Crisp N Grill
Last inspected: Nov 21, 2025
32
Score
Crisp N Grill has been inspected 12 times since 2022. On Nov 21, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately and about 11 violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
By comparison, the average Pompano Beach facility scores 78, putting Crisp N Grill on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
32
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Traulsen single door reach in **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-16: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
14-33-4
95
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
22
Jun 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Rear kitchen and front counter. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Rear kitchen
31B-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Traulsen reach in **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Freezer chest storing French fries
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in salt bag the scoop handle in contact with the salt.
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed all three drain pipes water leaking into buckets at three compartment sink.
29-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed styrofoam cups next to microwave not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed a container of mozzarella sticks and fries not covered in true reach in freezer. Observed chopped onions,chopped peppers and sliced tomatoes not covered in padela reach in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together.
21-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food flour removed from original container not identified by common name underneath prep table **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
47
Dec 19, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on December 1 2024. Operator renewed during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 32 ounce measuring cup in hand washing sink at front counter. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test strips.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dispenser jammed in unisex bathroom
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic sanitizer substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food flour removed from original container not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior right side accumulation of black/green mold-like substance
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop with no handle used to dispense fries in true reach in freezer.
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave handle
23-24-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from an unenclosed coffee cup at prep station.
12B-12-5
45
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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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
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
41
Oct 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: At time of callback inspection still observed **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on motak and traulsen reach in coolers soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over butter in motak reach in cooler **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried chicken legs and thighs (110-124F - Hot Holding) in hot holding unit at front counter.per employee held out of temperature less than one hour. Employee turned up temperature on heating unit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine tests strips **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Rear of kitchen **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense fries in true reach in freezer **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Traulsen reach in by breading station **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic frying oil containers on floor in front of rational oven **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on motak and traulsen reach in coolers soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee peel and sliced raw onions **Warning**
08B-39-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer 0 Ppm **Warning**
21-07-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish tilapia bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.padela reach in cooler **Warning**
06-09-1
32
Jan 8, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips within establishment.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board and prep table soiled not in use at back kitchen area. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles of cooler doors throughout kitchen area.
23-24-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored on floor next to mop bucket in back kitchen area. Operator hung correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a working bin of flour not in original container not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
70
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with chemical with not label. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in storage area, bag of rice on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy ice buildup in both top door reach-in freezers.
14-69-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed in reach-in freezer, employee's opened drink.
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at front area, prep area, and back storage area, single serve containers and cups not inverted. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in reach-in cooler, uncovered containers of onions, peppers, and raw chicken. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop sitting in mop bucket, not in use.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working bins of sugar, rice, and flour not in original packaging and not identified with the common name of the food
02D-01-5
61
May 5, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef over onions and cheese in two door reach in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ground beef (46F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding) in two door reach in cooler. Operator states food not prepped or portioned today. Food items in unit overnight.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ground beef (46F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding) in two door reach in cooler. Operator states food not prepped or portioned today. Food items in unit overnight.
03A-02-5
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
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink at front.
27-16-4
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer-quaternary.
16-33-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.
21-44-1
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Crisp N Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Crisp N Grill on file is from Nov 21, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Crisp N Grill?
Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Crisp N Grill.
How does Crisp N Grill compare to other restaurants in Pompano Beach?
Crisp N Grill most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Pompano Beach average of 78.
Has Crisp N Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Crisp N Grill have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Crisp N Grill 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 Crisp N Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Crisp N Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.
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