Affendi Grill

2780 E Atlantic, Pompano Beach, FL 33062
African
Last inspected: Oct 31, 2025
29
Score
High Risk

Inspectors have visited Affendi Grill nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 31, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.

The pattern that stands out is “clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Pompano Beach average 78, so Affendi Grill trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 31, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
29
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Apr 25, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 13, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jan 11, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. At pasta flip top cooler in kitchen on cook line in gaskets, 5 live roaches present. At flip top cooler in kitchen at pizza station in gaskets, 2 live roaches present. At the steam table cutting board, 1 live roach At the floor next to the pasta station flip top cooler, 1 live roach **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No Paper towels at hand wash sink at dishwashing machine. Operator supplied paper towels **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clam Tags not dated with last date served. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. At cook line, clams and mussels no original tags until last one used. Cook put tags back into containers in flip top cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01C-10-4
64
Jan 5, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All cutting boards soiled with mold like substances **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
90
Mar 3, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at low boy cooler//raw calamari (45°F - Cold Holding). Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food stored in cooler overnight. Operator discarded. Stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at low boy cooler//raw calamari (45°F - Cold Holding). Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food stored in cooler overnight. Operator discarded. Stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored in garbage bags at speed rack in kitchen and in reach in freezer in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two cans of olives and two cans of artichoke hearts dented, stored on shelf in dry storage room.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed big 6 poster to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Operator put tags in order. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris. Operator, wash, rinsed, and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed scour pad stored inside hand wash sink at cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked potatoes stored in walk in cooler not date marked. Per operator, potatoes prepared on Wednesday. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair at dry storage room.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed liquid shortening stored on floor in kitchen. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) Observed prep tables shelves throughout kitchen heavily soiled with food debris. 2) Observed stoves heavily soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside reach in cooler at cook line.
29-49-6
23
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw steak over mozzarella sticks and ravioli not commercially packaged in two door True freezer. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener unclean. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths-chlorine.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Home made tomato sauce made two days ago not date marked in Walk in cooler. Operator marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing cleaning solution not labeled at hand sink at cook line. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in poor repair to pasta cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris-walk in cooler.
36-73-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Affendi Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Affendi Grill on file is from Oct 31, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Affendi Grill?

Across the inspection record, “clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Affendi Grill.

How does Affendi Grill compare to other restaurants in Pompano Beach?

Affendi Grill most recently scored 29 out of 100, which is lower than the Pompano Beach average of 78.

Has Affendi Grill's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Affendi Grill have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Affendi Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Affendi Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Affendi Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.