ZOE’S BEACHSIDE GRILL
1350 N OCEAN BLVD, Pompano Beach FL 33062 · 954-590-1000
Last inspected Mar 6, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
APR 24
OCT 24
JAN 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired December 1, 2024 Operator renewed license during inspection
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
6 cases · $4,180
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2022005923 | Dec 22, 2021 | Mar 9, 2022 | $720 |
| 2--2021019920 | Mar 23, 2021 | Jun 9, 2021 | $1,100 |
| 2--2021013422 | Jan 25, 2021 | Apr 21, 2021 | $600 |
| 2--2019023909 | May 6, 2019 | May 22, 2019 | $800 |
| 2--2018058289 | Nov 10, 2018 | Dec 20, 2018 | $800 |
| 2--2017006419 | Jan 30, 2017 | Feb 28, 2017 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in US reach in cooler in kitchen.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. One hood filter missing on cook line.
Light shield missing in kitchen above 3 compartment sink.
Mar 5, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Bolognese sauce prepared on 2/26/26 ( 8 days ago ), stored in upstairs walk in cooler. Sauce was discarded. See Stop Sale.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Bolognese sauce prepared on 2/26/26 ( 9 days ago ), stored in upstairs walk in cooler Sauce was discarded. See Stop Sale.
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 on cook line, Cole Slaw (49F - Cold Holding); Cooked Chicken (48F - Cold Holding); Heavy 1). Cream (61F - Cold Holding); Liquid Eggs (48F - Cold Holding); Raw Ground Beef (49F - Cold Holding). Per operator foods not prepped or portioned today. Foods prepared yesterday, and held in reach in cooler. Foods were discarded. See Stop Sale. 2). Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Bolognese sauce prepared on 2/26/26 ( 9 days ago ), stored in upstairs walk in cooler. Sauce was discarded. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler on cook line, Cole Slaw (49F - Cold Holding); Cooked Chicken (48F - Cold Holding); Heavy Cream (61F - Cold Holding); Liquid Eggs (48F - Cold Holding); Raw Ground Beef (49F - Cold Holding). Per operator foods not prepped or portioned today. Foods prepared yesterday, and held in reach in cooler. Foods were discarded. See Stop Sale. Bolognese sauce prepared- 48 F - Cold Holding, per operator foods, foods not prepared or portioned today, food prepared yesterday and held in reach in cooler, and moved to flip top coolers, in cook line, food held for less than 4 hours. Sauce was moved back to reach in cooler to quick chill.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Quaternary sanitizer bucket stored atop bucket of flour in kitchen. Manager removed sanitizer bucket from stop flour bin.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Reduced Oxygen Packaging thawing in packaging, bearing label that states to remove packaging before thawing. Manager started removing packaging from tuna.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee's keys stored over flip top cooler on cook line, and employee's handbag and beverage stored on shelf above food rack in kitchen. Manager removed employee's personal items from food preparation areas.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Chef wearing bracelet on cook line. Educated employee on wearing jewelry whilst preparing food, and bracelet was removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in US reach in cooler in kitchen.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. One hood filter missing on cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with black mo,d like substance. Employee cleaned and sanitized microwave.
Light shield missing in kitchen above 3 compartment sink.
Oct 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Raw marinated chicken dated 10/22/25 ( 9 days), stored in 2 door reach in cooler. Manager discarded. See Stop Sale.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Raw marinated chicken dated 10/22/25 ( 9 days), stored in 2 door reach in cooler. Manager discarded. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food controlled by time and required to be marked with the use by time is not marked and the required time of disposal cannot be determined. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Shredded cabbage stored in reach in cooler, not date marked. Per operator, cannot determine when food was prepped. Manager discarded. See Stop Sale.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwashing sink at coffee station next to bar and handwashing sink in kitchen. Manager provided soap at both locations.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Shredded cabbage stored in reach in cooler, not date marked. Per operator, cannot determine when food was prepped. Manager discarded. See Stop Sale.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna in reduced oxygen packaging thawing without removing packaging in reach in cooler, overnight at 40 F. Manager removed packaging.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1). Employee backpack stored over food wrapping deli paper on dry storage shelf in kitchen. Manager removed from shelf. 2), Employee backpack stored, leaning on waffle machine on prep table. Manager removed from table.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster to manager.
Jan 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired December 1, 2024 Operator renewed license during inspection
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In kitchen by three compartment sink, handwashing sink blocked with bus tub
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On cook line, employee cell phone stored on cutting board.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. At bar in restaurant, self serve straws on bar not individually wrapped. Operator moved straws behind bar
Oct 4, 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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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.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Bu three compartment sink, ceiling tiles missing.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On cook line, knives stored between equipment
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At bar, standing water in reach in cooler.
Apr 18, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In reach in cooler, tuna 41°F not taken out of reduced oxygen package before thawed.
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Seared ahi tuna hidden ingredients on menu.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In reach in cooler, tuna 41°F not taken out of reduced oxygen package before thawed.
Nov 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine chlorine 0PPM Operator primed machine, chlorine 100 ppm
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In reach in cooler, mahi mahi 42°F thawed on vacuum package.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At sushi bar, hand wash sink blocked by rice cooker. Operator moved rice cooker
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In reach in cooler, mahi mahi 42°F thawed on vacuum package.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At sushi bar, op drink container in cutting board. Operator removed.
Aug 23, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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