Baresco Restaurant

225 N Pompano Beach Blvd, Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Italian
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Baresco Restaurant has been inspected 10 times since 2023. On Jan 27, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average for Pompano Beach sits at 78, putting Baresco Restaurant on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

10
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. AC vent above rack in dry storage soiled with dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-16: Observed same at callback inspection. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Broken hinges in two flip top coolers on cook line in kitchen., unable to close properly. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-16: Observed same at callback inspection back inspection. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer door and air curtains. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-16: Observed same at callback inspection back inspection. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
86
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
37
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line in flip top cooler #3 salsa (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); guacamole with tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); burger patty's (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated all being held less than two hours in cooler. Operator moved items to walk in cooler to quick chill. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. On cook line, handwashing sink used to dump food. Discussed with operator that handwashing sink to only be used for handwashing. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At prep station by walk in freezer, employee cellphone and keys stored above prep table. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In ware washing area, plastic containers wet nesting on shelves. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cook line, In use tongs stored on over door handles. Operator removed tongs and brought to fish area to be washed. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. By walk in freezer, in flour container scoop handle in contact with product. **Warning**
10-01-5
64
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line, cooked wings 55 to 60°F. Operator stated held less than two hours on cook line. Moved to walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. On expo line, milk 41°F, held more than 24hours not date marked. Operator dated **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line, standing water with utensils 75°F. Operator removed
10-07-4
74
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar, unlabeled spray bottle containing sanitizer. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
90
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. On cook line, raw tuna (40°F) Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
01B-13-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. On cook line, raw tuna (40°F) Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
06-09-1
82
Apr 5, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Baresco Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Baresco Restaurant on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Baresco Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Baresco Restaurant.

How does Baresco Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Pompano Beach?

Baresco Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Pompano Beach average of 78.

Has Baresco Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Baresco Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Baresco Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Baresco Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Baresco Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.