Brancas Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
100
Score
Brancas Restaurant has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 23, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
Looking across the full record, “food stored on floor” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Among Pompano Beach restaurants, the typical score is 78; Brancas Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
41
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on the floor at the front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed maracuja, tres leches, and chocolate mouse in front counter reach in cooler with out label containing identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cook line in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
86
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime, can opener blade on can opener stored at food prep table in kitchen. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the front counter. Operator restocked paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, or dust throughout kitchen and prep area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Cleaned spoons stored in storage containers above microwave in kitchen not inverted. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed knives stored in soiled container on food prep table in kitchen. **Warning**
24-06-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dean roach under food prep table in kitchen. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw coconuts stored on the floor in ware washing area. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed no labels on peanut brittle, coconut bark, corn cream, chocolate mouse, and passion fruit mousse packaged for self service at front counter and reach in beverage cooler in dining room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above grill at front counter. 2. Hood filters above cook line in kitchen. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover on bottom shelf of food prep tables in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-20-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in bucket next to triple sink in kitchen. **Warning**
42-01-4
52
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-01: Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Time Extended**
16-23-4
95
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
43
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Bathroom doors left open due to not being self closing **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: Self closing ordered **Time Extended**
32-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: Self closing ordered **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: Ceiling tiles not smooth **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at 2 door stainless left side kitchen in front of hood. Door has exposed insulation **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: Door ordered **Time Extended**
14-36-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in prep/wareashing area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: Cover for lights ordered **Time Extended**
38-07-4
78
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
52
Jun 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Dec 15, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At buffet station- cooked rice 133-134F- hot holding- food passed fill line- operator states food out of temperature for 30 minutes- operator placed to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Vaseline stored over ketchup containers at dry storage area- operator removed to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-2
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shrimp not commercially packaged over pasta in tall reach in freezer by cookline- operator moved to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At reach in cooler by buffet- Potato salad 48-52F at 11:15 to 48-52F at 11:45 ( cooling since 9:30) chopped lettuce 47-50F at 11:15 to 47-50F at 11:45 ( cooling since 9:30)- food above fill line and cooler door left open do to self serve buffet - at current rate of cooling food will not reach 41F within remaining 2 hours- operator placed in reach in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-05-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar at prep area not labeled - operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brancas Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Brancas Restaurant on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Brancas Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Brancas Restaurant.
How does Brancas Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Pompano Beach?
Brancas Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Pompano Beach average of 78.
Has Brancas Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Brancas Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Brancas 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 Brancas Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Brancas Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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