La Bella Cafe Caribbean Soul Food in Pompano Beach
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230 S Cypress Rd Ste L, Pompano Beach, FL 33060La Bella Cafe Caribbean Soul Food in Pompano Beach has recorded 23 inspections since 2016 with 86 total violations, averaging 3.7 per inspection — below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility was emergency-closed on October 21, 2020 for roach activity. Hand washing violations were cited in 8 of the 23 inspections, and employee health reporting violations appeared in at least 4 inspections. The facility has been subject to 3 disciplinary actions totaling $1,440 in fines. The most recent inspection on January 5, 2026 found 18 violations including multiple high-priority hand washing and employee health reporting violations, with the disposition Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Most recent closure: October 21, 2020 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
La Bella Cafe Caribbean Soul Food in Pompano Beach: Comparison to Broward County Averages
La Bella Cafe Caribbean Soul Food in Pompano Beach: Emergency Closure History (1)
| Date | Reason | Reopened |
|---|---|---|
| Roach activity | 15:47:00 |
La Bella Cafe Caribbean Soul Food in Pompano Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $1,440.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025069722 | $320.00 | Jun 19, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2020050174 | $800.00 | Oct 22, 2020 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2019046050 | $320.00 | Aug 13, 2019 | Fort Lauderdale |
La Bella Cafe Caribbean Soul Food in Pompano Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 7 inspections22 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
La Bella Cafe Caribbean Soul Food in Pompano Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was La Bella Cafe Caribbean Soul Food in Pompano Beach last inspected?
- La Bella Cafe Caribbean Soul Food in Pompano Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 5, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was La Bella Cafe Caribbean Soul Food in Pompano Beach last shut down?
- La Bella Cafe Caribbean Soul Food in Pompano Beach was last shut down on October 21, 2020 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at La Bella Cafe Caribbean Soul Food in Pompano Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at La Bella Cafe Caribbean Soul Food in Pompano Beach are: Proper hand/arm washing, Outer openings protected, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has La Bella Cafe Caribbean Soul Food in Pompano Beach had?
- La Bella Cafe Caribbean Soul Food in Pompano Beach has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of La Bella Cafe Caribbean Soul Food in Pompano Beach find?
- La Bella Cafe Caribbean Soul Food in Pompano Beach was most recently inspected on January 5, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has La Bella Cafe Caribbean Soul Food in Pompano Beach ever been shut down?
- Yes, La Bella Cafe Caribbean Soul Food in Pompano Beach has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
- Has La Bella Cafe Caribbean Soul Food in Pompano Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, La Bella Cafe Caribbean Soul Food in Pompano Beach has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,440.00 in fines.
- How much has La Bella Cafe Caribbean Soul Food in Pompano Beach been fined?
- La Bella Cafe Caribbean Soul Food in Pompano Beach has been fined a total of $1,440.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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