Saveur Tropical Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
61
Score
Saveur Tropical Restaurant appears in inspection records 15 times, starting in 2023. On Dec 19, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
“Roach activity present as evidenced” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Pompano Beach restaurant, which scores around 78. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
15
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked noodles in direct contact with plastic thank you bag in three door reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: Observed same. **Time Extended**
14-31-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings on food prep table in kitchen. 2. Observed approximately 50 rodent droppings on container lids on bottom shelf of food prep table in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: 1. Observed three dead rodents in compartment with motor at single door reach in cooler in kitchen. 2. Observed approximately 30 rodent droppings behind large reach in chest freezer in storage area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water 78F at hand sink in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: Observed same. **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked and broken floor tiles throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: Observed same. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single use plastic lids stored on floor in walk in freezer converted to dry storage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: Observed same. **Time Extended**
25-05-4
61
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked noodles in direct contact with plastic thank you bag in three door reach in cooler. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/25. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. Observed three live roaches in can opener holder at food prep table in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings on food prep table in kitchen. 2. Observed approximately 50 rodent droppings on container lids on bottom shelf of food prep table in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water 78F at hand sink in kitchen. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed spoons and spatulas not stored inverted in containers on food prep table in kitchen. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked and broken floor tiles throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single use plastic lids stored on floor in walk in freezer converted to dry storage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-05-4
43
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Food handler certificates provided for only two employees. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed two plastic soufflé cups with no handle, stored in bucket with Pikliz on food prep table in kitchen. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cookline in kitchen. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of single use food storage containers stored on floor in walk in freezer that is being used as storage space. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored on floor by triple sink in kitchen. **Warning**
42-01-4
74
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
45
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Jun 24, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-25: Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed rust and pitting on reach in chest freezer door near back door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-25: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed rust and pitting on reach in chest freezer door near back door. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside of broken tile in front of triple sink in ware wash area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-25: Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside of broken tile in front of triple sink in ware wash area. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. 1. Oil in plastic jugs stored on the floor in the kitchen next to fryers. 2. Bagged corn meal stored on the floor next to storage rack in dry storage area. 3. Plastic jugs of vinegar stored on the floor in dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-25: Basic - Food stored on floor. 1. Oil in plastic jugs stored on the floor in the kitchen next to fryers. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers, on lighting above dry storage rack. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-25: Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers, on lighting above dry storage rack **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Bottom interior of single door reach in freezer soiled with old food debris, in dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-25: Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Bottom interior of single door reach in freezer soiled with old food debris, in dry storage area. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. 1. Observed on wall behind and next to fryers in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-25: Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. 1. Observed on wall behind and next to fryers in kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
67
May 24, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed opened box of frayed raw shell eggs stored over container of cooked chicken in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 10 rodent droppings observed on floor around dry storage and prep area, employees actively mopping and sweeping during inspection. **Warning**
35A-04-4
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. Observed Cooked lalo (beef)(73F), cooked chicken (50F), chicken gravy (51F), and cooked goat (50F) stored in the walk in cooler. Not prepared or portioned today. Improperly cooled with lids on, See Stop Sale **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Package of sliced Cheese (51F), placed on food prep table under no temperature control, not prepared or portioned today. 2. Observed Cooked lalo (beef)(73F), cooked chicken (50F), chicken gravy (51F), and cooked goat (50F) stored in the walk in cooler. Not prepared or portioned today. Improperly cooled with lids on, See Stop Sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
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/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, next to the triple sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, next to the triple sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal bag stored next to bagged ziti on storage rack, in dry storage area. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Dead rodent present. Observed three dead rodents on glue board trap under shelving in walk in cooler converted to dry storage area. **Warning**
