La Paella Chef

1428 E Atlantic Blvd, Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

La Paella Chef has been inspected 12 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 5, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

La Paella Chef's latest score of 70 falls below the Pompano Beach average of 78. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
70
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
95
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
78
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
67
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
Basic - Containers of oils stored on floor in kitchen. Manager elevated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of vegetable oil removed from original container not identified by common name. Manager labeled during inspection. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
78
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 25, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
82
Jan 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
78
Oct 24, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Paella Chef last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Paella Chef on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

How does La Paella Chef compare to other restaurants in Pompano Beach?

La Paella Chef most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Pompano Beach average of 78.

Has La Paella Chef's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Paella Chef have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Paella Chef 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 La Paella Chef inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Paella Chef is inspected around four times per year on average.