The Retreat Lounge in Pompano Beach
Last inspected:
1823 Ne 36th St, Pompano Beach, FL 33064The Retreat Lounge in Pompano Beach has been inspected twice on record, both times as a specialty food shop. In August 2023, an inspection for operating without a valid food permit documented 11 violations, predominantly focused on employee health and sanitation procedures. The person in charge was unable to correctly respond to questions about foodborne disease prevention, symptoms, and conditions of restriction and exclusion. The facility lacked written procedures for cleaning up accidental vomiting and diarrheal incidents, lacked chemical sanitizer test kits, and the three-compartment sink was too small to accommodate kava processing equipment. Handwashing stations in both the food service area and kava processing room were missing hand soap and paper towels; both were corrected on site. A January 2026 follow-up inspection documented 2 violations, including a repeat citation for the absence of written procedures addressing vomiting and diarrheal incident cleanup. No stop-sale or stop-use orders are on record.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
The Retreat Lounge in Pompano Beach: FDACS Inspection History (2)
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.
— 1 inspection
— Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements· 2 violations· Met Requirements
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.
Visit conducted to follow up on request #5147213
Risk-Based Violations
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 PfPfRepeat
Food establishment does not have any written procedures to address clean up procedures
for accidental vomiting and diarrheal incidents.
Good Retail Practice Violations
6-202.14
Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not
provided with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14
Backroom area: No self closer installed on restroom door.
— 1 inspection
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit· 11 violations· Operating Without Permit
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.
Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement, Certified food protection manager and Norovirus clean up and disinfection
provided.
Risk-Based Violations
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)
Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing
transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may
cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible
through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of
food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
Person in charge was unable to correctly respond to questions relate to food borne disease
and symptoms that maycause food borne disease. Also, was unable to relate conditions of restriction and
exclusion.
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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
Food establishment does not have any written procedures to address clean up procedures
for accidental vomiting and diarrheal incidents.
6-301.11
Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand
cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not
provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean
towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high
velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 PfPf
Processing area: No hand wash soap and paper towels provided at hand wash sink in kava
processing room. COS: Hand wash soap and paper towels provided by person in charge. Food service
area: No hand wash soap provided at hand wash sink adjacent to 3 compartment sink. COS: Hand wash
soap provided by person in charge.
95
Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a
test through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.
No certified food protection manager.
Good Retail Practice Violations
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 around backdoor frame.
4-903.11(A)
Single-service or single-use articles 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. 4-903.11(A)
Backroom area: Cases of single serve plastic cups stored on floor.
4-302.14
Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of
sanitizing solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf
Food service area: No chemical sanitizer strength measuring test kits available on premises
during the inspection.
4-301.12(A)-(C)
Sink with at least 3 compartments, that are large enough to accommodate
immersion of the largest equipment or utensil, not provided for manually washing, rinsing, and sanitizing
equipment and utensils; or a warewashing machine or alternative equipment as specified in the Food Code
not used for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing equipment or utensils that are too large for the warewashing
sink. 4-301.12(A)-(C) Pf
Food service area: 3 compartment sink not large enough to accommodate of the immersion
of kava buckets, dispensers.
6-202.14
Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not
provided with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14
Backroom area: No self closer installed on restroom door.
6-501.11
Premises not free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or
maintenance of the establishment such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used. 6-501.114
Backroom area: Lacking general organization and cleaning.
99
The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12, F.S.,
5K-4.020(2), F.A.C. The food establishment shall complete the permitting process within 10 days. Contact
the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 for further assistance.
This food establishment was found to be operating prior to the initial inspection without a
valid food permit.
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The Retreat Lounge in Pompano Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was The Retreat Lounge in Pompano Beach last inspected?
- The Retreat Lounge in Pompano Beach was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on January 8, 2026. Inspection type: Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements.
- How many inspections has The Retreat Lounge in Pompano Beach had?
- The Retreat Lounge in Pompano Beach has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of The Retreat Lounge in Pompano Beach find?
- The Retreat Lounge in Pompano Beach was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 8, 2026 (Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements).
- Has The Retreat Lounge in Pompano Beach had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, The Retreat Lounge in Pompano Beach has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at The Retreat Lounge in Pompano Beach?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at The Retreat Lounge in Pompano Beach are: 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 Pf; 6-202.14: Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not provided with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14; 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf.
- Does The Retreat Lounge in Pompano Beach have any repeat violations?
- Yes, The Retreat Lounge in Pompano Beach has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 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 Pf; 6-202.14: Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not provided with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14.
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