How many restaurants are in Pompano Beach?

Pompano Beach, Florida has 411 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 81%. The Florida state average is 86.2%.

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

6 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, Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health reporting.

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?

Bojos Seafood Kitchen in Pompano Beach was shut down on February 11, 2026 for roach activity.

How does Pompano Beach compare to the Florida state average?

Pompano Beach has a pass rate of 81%, which is 5.2 percentage points below the state average of 86.2%. 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 14.1 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 $143,440 in fines across 318 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $461 and the largest single fine was $2,500.

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 415 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

Overview

Pompano Beach, Florida has 411 food establishments with 5,796 inspections on record. 6 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 81%, below the state average of 86.2%. Inspections average 4.5 violations per visit.

Most recent closure: Bojos Seafood Kitchen in Pompano Beach, shut down February 11, 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 April 2026.

411Facilities

5,796Inspections

6Closures 2026

81%Pass Rate

4.5Avg Violations

206FDACS Retail

331Stop-Sale Orders

Pompano Beach Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Pompano Beach 81% Pass Rate 81%

Florida Average 86.2% Pass Rate 86.2%

Pompano Beach 4.5 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.5

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Pompano Beach 1.46 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.46

Florida Average 1.46 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.46

Pompano Beach Restaurants: Recent Closures (1)

Date	Business	Reason
Feb 11, 2026	Bojos Seafood Kitchen	Roach activity

Pompano Beach Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
Apr 1	Martoni Pizza Lounge	6 (2 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Mar 31	Bk#4475	1	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Mar 30	Rabbit Hole Pompano	0	Call Back - Complied
Mar 26	Shishka Lebanese Grill	6 (2 high)	Administrative complaint recommended
Mar 26	Take Sushi	5 (1 high)	Warning Issued
Mar 25	K'ondas Latin Grill	8 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Mar 25	Beach House Pompano	4 (3 high)	Administrative complaint recommended
Mar 25	Annemaries Pizza & Sub Company	4 (1 high)	Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Mar 24	Madness Buffet	9 (3 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Mar 23	Hillstone Restaurant	0	Call Back - Complied

Pompano Beach Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
08	Proper hand/arm washing	1,442
31	Clean multi-use utensils	1,177
03	Employee health reporting	1,071
14	Food contact surfaces	1,057
22	Consumer advisory	944

Pompano Beach Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

318Actions on Record

$143,440Total Fines

$461Avg Fine

$2,500Largest Fine

154Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Oct 14, 2025	Pompano Pizza	$880	2--2025048373
Sep 23, 2025	5th Element Indian Grill	$800	2--2025056694
Jan 15, 2026	Dimitr's Farmers Market Restaurant	$800	2--2025089531
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
Nov 17, 2025	Circus (the)	$400	2--2025056334
Feb 12, 2026	Myron's Deli	$400	2--2026006865
Mar 17, 2026	Mini Pita	$400	2--2025076340

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
Propane tank stored inside building	15
Cooking without hood suppression	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 415 inspections on record and 331 stop-sale orders issued.

206Retail Facilities

415FDACS 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

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Pompano Beach Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Starbucks	3	77	1,180
Subway	2	27	304
Walgreens	2	1	743
7-Eleven	2	84	2,423
Smoothie King	1	16	362
Wawa	1	14	433
World Of Smoke & Vape	1	379	71
Aldi	1	2	310

All Florida retail food chains →

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Pompano Beach: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations	Closures
Dunkin	9	351	0
McDonalds	6	190	1
Wendys	5	303	0
Subway	4	183	0
Taco Bell	3	141	0
Pollo Tropical	2	217	0
Checkers	2	207	0
Chipotle	2	52	0
Kfc	2	95	1
Dairy Queen	1	22	0

Pompano Beach Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Pompano Beach?: Pompano Beach, Florida has 411 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 81%. The Florida state average is 86.2%.
How many restaurants were shut down in Pompano Beach this year?: 6 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, Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health reporting.
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?: Bojos Seafood Kitchen in Pompano Beach was shut down on February 11, 2026 for roach activity.
How does Pompano Beach compare to the Florida state average?: Pompano Beach has a pass rate of 81%, which is 5.2 percentage points below the state average of 86.2%. 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 14.1 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 $143,440 in fines across 318 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $461 and the largest single fine was $2,500.
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 415 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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