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CHEF DEE'S

3919 N FEDERAL HWY, Pompano Beach, FL, 33064

Warning Issued

Most recent inspection

Date
October 12, 2026
Type
Routine - Food
Result
Warning Issued
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
10
Jurisdiction
Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL

Violations (10)

  • 12A-29-4Critical

    Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. 1. Sushi line employee removed cellphone from pocket then touched sushi line cutting board. Without washing hands, reviewed hand washing with operator.

    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. 1. Sushi line employee removed cellphone from pocket then touched sushi line cutting board. Without washing hands, reviewed hand washing with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

    High Priority

  • 14-86-1Critical

    Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. 1. Front sushi line reach in cooler paper towels lined food container of raw fish eggs.

    High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. 1. Front sushi line reach in cooler paper towels lined food container of raw fish eggs.

    High Priority

  • 03F-02-5CriticalCorrected on site

    Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Sushi bar rice no time marking, operator marked time.

    High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Sushi bar rice no time marking, operator marked time. **Corrected On-Site**

    High Priority

  • 31B-04-4Repeat

    No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. 1. Bar hand washing sink. 2. Cookline hand washing sink.

    Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. 1. Bar hand washing sink. 2. Cookline hand washing sink. **Repeat Violation**

    Basic

  • 53A-03-7

    Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

    Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

    Intermediate

  • 53B-05-5

    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.

    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.

    Intermediate

  • 36-37-5

    Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

    Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

    Basic

  • 41-17-4Corrected on site

    Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1. Spray bottle on counter of sushi bar with clear substance. Operator labeled.

    Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1. Spray bottle on counter of sushi bar with clear substance. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

    Intermediate

  • 10-20-4Corrected on site

    Four In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Operator removed.

    Basic - Four In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

    Basic

  • 14-36-5Repeat

    Interior of right side reach in cooler at sushi station has exposed insulation.

    Basic - Interior of right side reach in cooler at sushi station has exposed insulation. **Repeat Violation**

    Basic

Earlier inspections on file

Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.