Steak Shop & Deli Rest (The)
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
82
Score
Going back to 2022, Steak Shop & Deli Rest (The) has 12 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 18, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Steak Shop & Deli Rest (The)'s latest score of 82 sits above the Pompano Beach average of 78. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed red basket with no handle used to scoop fries at front counter. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Door gaskets on large chest freezer in prep room. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface at front counter. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of two reach-in-cooler at front counter. **Warning**
29-49-6
82
Dec 22, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing yellow toxic substance not labeled at front counter hand sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard at cookline floor at front counter.
36-06-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Observed on large chest freezer door gasket.
23-03-4
82
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, in walk in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Underneath cookline equipment in kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind large chest freezer in prep area.
36-27-5
86
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.observed bread at the front counter stored in can liners. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: Observed same. **Time Extended**
14-31-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance through kitchen and dining area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: Observed same. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Underneath dry food storage rack in prep area. 2. Door gasket on large chest freezer in prep area. 3. Underneath cookline equipment and shelving underneath cookline equipment in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: Observed same, underneath cookline equipment and shelving. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.observed bread at the front counter stored in can liners. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. One live roach beneath dry food storage rack in prep area. 2. One live roach observed going in and out of wall next to refrigerator in prep area. 3. Approximately three live roaches observed on floor next to ice machine in prep area. 4. One live running across kitchen floor. Operator contacted exterminator during inspection. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potato Fries (61F) in front display case under no temperature control. Not prepared or portioned today. Fries placed in unit less than 3 hour per operator. Operator placed fries in freezer to quick chill to 41F or below. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Underneath dry food storage rack in prep area. 2. Door gasket on large chest freezer in prep area. 3. Underneath cookline equipment and shelving underneath cookline equipment in kitchen. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance through kitchen and dining area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1. Two dead roaches observed beneath prep table in prep area. 2. One dead roach next to ice machine in prep area. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed red plastic basket stored in bucket in contact with fries. Operator replaced basket with scoop with handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Label on a Baklava and brownies, at front counter , 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. **Warning**
02D-03-4
47
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Oct 20, 2023
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. 1. Inside reach in cooler by cook line at the front counter. 2. In between fryers at the cook line at the front counter. 3. On food prep tables underneath cook line equipment at the front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: 1. Inside reach in coolers observed clean. 2. Same 3. Same **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn door gaskets on reach in cooler next to cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: Same. Operator replacing equipment. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease and food debris behind the cook line at the front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: Same. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
86
Oct 19, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. One live under cabinet at the front counter next to cook line. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1. 6 dead under cabinet at the front counter next to cook line. 2. One dead on counter next to files at front counter. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. 1. Inside reach in cooler by cook line at the front counter. 2. In between fryers at the cook line at the front counter. 3. On food prep tables underneath cook line equipment at the front counter. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease and food debris behind the cook line at the front counter. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn door gaskets on reach in cooler next to cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
70
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee used bathroom, entered the food prep area, put on gloves, and started food prep without hand washing. Reviewed hand washing procedures with operator.
12A-11-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet located outside..
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener blade in the prep area.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of slimy mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Reach in cooler gaskets at the cookline.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler next to the fryers at the cookline.
29-49-6
58
Jan 31, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pork, chicken wings ; (47-51F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two door cooler at cook line at Pork, chicken wings ; (47-51F - Cold Holding), see stop sale manager emptied out cooler and called for service.
03A-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Manager cleaned door handles on the reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Manager posted hand wash sign **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
67
Dec 27, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over mushrooms at reach in cooler- operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in between non food grade poll at table by office area - operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen beef thawing on prep counter near storage area- operator placed in walk in cooler to defrost. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Steak Shop & Deli Rest (The) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Steak Shop & Deli Rest (The) on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Steak Shop & Deli Rest (The)?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Steak Shop & Deli Rest (The).
How does Steak Shop & Deli Rest (The) compare to other restaurants in Pompano Beach?
Steak Shop & Deli Rest (The) most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Pompano Beach average of 78.
Has Steak Shop & Deli Rest (The)'s inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Steak Shop & Deli Rest (The) have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Steak Shop & Deli Rest (The) 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 Steak Shop & Deli Rest (The) inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Steak Shop & Deli Rest (The) is inspected around four times per year on average.
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