in kitchen, not labeled. Operator labeled salt.
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.