Peppermint Hippo in Pompano Beach
Last inspected: March 2, 2026
1350 Sw 2nd Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33069
Peppermint Hippo, a 149-seat food service establishment in Pompano Beach, accumulated 95 violations across 20 inspections between 2022 and March 2026, averaging 4.75 violations per inspection—slightly below Florida's statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations were cited in 8 of the 20 inspections, representing a persistent pattern. Handwashing violations (procedures, facilities, and proper technique) appeared in at least 5 inspections. High-priority violations were documented across 12 inspections, including management awareness failures, food contact surface contamination, improper cooking temperatures, and shell stock handling deficiencies. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $160 in fines and has never been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on March 2, 2026 was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: March 2, 2026
Peppermint Hippo in Pompano Beach: Comparison to Broward County Averages
Peppermint Hippo in Pompano Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $160.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2017049646 | $160.00 | Oct 4, 2017 | Miami (Doral) |
Peppermint Hippo in Pompano Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Peppermint Hippo in Pompano Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Peppermint Hippo in Pompano Beach last inspected?
- Peppermint Hippo in Pompano Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 2, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Peppermint Hippo in Pompano Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Peppermint Hippo in Pompano Beach are: Employee health policy, Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Peppermint Hippo in Pompano Beach had?
- Peppermint Hippo in Pompano Beach has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Peppermint Hippo in Pompano Beach find?
- Peppermint Hippo in Pompano Beach was most recently inspected on March 2, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Peppermint Hippo in Pompano Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Peppermint Hippo in Pompano Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- Has Peppermint Hippo in Pompano Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Peppermint Hippo in Pompano Beach has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $160.00 in fines.
- How much has Peppermint Hippo in Pompano Beach been fined?
- Peppermint Hippo in Pompano Beach has been fined a total of $160.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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