Old School Philly
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025
64
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Old School Philly stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 12, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
Compared to other Pompano Beach restaurants (averaging 78), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. On cook line in flip top cooler, no ambient thermometer. Cooler not holding temperature 41F or below. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: Ambient thermometers not yet purchased to put in reach in coolers. Time extended to next unannounced inspection **Time Extended**
05-09-4
95
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
41
Jul 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
61
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Across from walk in cooler, bleach bottle on prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At three compartment sink, hand wash sink blocked by brooms. Operator moved brooms away from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. At cook line, no written procedure for cooked onions and cooked mushrooms on TPHC. Emailed operator TPHC to fill out.
03F-10-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler, bell peppers stored on floor. Operator moved to shelf. In walk in freezer, French fries stored on floor. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
67
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Mar 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked onions (50F - Cooling) in walk in cooler. Operator states onions not prepped or portioned today. Onions cooked yesterday and placed In unit overnight. Onions observed covered. At this rate, onions did not cool to 41F within 6 hours.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked onions (50F - Cooling) in walk in cooler. Operator states onions not prepped or portioned today. Onions cooked yesterday and placed In unit overnight. Onions observed covered. At this rate, onions did not cool to 41F within 6 hours.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent over mop sink and chemical storage
36-34-5
64
Sep 23, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked onions (58F - Hot Holding); cooked peppers (80F - Hot Holding); above the flat top As per operator food outside for 30 minutes; food placed on TPHC for four hours; emailed and printed form and operator time marked food; **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at cook line Operator provided **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items- cell phone on prep table next to bread at cook line; Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatulas in water at 118 on the flat top; operator removed utensils **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Triple Sink (Chlorine 200ppm) operator fixed to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Old School Philly last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Old School Philly on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
How does Old School Philly compare to other restaurants in Pompano Beach?
Old School Philly most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Pompano Beach average of 78.
Has Old School Philly's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Old School Philly have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Old School Philly 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 Old School Philly inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Old School Philly is inspected around two times per year on average.
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