Pomperdale Deli
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
82
Score
Inspectors have visited Pomperdale Deli 11 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 28, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food”, which has been cited two times.
Compared to the broader Fort Lauderdale restaurant scene, this is about average. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Front counter cutting board. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: Observed same. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under shelving in all walk in coolers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: Observed same. **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of bread stored on floor in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: Observed same. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab and go cream cheese and frozen soups missing the date packaged. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: Observed same. **Time Extended**
02D-03-4
82
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Cook line glass unit - Raw fish stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat cheese. Front counter display case - Raw fish stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat cream sauce. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee entered kitchen, put on gloves and handled clean knives without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee while wearing gloves dropped another glove on the floor - picked up glove and discarded - then engaged in food preparation without first removing gloves and washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands/put on new gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-29-4
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. Cookline - small flip top - liquid egg whites (52-54F); raw beef burgers (52-54F). Liquid egg whites and raw beef burgers were held in unit overnight. These items not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - small flip top - cooked sausage (50F); liquid egg whites (52-54F); raw beef burgers (52-54F). Per operator the cooked sausage was placed in unit from freezer approximately 4 hours ago. Operator moved item to reach in to quick chill. Liquid egg whites and raw beef burgers were held in unit overnight. These items not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Cook line - Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine over 200ppm). Operator made new solution. Chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
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. 2 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.A **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small bowl in cream sauce - front counter display glass display. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Front counter cutting board. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under shelving in all walk in coolers. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of bread stored on floor in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of cook line and front counter microwaves has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab and go cream cheese and frozen soups missing the date packaged. **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cook line freezer - container of plantains and container of sausage not covered. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
26
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Front line flip top cover.
22-31-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at front line and kitchen area.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee yogurt stored on top of wrapped container of sliced tomatoes at the front line reach in cooler, operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer; case of bagels stored on floor, operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knives stored in cracks between flip top unit and counter in kitchen, operator cleaned and sanitized and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
67
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -West facing front line flip top; smoked salmon over ready to eat cooked noodles. -Kitchen reach in sliding door; smoked salmon over ready to eat butter blend. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. **Warning**
16-33-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Walk in cooler exterior; case of lettuce stored on the floor. -Walk in freezer; case of bagels stored on the floor -Kitchen; Bulk potatoes and spice stored on floor. Operator elevated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm), operator remade solution Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
61
Oct 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Front line reach in cooler next to slicer; raw salmon over ready to eat cooked noodles. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer for wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
05-06-4
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Outdoor walk in freezer; box of bagels stored on floor. operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. -Front counter Display; bottle of gatorade stored next to dried fish. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
61
May 28, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-07-5
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. Emailed to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old license displayed **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Warning**
29-27-4
74
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Front counter - soup - reheating 45 minutes at 9:15am (145-148F - Reheating) at 9:50am 135-140F. At this rate proper reheating will not occur. Operator moved back to stovetop to properly reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03E-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cookline hand sink. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored in container of pickles at front counter. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Visibly soiled cardboard used to line reach in freezer shelves at cookline.
14-05-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cookline. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Insect Trap over bread in kitchen cookline area.
35B-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
61
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit
16-37-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Soup thawing at room temperature.
06-01-5
78
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ As per operator exam taken last week on Friday. No results received yet.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- cutting boards at front counter **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at front counter
14-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues by coffee station
22-16-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) Operator fixed solution to 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pomperdale Deli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pomperdale Deli on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pomperdale Deli?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pomperdale Deli.
How does Pomperdale Deli compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Pomperdale Deli most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Pomperdale Deli's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pomperdale Deli have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pomperdale Deli 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 Pomperdale Deli inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pomperdale Deli is inspected around three times per year on average.
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