DARREL & OLIVER'S CAFE MAXX
2601 E ATLANTIC BLVD, Pompano Beach, FL, 33060
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 15, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Administrative complaint recommended
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 8
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (8)
- 01B-40-1Critical
Stop Sale issued. Fish reduced oxygen packaged on premises, or commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish labeled with instructions to remain frozen until time of use, not held frozen. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. Reduced Oxygen Packages of raw tuna being thawed in walk in cooler, bearing labels to remove packaging before thawing. Fish stored overnight in cooler. Fish was discarded. See Stop Sale
High Priority - Stop Sale issued. Fish reduced oxygen packaged on premises, or commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish labeled with instructions to remain frozen until time of use, not held frozen. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. Reduced Oxygen Packages of raw tuna being thawed in walk in cooler, bearing labels to remove packaging before thawing. Fish stored overnight in cooler. Fish was discarded. See Stop Sale
High Priority
- 50-17-3Critical
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Business license expired on December 1, 2025.
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Business license expired on December 1, 2025.
High Priority
- 08A-02-6CriticalCorrected on site
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. 1). In Everest freezer in back room office, bags of raw beef stored over container of cooked pot stickers. Raw food was moved to bottom shelf. 2). In MOTAK reach in freezer in back room, whole raw duck stored atop can of lemonade. Lemonade was removed from freezer.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. 1). In Everest freezer in back room office, bags of raw beef stored over container of cooked pot stickers. Raw food was moved to bottom shelf. 2). In MOTAK reach in freezer in back room, whole raw duck stored atop can of lemonade. Lemonade was removed from freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 08A-05-6CriticalCorrected on site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Plate of raw tuna stored over pans of shredded cabbage and carrots and herbs in low boy cooler on cook line. Raw food was moved to bottom shelf.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Plate of raw tuna stored over pans of shredded cabbage and carrots and herbs in low boy cooler on cook line. Raw food was moved to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 02C-01-5Critical
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. House made Blue cheese sauce, bechamel sauce Tzaki sauce dated 2 to 4 weeks ago stored in AVANTCO reach in cooler on cook line. Foods were discarded. See Stop Sale.
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. House made Blue cheese sauce, bechamel sauce Tzaki sauce dated 2 to 4 weeks ago stored in AVANTCO reach in cooler on cook line. Foods were discarded. See Stop Sale.
High Priority
- 01B-13-4Critical
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. House made Blue cheese , bechamel sauce Tzaki sauce dated 2 to 4 weeks ago stored in AVANTCO reach in cooler on cook line. Foods were discarded. See Stop Sale.
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. House made Blue cheese , bechamel sauce Tzaki sauce dated 2 to 4 weeks ago stored in AVANTCO reach in cooler on cook line. Foods were discarded. See Stop Sale.
High Priority
- 53A-05-6
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/ No certified food manager present with over 10 employees.
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/ No certified food manager present with over 10 employees.
Intermediate
- 06-09-2
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. Reduced Oxygen Packages of raw tuna being thawed in walk in cooler, bearing labels to remove packaging before thawing. Fish stored overnight in cooler. Fish was discarded. See Stop Sale
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. Reduced Oxygen Packages of raw tuna being thawed in walk in cooler, bearing labels to remove packaging before thawing. Fish stored overnight in cooler. Fish was discarded. See Stop Sale
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.