DECCAN SPICE INDIAN KITCHEN + BAR
1149 S FEDERAL HWY, Pompano Beach, FL, 33062
Most recent inspection
- Date
- October 5, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Administrative complaint recommended
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 11
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (11)
- 08A-17-6CriticalCorrected on site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer, bags of raw chicken stored over bags of raw shrimp. Educated manager on proper food storage. Raw chicken was moved to bottom shelf.
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer, bags of raw chicken stored over bags of raw shrimp. Educated manager on proper food storage. Raw chicken was moved to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 01B-02-5Critical
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. On prep table in kitchen, Ghee (Clarified Butter) (74F - Heated Cooling ), per operator, food prepared yesterday and held on table overnight. Discussed cooling and cold holding temperatures with operator. Food was discarded. See Stop Sale. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In low boy cooler on cook line , Heavy Cream (49F - Cold Holding), per operator, food not prepared or portioned today. Food stored in cooler overnight. Food was discarded. See Stop Sale.
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. On prep table in kitchen, Ghee (Clarified Butter) (74F - Heated Cooling ), per operator, food prepared yesterday and held on table overnight. Discussed cooling and cold holding temperatures with operator. Food was discarded. See Stop Sale. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In low boy cooler on cook line , Heavy Cream (49F - Cold Holding), per operator, food not prepared or portioned today. Food stored in cooler overnight. Food was discarded. See Stop Sale.
High Priority
- 03A-02-5Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In low boy cooler on cook line , Heavy Cream (49F - Cold Holding), per operator, food not prepared or portioned today. Food stored in cooler overnight. Food was discarded. See Stop Sale.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In low boy cooler on cook line , Heavy Cream (49F - Cold Holding), per operator, food not prepared or portioned today. Food stored in cooler overnight. Food was discarded. See Stop Sale.
High Priority
- 41-07-4CriticalRepeatCorrected on site
Container of medicine improperly stored. Can of burn gel stored on shelf over flip top cooler on cook line. Medication was moved from cook line in kitchen.
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Can of burn gel stored on shelf over flip top cooler on cook line. Medication was moved from cook line in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 03D-02-5Critical
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. On prep table in kitchen, Ghee (Clarified Butter) (74F - Heated Cooling ), per operator, food prepared yesterday and held on table overnight. Discussed cooling and cold holding temperatures with operator. Food was discarded. See Stop Sale.
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. On prep table in kitchen, Ghee (Clarified Butter) (74F - Heated Cooling ), per operator, food prepared yesterday and held on table overnight. Discussed cooling and cold holding temperatures with operator. Food was discarded. See Stop Sale.
High Priority
- 08A-05-6CriticalRepeatCorrected on site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Crates of raw shell eggs stored atop case of Paneer cheese in walk in cooler in kitchen. Raw shell eggs were moved to bottom shelf.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Crates of raw shell eggs stored atop case of Paneer cheese in walk in cooler in kitchen. Raw shell eggs were moved to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 41-17-4Corrected on site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing window cleaner not labeled on cart in front area. Spray bottle labeled.
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing window cleaner not labeled on cart in front area. Spray bottle labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 08B-38-4Corrected on site
Food stored on floor. Bucket of soup base stored on floor in kitchen. Food was removed from floor.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of soup base stored on floor in kitchen. Food was removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 08B-12-5RepeatCorrected on site
Stored food not covered. Several pans of cooked food stored uncovered in walk in cooler Raw. Food was prepared 1 and 2 days ago. Food was covered by employee.
Basic - Stored food not covered. Several pans of cooked food stored uncovered in walk in cooler Raw. Food was prepared 1 and 2 days ago. Food was covered by employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 31B-03-4Corrected on site
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap available at handwashing sink in kitchen. Soap was provided at handwashing sink.
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap available at handwashing sink in kitchen. Soap was provided at handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 14-01-5RepeatCorrected on site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle stored in bucket of salt under prep table in kitchen. Bowl was removed from food.
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle stored in bucket of salt under prep table in kitchen. Bowl was removed from food. **Corrected On-Site** **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.