Rocket at Valentinos

427 S Federal Hwy, Pompano Beach, FL 33062

Pizza

Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026

Score

High Risk

Rocket at Valentinos has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 10, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to seven violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored on floor”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average sits at 78, which Rocket at Valentinos' 47 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 10, 2026

Complaint Full

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

View 7 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Dec 12, 2025

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Nov 12, 2025

Complaint Full

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

View 7 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jul 16, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Oct 31, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

View 3 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jul 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Mar 7, 2024

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Jan 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired December 1, 2023 **Warning**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in kitchen blocked by sanitizer bucket **Warning**

31A-09-4

Nov 1, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. In kitchen, flour bag and box of tomato sauce cans on floor. Operator removed and out onto shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Jun 22, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used

FL-45

Dec 16, 2022

Routine - Food

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

View 6 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-2

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Itching cream and spray cans stored above plastic soda bottles at dry storage - operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

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

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of flour on floor by prep- operator over off floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on floor by walk in cooler- operator moved off floor. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Pizzza boxes stored in bathroom- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

25-18-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rocket at Valentinos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rocket at Valentinos on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rocket at Valentinos?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rocket at Valentinos.

How does Rocket at Valentinos compare to other restaurants in Pompano Beach?

Rocket at Valentinos most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Pompano Beach average of 78.

Has Rocket at Valentinos' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Rocket at Valentinos have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Rocket at Valentinos 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 Rocket at Valentinos inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rocket at Valentinos is inspected around three times per year on average.

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