Calypso Restaurant and Raw Bar

460 S Cypress Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Seafood

Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged 10 inspections at Calypso Restaurant and Raw Bar, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 4, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to three violations per visit.

“Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Among Pompano Beach restaurants, the typical score is 78; Calypso Restaurant and Raw Bar is comfortably above that bar. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Jul 24, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Dec 9, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Aug 13, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. At cook line, spatula stored in sanitizer between use. Not able to dry properly.

10-18-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At front counter expo line, squeeze bottles not labeled with common name

02D-01-5

Jan 5, 2024

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Jan 4, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine 0PPM. Operator set up three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-49-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In dry storage area, unlabeled spray bottle with windex. Operator labeled

41-17-4

Oct 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At cook line, hand wash sink used for storage. Squeegee stored in sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. At prep station across from ice machine, wet cloth under cutting board. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

21-04-4

Jul 20, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Conch salad contains raw conch

02B-01-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Under hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator states spray bottle contains degreaser. Labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

21-04-4

Feb 6, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. West Indian with beef base 1/30/2023

01B-24-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed a container with raw shrimp , raw scallops stored above a container with crab meat inside walking cooler. Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**

08A-08-5

High Priority - Employee handled personal cell phone another employee handle raw fish and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washed hand . **Corrected On-Site**

12A-13-4

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. Emailed poster to operator **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed a deep container inside walk in cooler with cooked rice 135°F @ 12:00 pm , since 15 minutes.recheck 124°F at 12:24pm , at the current cooling rate product will not cook to70°F within 2 hours. Operator transferee to shallow pans **Corrective Action Taken**

03D-15-4

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. Emailed form to operator **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed several containers by operator recently removed from freezer with old labels. Advised operator to track dates properly **Corrective Action Taken**

02C-04-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above cook line Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Jul 11, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle at hand sink in front wait station employee states it is bleach. Bottle labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. gaskets to doors of seafood reach in cooler unclean.

23-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Calypso Restaurant and Raw Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Calypso Restaurant and Raw Bar on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Calypso Restaurant and Raw Bar?

Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Calypso Restaurant and Raw Bar.

How does Calypso Restaurant and Raw Bar compare to other restaurants in Pompano Beach?

Calypso Restaurant and Raw Bar most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Pompano Beach average of 78.

Has Calypso Restaurant and Raw Bar's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Calypso Restaurant and Raw Bar have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Calypso Restaurant and Raw Bar 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 Calypso Restaurant and Raw Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Calypso Restaurant and Raw Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.

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