Gourmet Creole
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Gourmet Creole 13 times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 17, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Across the inspection history, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” 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.
13
Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
70
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket next to back door in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: Observed same. **Time Extended**
42-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1. Several employee cell phones stored on food prep table opposite triple sink, next to cutting board and knife in kitchen. 2. Employee personal bagged stored on top of bagged onions on bottom shelf of food prep table opposite triple sink in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: Observed employee cell phone stored on food prep table next to cutting board in kitchen. **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Bottom shelf of two door reach in freezer in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: Observed same. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Jul 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen and ware wash area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Basic - Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen and ware wash area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed two holes in the wall above food prep sink in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed two holes in the wall above food prep sink in kitchen. **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Bottom shelf inside reach in freezer in kitchen. 2. Hood filters above cookline in kitchen. 3. Wall behind cookline equipment in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Bottom shelf inside reach in freezer in kitchen. 2. Hood filters above cookline in kitchen. 3. Wall behind cookline equipment in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw snapper (49F), stored in two door reach in cooler in kitchen. Not prepared or portioned today and stored overnight in unit per operator. See Stop Sale. 2. Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked chicken (53F), cooked beef (46F), cooked pork chop (49F), cooked pork (48F), white rice (46F), gizzards (45F), and cooked vegetables (48F) stored in two door reach in cooler in kitchen. Not prepared or portioned today and stored overnight in unit per operator. Foods observed stored in covered with lids or plastic, in deep containers. See Stop Sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw snapper (49F), stored in two door reach in cooler in kitchen. Not prepared or portioned today and stored overnight in unit per operator. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked chicken (53F), cooked beef (46F), cooked pork chop (49F), cooked pork (48F), white rice (46F), gizzards (45F), and cooked vegetables (48F) stored in two door reach in cooler in kitchen. Not prepared or portioned today and stored overnight in unit per operator. Foods observed stored in covered with lids or plastic, in deep containers. See Stop Sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-15-4
Basic - Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen and ware wash area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed two holes in the wall above food prep sink in kitchen. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Bottom shelf inside reach in freezer in kitchen. 2. Hood filters above cookline in kitchen. 3. Wall behind cookline equipment in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket in kitchen and dry storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4
55
Jul 11, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 10, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 1. Pikliz (51F); meat gravy (58F); spaghetti (51F); legume (53F); cooked pork (51F); cooked turkey (51F); cooked beef (46F); lalo (58F); and rice and beans (51F) stored overnight per operator in reach in cooler in the kitchen. Not portioned or prepared today. All foods observed covered and in deep containers. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
03D-02-5
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. 1. Pikliz (51F); meat gravy (58F); spaghetti (51F); legume (53F); cooked pork (51F); cooked turkey (51F); cooked beef (46F); lalo (58F); and rice and beans (51F) stored overnight per operator in reach in cooler in the kitchen. Not portioned or prepared today. All foods observed covered and in deep containers. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Green banana (125F - Hot Holding) on grill next to the cookline in the kitchen, under no temperature control. Operator placed on the stove top to reheat food to 135F or higher. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed foods stored, overnight per operator, in deep containers and covered with lids or plastic wrap. **Warning**
03D-15-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves, on bottom shelf of food prep table and underneath microwave opposite cook line. **Warning**
14-45-4
Basic - Ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen and prep areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler in kitchen. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, underneath food storage rack in kitchen. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Reach in cooler exterior plastic peeling, holes in several areas, no longer smooth and easily cleanable. **Warning**
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Food storage rack in kitchen. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed stored on food prep table opposite cook line and with clean utensils on cleaned utensil storage rack in ware wash area. **Warning**
21-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Container of salt stored on bottom shelf of food prep table uncovered. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables stored over peeled garlic and open can of tomato paste in two door reach in cooler in the kitchen. **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, next to food prep sink and food storage rack in kitchen. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket in kitchen. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of salt stored on bottom shelf of food prep table not labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
32
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
64
Oct 24, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking on black beans, prepared more than 24 hours ago per operator. Operator dated. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener blade in the kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Bottom shelf of both food prep tables in the kitchen.
14-45-4
78
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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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
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At bag of rice, bowl used to dispense rice. Bowl removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
86
Jan 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gourmet Creole last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gourmet Creole on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gourmet Creole?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Gourmet Creole.
How does Gourmet Creole compare to other restaurants in Pompano Beach?
Gourmet Creole most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Pompano Beach average of 78.
Has Gourmet Creole's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Gourmet Creole have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Gourmet Creole 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 Gourmet Creole inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gourmet Creole is inspected around four times per year on average.
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