Chez Cafe in Pompano Beach

1631 S Cypress Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Overview

Chez Cafe in Pompano Beach, FL has 3 FDACS food safety inspections on record with 17 violations.

3FDACS Insp.
17Violations

Last inspected FDACS: July 29, 2025

Chez Cafe in Pompano Beach: FDACS Inspection History (3)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: TARIQUL ISLAM, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Verified restroom door no longer opens directly into processing area. A door has been installed. This check-back inspection conducted to verify compliance of food safety citations observed during previous inspection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements - Check Back Needed· 13 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: TARIQUL ISLAM, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. The issues described in request 5135483 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection. Restroom door opens directly into processing area. Allowed food establishment 30 days to resolve the issue. Failure to comply in 30 days will result in administrative action. All food equipment will be placed under stop use order and food service will be placed under stop sale order. The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been provided.

Risk-Based Violations

3-302.11(A)(1) Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) PP
Processing area: Several unwashed produce stored in reach in cooler over ready to eat deli meats, soups and cream cheese. COS: Unwashed produce were placed on bottom shelf by person in charge during the inspection. x
4-602.11(C) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil used with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned throughout the day at least every 4 hours. Exception criteria for an alternative cleaning frequency not met. 4-602.11(C) PP
Processing area: Dried food particles were observed accumulated on the deli slicer' s blade and meat guard. COS: Deli slicer was cleaner and sanitized during the inspection. x
3-501.17(B) Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant not clearly marked, when opened onsite and held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold, or discarded when held at 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days; or the day the original container is opened onsite not counted as day 1. 3-501.17(B) PfPf
Processing area: Sliced deli meat ham, turkey held in reach in cooler for over 24 hours were not date marked. COS: Sliced deli meats were date marked by person in charge. Food service area: Open containers of whole milk and half & half creamers held in prep reach in cooler for over 24 hours were not date marked. COS: Person in charge date marked open containers of whole milk and creamers during the inspection. x
3-603.11(A) Animal food that is raw, undercooked, or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens is served or sold in a ready-to-eat form or as an ingredient in another ready-to-eat food without informing consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder using effective written means. 3-603.11(A) PfPfRepeat
Food service area: No consumer advisory posted for uncooked eggs. COS: Consumer advisory was conspicuously posted by person in charge.

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-302.12 Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and unmistakably recognized and has been removed from its original packaging for use in the establishment is not identified with the common name of the food. 3-302.12
Processing area: Bulk flour and sugar bin were not labeled.
6-202.15 Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15
Backroom area: Gap between back door panels.
4-903.11(A) Cleaned equipment or utensils, or laundered linens not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6 inches above the floor; or where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. Clean equipment or utensils not stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying, or not covered or inverted. 4-903.11(A) and (B)
Processing area: Spoons, turners, spatulas, whish, ladles stored in a plastic storage bucket were not inverted.
4-904.11 Single-service or single-use articles handled, displayed or dispensed without protection from contamination of food- and lip-contact surfaces; single-service or single-use knives, forks or spoons not presented so that only the handles are touched by employees or consumers; or single-service or single-use articles that are intended for food- or lip-contact not furnished for consumer self-service with the original individual wrapper intact or from an approved dispenser. 4-904.11
Food service area: Single serve plastic forks and spoons stored in containers adjacent to prep table were not inverted. COS: Single serve articles were inverted by person in charge.
4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)
Food service area: An accumulation of dried food particles was observed on the underside of the prep table.
5-203.14 Plumbing system not installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use, including on a hose bibb, by providing an air gap or installation of an approved backflow prevention device. 5-203.14 Pf
Backroom area: Water outlet at mop sink attached with hose bibb missing back flow prevention device.
6-201.12 Door to toilet room opens directly into an area where food is exposed to airborne contamination. 5K-4.004(3)(d)
Processing area: Restroom door opens directly into processing area. Allowed food establishment 30 days to resolve the issue. Failure to comply within 30 days will result in administrative action. All food equipment will be placed under stop use order and food service will be placed under stop sale order. o Print Date: 7/18/2025 Page 2 of 3 53 Citation Description: Utility service lines or pipes are unnecessarily exposed; installed so they obstruct or prevent cleaning of the floors, walls, or ceilings; or exposed and installed horizontally on the floor. 6-201.12 Observation: Food service area: Electric conduit running across the floor.
6-202.11 Light bulb not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in an area where there is exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Infrared or other heat lamp not protected against breakage by a shield surrounding and extending beyond the bulb so that only the face of the bulb is exposed. 6-202.11
Processing area: Light bulbs over processing area not shielded.
6-304.11 Mechanical ventilation of sufficient capacity not provided when necessary to keep rooms free of excessive heat, steam, condensation, vapors, obnoxious odors, smoke, and fumes. 6-304.11
Processing area: No ventilation system installed over induction ovens.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 4 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: TERRI RAINEY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Handouts provided for clean up of vomit and diarrhea and consumer advisory.

Risk-Based Violations

3-603.11(A) Animal food that is raw, undercooked, or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens is served or sold in a ready-to-eat form or as an ingredient in another ready-to-eat food without informing consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder using effective written means. 3-603.11(A) PfPf
Kitchen- no consumer advisory for eggs that are meant to be eaten undercooked.
2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
No written procedures for clean up of vomit and diarrhea.
2-401.11 Employee eating, drinking or using tobacco where exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, unwrapped single service and single use articles or other items could become contaminated. 2-401.11
Backroom- observed employee beverage stored on shelf above stove. COS- Beverage was moved to correct location during visit.

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-302.12 Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and unmistakably recognized and has been removed from its original packaging for use in the establishment is not identified with the common name of the food. 3-302.12
Service counter- container with white flour stored under cabinet by the pastry cooler has no label COS- container labeled during visit.

Chez Cafe in Pompano Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chez Cafe in Pompano Beach last inspected?
Chez Cafe in Pompano Beach was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on July 29, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Chez Cafe in Pompano Beach had?
Chez Cafe in Pompano Beach has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Chez Cafe in Pompano Beach find?
Chez Cafe in Pompano Beach was most recently inspected by FDACS on July 29, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Chez Cafe in Pompano Beach had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Chez Cafe in Pompano Beach has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Chez Cafe in Pompano Beach?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Chez Cafe in Pompano Beach are: 3-603.11(A): Animal food that is raw, undercooked, or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens is served or sold in a ready-to-eat form or as an ingredient in another ready-to-eat food without informing consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder using effective written means. 3-603.11(A) Pf; 3-302.12: Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and unmistakably recognized and has been removed from its original packaging for use in the establishment is not identified with the common name of the food. 3-302.12; 3-302.11(A)(1): Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) P.
Does Chez Cafe in Pompano Beach have any repeat violations?
Yes, Chez Cafe in Pompano Beach has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 3-603.11(A): Animal food that is raw, undercooked, or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens is served or sold in a ready-to-eat form or as an ingredient in another ready-to-eat food without informing consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder using effective written means. 3-603.11(A) Pf; 3-302.12: Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and unmistakably recognized and has been removed from its original packaging for use in the establishment is not identified with the common name of the food. 3-302.12.

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