How many restaurants are in Pompano Beach?

Pompano Beach, Florida has 482 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Pompano Beach?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Pompano Beach is 80.6%. The Florida state average is 86%.

How many restaurants were shut down in Pompano Beach this year?

7 food establishments in Pompano Beach have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.

What are the most common health violations in Pompano Beach?

The most frequently cited violations in Pompano Beach are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Pompano Beach?

Dunkin has the most locations in Pompano Beach with 9 establishments.

What was the most recent restaurant closure in Pompano Beach?

Grace Restaurant in Pompano Beach was shut down on April 22, 2026 for roach activity.

How does Pompano Beach compare to the Florida state average?

Pompano Beach has a pass rate of 80.6%, which is 5.4 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 4.5 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Pompano Beach?

Food establishments in Pompano Beach have an average of 12.1 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Pompano Beach been assessed?

Food establishments in Pompano Beach have been assessed $198,665 in fines across 418 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $489 and the largest single fine was $5,600.

How many fire safety violations have been found in Pompano Beach restaurants?

102 fire safety violations have been documented across 51 food establishments in Pompano Beach. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Pompano Beach inspected?

Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Pompano Beach, Florida has 206 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 416 inspections on record.

How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Pompano Beach?

FDACS has issued 331 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Pompano Beach, including 18 in 2026. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Pompano Beach — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Name: Pompano Beach Food Safety Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
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Overview

Pompano Beach, Florida has 482 food establishments with 5,817 inspections on record. 7 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 80.6%, below the state average of 86%. Inspections average 4.5 violations per visit.

Most recent closure: Grace Restaurant in Pompano Beach, shut down April 22, 2026 for roach activity.

Largest fine: $880 assessed to Pompano Pizza in Pompano Beach on October 14, 2025.

Data from Florida DBPR (restaurants) and FDACS (retail food). Updated May 2026.

482Facilities

5,817Total Inspections

7Closures 2026

80.6%Pass Rate

4.5Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Pi Bon Gou	36	127	4
Costa Sur Cuban Cafe	37	245	3
Au Bon Gout Take Out Restaurant	37	235	3
La Lupe Mexican Restaurant	32	185	3
Mad Chicken Pompano	27	165	3

Pompano Beach Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Pompano Beach 80.6% Pass Rate 80.6%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

Pompano Beach 4.5 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.5

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Pompano Beach 1.45 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.45

Florida Average 1.38 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.38

Pompano Beach Restaurants: Recent Closures (1)

Date	Business	Reason
Apr 22, 2026	Grace Restaurant	Roach activity

Pompano Beach Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
May 22	Brendan's Sports Pub	0	Call Back - Complied
May 21	Brendan's Sports Pub	4 (2 high)	Administrative complaint recommended
May 12	El Portal Maya Restaurant	12 (2 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 11	Phils Heavenly Pizza	2	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 6	Lou's Giant Subs & Deli	12	Warning Issued
Apr 29	R & K Country Soul Food	4 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Pompano Beach Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
08	Proper hand/arm washing	60,243
03	Employee health reporting	48,772
31	Clean multi-use utensils	47,220
14	Food contact surfaces	45,934
22	Consumer advisory	41,020

Pompano Beach Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

418Actions on Record

$198,665Total Fines

$489Avg Fine

$5,600Largest Fine

157Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Oct 14, 2025	Pompano Pizza	$880	2--2025048373
Jan 15, 2026	Dimitr's Farmers Market Restaurant	$800	2--2025089531
Sep 23, 2025	5th Element Indian Grill	$800	2--2025056694
Feb 24, 2026	Fern Gully Grill	$800	2--2025053457
Sep 10, 2025	Lester's Diner	$700	2--2025060477
Aug 7, 2025	El Rinconcito Salvadoerno 2	$600	2--2025054880
Oct 29, 2025	Hen and the Hog	$600	2--2025060129
Jan 29, 2026	Lester's Diner	$400	2--2026002522
Nov 17, 2025	Circus (the)	$400	2--2025056334
Aug 20, 2025	Voila Bakery and Take-out Restaurant	$400	2--2025054202

Pompano Beach Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

102Fire Violations

51Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Fire extinguisher in red zone	38
Exit blocked or locked	16
Cooking without hood suppression	15
Propane tank stored inside building	15
Missing boiler certificate/report	12
Other fire safety violation	6

Pompano Beach Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

In addition to restaurants, Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects grocery stores, markets, gas station food sections, and other retail food establishments. Pompano Beach has 206 FDACS-regulated facilities with 416 inspections on record and 331 stop-sale orders issued.

206Retail Facilities

416FDACS Inspections

331Stop-Sale Orders

18Orders in 2026

Pompano Beach FDACS: Recent Stop-Sale Orders

A stop-sale order prohibits a retail food establishment from selling specific products found to be unsafe, improperly stored, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code. Products may be embargoed, destroyed, or returned to the distributor.

Date	Facility	Product	Reason
Jan 26, 2026	Mr Puffer of Pompano LLC	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
Jan 26, 2026	Mr Puffer of Pompano LLC	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
Jan 26, 2026	Mr Puffer of Pompano LLC	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
Jan 26, 2026	Mr Puffer of Pompano LLC	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
Jan 26, 2026	Mr Puffer of Pompano LLC	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
Jan 26, 2026	Mr Puffer of Pompano LLC	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
Jan 26, 2026	Mr Puffer of Pompano LLC	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
Jan 26, 2026	Mr Puffer of Pompano LLC	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
Jan 26, 2026	Mr Puffer of Pompano LLC	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
Jan 26, 2026	Mr Puffer of Pompano LLC	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing

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Pompano Beach FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	95
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)	Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing	53
6-301.14	Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all	38
6-501.11	Physical facilities not maintained in good repair	32
6-301.11	Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand	28

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Pompano Beach Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Starbucks	3	77	1,170
7-Eleven	3	84	2,422
Publix	2	30	875
Walgreens	2	1	743
Subway	2	27	304
Costco	1	9	112
Dollar Tree	1	9	1,084
Wawa	1	14	430

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

Pompano Beach: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations	Closures
Dunkin	9	352	0
McDonalds	6	190	1
Wendys	5	303	0
Subway	4	184	0
Taco Bell	3	141	0
Checkers	2	207	0
Kfc	2	95	1
Chipotle	2	54	0
Pollo Tropical	2	217	0
Burgerfi	1	19	0

Pompano Beach Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Pompano Beach?: Pompano Beach, Florida has 482 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Pompano Beach?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Pompano Beach is 80.6%. The Florida state average is 86%.
How many restaurants were shut down in Pompano Beach this year?: 7 food establishments in Pompano Beach have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.
What are the most common health violations in Pompano Beach?: The most frequently cited violations in Pompano Beach are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Pompano Beach?: Dunkin has the most locations in Pompano Beach with 9 establishments.
What was the most recent restaurant closure in Pompano Beach?: Grace Restaurant in Pompano Beach was shut down on April 22, 2026 for roach activity.
How does Pompano Beach compare to the Florida state average?: Pompano Beach has a pass rate of 80.6%, which is 5.4 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 4.5 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Pompano Beach?: Food establishments in Pompano Beach have an average of 12.1 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Pompano Beach been assessed?: Food establishments in Pompano Beach have been assessed $198,665 in fines across 418 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $489 and the largest single fine was $5,600.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Pompano Beach restaurants?: 102 fire safety violations have been documented across 51 food establishments in Pompano Beach. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Pompano Beach inspected?: Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Pompano Beach, Florida has 206 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 416 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Pompano Beach?: FDACS has issued 331 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Pompano Beach, including 18 in 2026. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

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