Lou's Giant Subs & Deli
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
37
Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at Lou's Giant Subs & Deli, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 15, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to two violations before.
Across the inspection history, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Lou's Giant Subs & Deli's latest score of 37 falls below the Pompano Beach average of 78. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
13
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook wiped hands on apron several times whilst preparing food, without changing gloves or washing hands. Educated employee on proper handwashing procedures, and employee washed hands changed gloves **Corrected On-Site**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. In steam table, Meatballs (110F - Reheating)at 11:30 am, since 9 30 am. Educated employee on proper reheating procedures, and meatballs were placed on stove to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03E-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer at 200 ppm. Employee corrected to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook washed hands in three compartment sink. Educated employee on proper handwashing procedures and employee rewashed hands in handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food manager with 5 employees present at establishment.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at handwashing sink in kitchen. Employee provided paper towels at handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees preparing food without hair restraints. Educated employees on wearing proper hair restraints whilst preparing food. Employees put on hair restraints. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with black mold- like substance. Advised person in charge to clean and sanitize machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls stored in pans of ground beef and raw chicken in flip top cooler on cook line. Employee removed bowls from food. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile vents soiled above ice machine and on cook line.
36-34-5
37
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Dead roaches on premises. In back storage area, one dead roach. Operator removed and sanitized area.
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. On cook line, gaskets torn on flip top cooler.
14-11-5
90
Jun 11, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In prep are by reach in cooler, floor tiles missing. Not easily cleanable.
36-17-5
95
Jun 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In reach in freezer on cook line, raw burger patty's stored over raw fish. Not commercially packaged. Operator moved burger patty's to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at handwashing sink by ice machine. Operator provided soap **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At prep area in kitchen , employee personal belongings stored on table where food is prepared. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
74
Nov 19, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Jul 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Dec 20, 2023
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
95
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At front counter, spray bottle not labeled containing windex. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. At cook line, vent in ceiling open/ broken.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At cook line, vent soiled with grease, mold like substance.
36-34-5
82
Aug 25, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 24, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Feb 4, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed exposed insulation and wires on ceiling in dry storage room as per evidence of damaged tiles; - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-04: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at reach in drawers at sandwich table in disrepair/ torn; no longer closing properly - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-04: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-04: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
86
Oct 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lou's Giant Subs & Deli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lou's Giant Subs & Deli on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lou's Giant Subs & Deli?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lou's Giant Subs & Deli.
How does Lou's Giant Subs & Deli compare to other restaurants in Pompano Beach?
Lou's Giant Subs & Deli most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Pompano Beach average of 78.
Has Lou's Giant Subs & Deli's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Lou's Giant Subs & Deli have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Lou's Giant Subs & Deli 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 Lou's Giant Subs & Deli inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lou's Giant Subs & Deli is inspected around four times per year on average.
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