Falafel Beach Grill
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
58
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Falafel Beach Grill, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 10, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to nine violations.
The pattern that stands out is “cleaned and sanitized equipment”, which has been cited two times.
By comparison, the average Pompano Beach facility scores 78, putting Falafel Beach Grill on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
58
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
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
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
30
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
64
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line and prep area soiled with food debris and deep cut marks
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handles on reach in freezers soiled with food debris
23-24-4
86
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
64
Apr 8, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
55
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At hand wash sink in kitchen, coffee cup in sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Attempted to calibrate thermometer with operator, calibrating to 39.
05-07-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. At cook line, tongs stored hanging on fire suppression system above flat top. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
78
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
78
Nov 16, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In tall reach in freezer- raw lamb not commercially packaged over cooked pastry's- operator stored to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At prep area counter by cookline- Raw shell eggs 66-67F- cold holding - operator states food out of temperature for 30 minutes- operator placed in reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Tylenol stored over prep are counter by cookline- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). Emailed Big 6 poster to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-01-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean pot stored on floor underneath prep table- operator moved to three compartment sink to be cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at cookline- preparing food- no hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil on floor by front counter - operator moved off floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor- at front counter- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Falafel Beach Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Falafel Beach Grill on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Falafel Beach Grill?
Across the inspection record, “cleaned and sanitized equipment” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Falafel Beach Grill.
How does Falafel Beach Grill compare to other restaurants in Pompano Beach?
Falafel Beach Grill most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Pompano Beach average of 78.
Has Falafel Beach Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Falafel Beach Grill have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Falafel Beach Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Falafel Beach Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Falafel Beach Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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