Booby Trap
Last inspected: Oct 13, 2025
35
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Booby Trap, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 13, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around six violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Compared to other Pompano Beach restaurants (averaging 78), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. O ppm. Machine needed to be primed. Rechecked 50Ppm **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-42-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish (mahi) 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
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in beverage air single door cooler raw salmon over containers of brown gravy and sour cream. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water valve turned off line disconnected from sink. Operator stated call has been placed to plumber.
27-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense (cooked rice)food. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank holding kitchen door open.
51-11-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish mahi 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
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of raw chicken stored on walk-in freezer floor Observed box of salmon and plastic container of sauerkraut stored on walk-in cooler floor. Observed plastic containers of cooking oil stored on the floor underneath convection oven.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored in contact on top of the ice machine. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water line on hand washing sink hot water line disconnected
29-08-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed brown gravy stored in a container marked garlic spread in reach in cooler.
25-32-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black mold like substance at mop sink area. Observed wall soiled accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust located by hand washing sink and ice machine. Observed buildup of grease on wall behind cook line.
36-27-5
35
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 flying insect at dishwasher area back exit door
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw strip steak and raw filet over sour cream and garlic spread in walk-in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic butter (66F - Cold Holding) per operator held at room temperature less than 1 hour prior to inspection. Not portion or prep today.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine 0 Ppm intake tube not directly in sanitizer. Operated placed tube inside sanitizer solution. Rechecked 100Ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime
22-02-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Email poster
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic degreaser substance not labeled. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic soufflé cup with no handle in parm cheese and in container of rice. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of oranges stored on walk in cooler floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cook line
21-12-4
33
Jan 7, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine 0 Ppm chef primed machine rechecked 100 Ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. On boxes of raw ribeye,strip and filet over container of blue cheese dressing in walk-in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine wiping solution 200+ Ppm. Chef made new solution rechecked 100 Ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed empty sour cream container stored in hand washing sink. Chef removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Employee on the job for two weeks. Emailed form to chef
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense Parmesan cheese
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of pickles on stored on walk-in floor.
08B-38-4
37
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed power washer blocking handwashing sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serve containers not inverted in kitchen area. Operator turned containers over. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup used as scoop in salsa in flip top at cook-line area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
78
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
82
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Tylenol stored next to the cooks line. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Marinara operator placed in ice bath for quick cool. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner hanging on bag n box rack. **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prepared chicken wings prepared prior day. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with clear liquid stored at service area **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. **Warning**
24-18-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All cold holding units in kitchen area. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank located next to bag n box rack. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door open at the time of inspection. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Ice machine area floor. **Warning**
36-12-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cooks line. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryers **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
16-46-4
20
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Booby Trap last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Booby Trap on file is from Oct 13, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Booby Trap?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Booby Trap.
How does Booby Trap compare to other restaurants in Pompano Beach?
Booby Trap most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Pompano Beach average of 78.
Has Booby Trap's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Booby Trap have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Booby Trap 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 Booby Trap inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Booby Trap is inspected around three times per year on average.
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