South

165 Ne 1 Ave, Pompano Beach, FL 33060

American

Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026

Score

High Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at South, the earliest from 2023. South was last inspected on Feb 4, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to six violations.

When inspectors have written things up, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Pompano Beach restaurant, which scores around 78. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 4, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Oct 16, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jan 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filling up container in handwashing sink.

31A-11-4

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice buckets stored on floor. Operator moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site**

10-14-5

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on dirty surface. Operator moved to bucket **Corrected On-Site**

10-12-5

Oct 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In walk in cooler, cheese sauce date marked 10/15. Operator discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**

02C-01-5

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in walk in cooler opened more than 24hours not date marked

02C-03-5

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

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. On cook line, cutting board soiled with food debris and deep cut marks. At bar, soda gun soiled with mold like substance

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At bar, handwashing dink blocked with buckets and chemical bottle. Operator removed items **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. High temp dishwasher, no messing device available.

16-62-1

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator

51-13-4

Feb 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At bar, hand wash sink blocked with ice bucket Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sing in restroom that employees use.

31B-04-4

Jan 16, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 16, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Not labeled Production date and time

03G-50-1

Intermediate - Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved variance for the method observed in use during the inspection. ROP pork chop

03G-46-1

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Supplied operator with thermo strips for dish machine machine to take surface temperature.

16-62-1

Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer, two boxes of French fries stored on floor. Operator removed and put onto shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Feb 14, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was South last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at South on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at South?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at South.

How does South compare to other restaurants in Pompano Beach?

South most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Pompano Beach average of 78.

Has South's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at South 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 South inspected?

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

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