35A-20-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed rust and pitting on reach in chest freezer door near back door. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside of broken tile in front of triple sink in ware wash area. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris beneath dry storage rack in dry storage area. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 1. Oil in plastic jugs stored on the floor in the kitchen next to fryers. 2. Bagged corn meal stored on the floor next to storage rack in dry storage area. 3. Plastic jugs of vinegar stored on the floor in dry storage area. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers, on lighting above dry storage rack. **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Bottom interior of single door reach in freezer soiled with old food debris, in dry storage area. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. 1. Single use forks stored on the floor in boxes at the front counter. 2. Styrofoam food containers stored on floor in dry storage area. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen raw shrimp thawing in standing water at the cook line. Operator moved to reach in cooler. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. 1. Observed on wall behind and next to fryers in kitchen. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored on the floor in the kitchen. **Warning**
42-01-4
20
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: Intermediate - No chlorine test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. **Admin Complaint**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
82
Jan 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No chlorine test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by the triple sink. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored, single serve plastic containers in cardboard boxes stored on the floor by the reach in freezer and storage rack. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives in the kitchen. **Warning**
14-55-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on bottom shelf of food prep table in kitchen. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
64
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. 10 live roaches under clean utensil storage rack by triple sink in storage area. 2. 4 live roaches inside can opener at the food prep table in the kitchen. 3. 2 live roaches on floor by chest freezer in dry storage area. 4. One live on food prep table in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: 1. One live roach on walk-in cooler floor. 2. One live roach inside can opener at the prep table in the kitchen. 3. One live roach on floor behind front counter. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1. One dead roach on floor in food prep in front of reach in cooler. 2. Two dead roaches on floor in walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: 1. Two dead roaches on walk in cooler floor **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
82
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 26 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employees observed dipping hands in a bucket of bleach and water, drying with paper towels, and returning to food prep. **Warning**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. 10 live roaches under clean utensil storage rack by triple sink in storage area. 2. 4 live roaches inside can opener at the food prep table in the kitchen. 3. 2 live roaches on floor by chest freezer in dry storage area. 4. One live on food prep table in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee collecting money from customer wearing gloves and returned to packaging customer to go plates without Handwash. **Warning**
12A-09-4
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. Pikliz (76F), cut lettuce (71F), cut tomato (71F), tostones (72F) at 11:00am, on food prep table under no temperature control for more than four hours per operator. Food prepped or portioned today. See Stop Sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pikliz (76F), cut lettuce (71F), cut tomato (71F), tostones (72F) at 11:00am, on food prep table under no temperature control for more than four hours per operator. Food prepped or portioned today. See Stop Sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink outside by back door. **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris on can opener blade in the kitchen. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Cleaned pots and food utensils stored on a chair lined with soiled trash bag next to reach in freezer in dry storage. **Warning**
24-07-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1. One dead roach on floor in food prep in front of reach in cooler. 2. Two dead roaches on floor in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Underneath handsink by the triple sink. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. 1. Floor soiled under cookline in the kitchen. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair. On kitchen floor in front of cookline equipment. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in wall. At the front counter. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in 135 degree Fahrenheit water not cleaned at least once every 24 hours or when the utensil has an accumulation of soil residue, whichever occurs first. Utensils stored in water 77° at food prep table in kitchen. **Warning**
22-15-5
Basic - Lights in food storage area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach in freezer. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Standing water at the mop sink outside by back door. **Warning**
29-20-5
Basic - Three-compartment sink used for warewashing not cleaned before use as a food preparation sink. Employee observed prepping food at a soiled triple sink filled with soiled dishes. **Warning**
22-37-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease and food debris. 1. Wall soiled next to fryers kitchen. 2. Wall soiled behind cookline in the kitchen. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe at the handsink. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the food prep table next to cookline in the kitchen. **Warning**
21-12-4
12
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
61
Jan 3, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Saveur Tropical Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Saveur Tropical Restaurant on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Saveur Tropical Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “roach activity present as evidenced” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Saveur Tropical Restaurant.
How does Saveur Tropical Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Pompano Beach?
Saveur Tropical Restaurant most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Pompano Beach average of 78.
Has Saveur Tropical Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Saveur Tropical Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Saveur Tropical Restaurant 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 Saveur Tropical Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Saveur Tropical Restaurant is inspected around five times per year on average.
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