Play by Play

440-444 S Cypress Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Play by Play seven times, with records going back to 2022. Play by Play was last inspected on Jan 12, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

The city-wide average for Pompano Beach sits at 78, putting Play by Play on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 12, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 5, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Frederic Charles Alkaed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: Observed same at callback inspection, no manager certification. Operator has exam scheduled for I/9/26. Time extended for 1/12/26, as per supervisor Atassi. **Time Extended**

53A-01-7

Oct 31, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Oct 11, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Feb 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired,2022 Operator renewed. **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

Intermediate - No paper towels provided at handwash sink at the bar. Operator provided paper hand towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. E-mailed forms to operator **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-05-5

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. E-mailed poster to operator **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a collider in hand sink at the bar. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom no lid provided.

32-12-5

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/

22-08-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at the bar.

22-20-5

Jul 11, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior to ice machine unclean.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stainless steal bowl and spoon stored in hand sink next to three compartment sink.

31A-11-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Play by Play last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Play by Play on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Play by Play compare to other restaurants in Pompano Beach?

Play by Play most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Pompano Beach average of 78.

Has Play by Play's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Play by Play have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Play by Play 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 Play by Play inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Play by Play is inspected around two times per year on average.

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