Cafe Brie
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
82
Score
Going back to 2022, Cafe Brie has eight inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 5, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food stored on floor” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Compared to the broader Pompano Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 78, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
50
Oct 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
Jul 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
78
Nov 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In prep kitchen, hand wash sink blocked with sponges. Operator removed
31A-11-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. In bathroom, to go containers stored on top of closet. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
25-18-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Behind counter, box of tomato's stored on floor under shelf. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At flip top cooler and counter to the left, cutting board soiled and has cut marks.
14-09-4
78
Aug 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
78
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1) Observed raw shell eggs stored next to deli ham in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed deli ham and properly stored. **Corrected on site** 2) Observed raw shell eggs stored over roast pork in reach in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation for cold smoked salmon served raw or undercooked. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Establishment sells farm raised smoked salmon. Observed no parasite destruction letter. **Warning**
01D-03-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cigarettes stored on top of reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer in bucket at 500ppm. Operator corrected to 200ppm during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-15-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked peppers 56°F cold holding, diced tomatoes 62°F cold holding at cook-line and garlic butter spread 70°F cold holding at front counter. All items were held less than four hours, no preparation today. Discussed using Time as a Public Health Control and provided form. Operator will begin using Time as a Public Health Control. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed poster for operator during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed sliced tomatoes over stacked and lettuce sitting on top of containers inside of flip top cooler at front counter during ambient cooling. Discussed proper cooling methods with operator. Operator placed foods in reach in freezer to bring down to proper temperature. **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Calibrated thermometer with operator during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
05-06-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed roast pork, and hash brown potatoes made two days ago and milk opened yesterday at reach in cooler in dining room without date marking. Operator date marked items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach inside ice machine water tank at front counter. Operator turned ice machine off to stop ice production, removed roach, cleaned, and sanitized ice machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee water bottle and cell phone stored above flip top cooler and next to single service items at front counter. Operator removed and properly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. 1) Observed box of tomatoes stored on floor under shelf at front counter. 2) Observed bottle of vegetable oil stored on floor next to dry storage shelf in kitchen. Operator placed on shelf. **Corrected on site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall above crepe station in kitchen. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed crepe utensil stored in 64°F standing water. Operator dumped water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters stored on food racks unprotected in dining area. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance in ice machine at front counter. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed spoons not stored inverted at front counter. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
17
Sep 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Remade Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths-quaternary
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Brie last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Brie on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Brie?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cafe Brie.
How does Cafe Brie compare to other restaurants in Pompano Beach?
Cafe Brie most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Pompano Beach average of 78.
Has Cafe Brie's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe Brie have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cafe Brie 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 Cafe Brie inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Brie is inspected around three times per year on average.
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