Dulce Tropical Restaurant & Cafe

2301 Ne 16 St Unit 102, Pompano Beach, FL 33062

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026

Score

High Risk

Inspectors have visited Dulce Tropical Restaurant & Cafe nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 23, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around four violations each, up from closer to one violation before.

Restaurants in Pompano Beach average 78, so Dulce Tropical Restaurant & Cafe trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 23, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Sep 30, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jun 6, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. At prep table by reach in coolers, bottle of excedrin stored in shelf above prep table. Operator removed bottle **Corrected On-Site**

41-07-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At front counter, two spray bottles either sanitizer not labeled. Operator labeled bottles **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line and in reach in cooler, standing water 73°F with in use utensils. Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. By back door, mop sink leaking from pipe. Water catching into bucket.

29-08-4

Sep 24, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 10, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Jan 4, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired December 1, 2023

50-17-3

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop stored in ice machine. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Oct 20, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler next to three compartment sink, raw beef Pattie's and an open package of raw bacon over ready to eat vegetables. Operator moved raw to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cook line, wet cloth stored on top of cutting board. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Both chlorine sanitizer buckets at 0PPM. Operator discarded and redid chlorine sanitizer, 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

21-07-4

Mar 2, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw fish, not commercially packaged, stored next to raw chicken, not commercially packaged, in deep freezer at cook line. Operator separated. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed big 6 poster to operator. **Corrected On-Site**

11-07-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed stool stored in front of hand wash sink at front counter. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Non-service animals permitted in the premises of the establishment. Observed two no service dogs inside dining room during inspection.

35A-22-5

Sep 19, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

View 3 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dulce Tropical Restaurant & Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dulce Tropical Restaurant & Cafe on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

How does Dulce Tropical Restaurant & Cafe compare to other restaurants in Pompano Beach?

Dulce Tropical Restaurant & Cafe most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Pompano Beach average of 78.

Has Dulce Tropical Restaurant & Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Dulce Tropical Restaurant & Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Dulce Tropical Restaurant & Cafe 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 Dulce Tropical Restaurant & Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dulce Tropical Restaurant & Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.

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