ITALIA STATION CAFE
457 S DIXIE HWY, Pompano Beach, FL, 33060
Most recent inspection
- Date
- January 13, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 8
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (8)
- 13-03-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager preparing food without hair restraint. Educated manager on wearing proper hair restraint whilst preparing food.
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager preparing food without hair restraint. Educated manager on wearing proper hair restraint whilst preparing food.
Basic
- 08B-38-4Corrected on site
Food stored on floor. Cases of water stored on floor at front area. Manager placed water on shelf.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of water stored on floor at front area. Manager placed water on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 21-04-4Corrected on site
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet towels stored under cutting boards in kitchen. Manager removed towels from under cutting boards.
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet towels stored under cutting boards in kitchen. Manager removed towels from under cutting boards. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 06-01-5
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Ground beef being thawed in prep sink without cold running water. Ground beef temperature at 25 F. Educated manager on proper thawing methods. Manager continued to thaw ground beef under cold , running water.
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Ground beef being thawed in prep sink without cold running water. Ground beef temperature at 25 F. Educated manager on proper thawing methods. Manager continued to thaw ground beef under cold , running water. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic
- 31A-09-4Corrected on site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked by boxes. Manager removed boxes.
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked by boxes. Manager removed boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 05-08-4
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate
- 11-26-1Corrected on site
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. New employee hired for less than a month, without signed Employee Health Form. Provided form to manager, and employee signed form.
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. New employee hired for less than a month, without signed Employee Health Form. Provided form to manager, and employee signed form. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 02C-02-5Corrected on site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In flip top cooler, lasagna made 2 days ago not dated , and marinara sauce made yesterday at 10 am, more than 28 hours ago , not dated. Manager dated items.
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In flip top cooler, lasagna made 2 days ago not dated , and marinara sauce made yesterday at 10 am, more than 28 hours ago , not dated. Manager dated items. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
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.