NELSON'S DINER
438 S CYPRESS RD, Pompano Beach, FL, 33060
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 14, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Warning Issued
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 12
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (12)
- 03A-02-5Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler on cook line, Ham (57F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese (56F - Cold Holding); Sliced Tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding); Cooked Sausage (60F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella Cheese (39F - Cold Holding). Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Foods stored in walk in cooler and moved to flip top cooler on cook line and held for approximately 2 hours. Ice was placed on foods to quick chill.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler on cook line, Ham (57F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese (56F - Cold Holding); Sliced Tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding); Cooked Sausage (60F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella Cheese (39F - Cold Holding). Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Foods stored in walk in cooler and moved to flip top cooler on cook line and held for approximately 2 hours. Ice was placed on foods to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority
- 41-18-4CriticalCorrected on site
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer solution in 3 compartment sink reading over 200 ppm. Corrected to 100 ppm.
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer solution in 3 compartment sink reading over 200 ppm. Corrected to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority
- 22-41-4Critical
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine reading 0 ppm after 3 attempts. Advised manager to discontinue use of dish machine and use 3 compartment sink until repaired.
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine reading 0 ppm after 3 attempts. Advised manager to discontinue use of dish machine and use 3 compartment sink until repaired. **Warning**
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 single door freezer in kitchen, raw Philly Steak stored over bags of açaí berry purée. Raw food was moved to bottom shelf. 2). Uncooked lamb stored over bags of açaí berry purée in walk in freezer in back area. Raw food was moved to bottom shelf.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. 1).In single door freezer in kitchen, raw Philly Steak stored over bags of açaí berry purée. Raw food was moved to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** 2). Uncooked lamb stored over bags of açaí berry purée in walk in freezer in back area. Raw food was moved to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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. 1). In reach in cooler in kitchen, Clam Chowder dated 9/4 , ( 10 days). Food was discarded. See Stop Sale. 2). House made butter milk dated 8/25 stored in reach in cooler in kitchen. Food was discarded. See Stop Sale. 3). In True reach in cooler , sauerkraut dated 8/23 ( 22 days). Food was 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. 1). In reach in cooler in kitchen, Clam Chowder dated 9/4 , ( 10 days). Food was discarded. See Stop Sale. 2). House made butter milk dated 8/25 stored in reach in cooler in kitchen. Food was discarded. See Stop Sale. 3). In True reach in cooler , sauerkraut dated 8/23 ( 22 days). Food was discarded. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
High Priority
- 12A-09-4CriticalCorrected on site
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook picked up cellphone, then sliced muffins without first washing hands and changing gloves. Discussed proper handwashing procedures with employee. Employee washed hands and changed gloves.
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook picked up cellphone, then sliced muffins without first washing hands and changing gloves. Discussed proper handwashing procedures with employee. Employee washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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. 1). In reach in cooler in kitchen, Clam Chowder dated 9/4 , ( 10 days). Food was discarded. See Stop Sale. 2). In True reach in cooler , sauerkraut dated 8/23 ( 22 days). Food was discarded. See Stop Sale. 3). Buttermilk dated 8/25 stored in reach in cooler in kitchen. Food was 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. 1). In reach in cooler in kitchen, Clam Chowder dated 9/4 , ( 10 days). Food was discarded. See Stop Sale. 2). In True reach in cooler , sauerkraut dated 8/23 ( 22 days). Food was discarded. See Stop Sale. 3). Buttermilk dated 8/25 stored in reach in cooler in kitchen. Food was discarded. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
High Priority
- 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. Raw Mahi fish thawing in Reduced Oxygen Packaging, bearing labels to remove packaging before thawing, stored in True reach in cooler in kitchen. Fish thawing for 3 days. 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. Raw Mahi fish thawing in Reduced Oxygen Packaging, bearing labels to remove packaging before thawing, stored in True reach in cooler in kitchen. Fish thawing for 3 days. Fish was discarded. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
High Priority
- 27-16-4
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water provided at handwashing sink in kitchen, next to back door. Manager stated that handwashing sink is scheduled to be repaired today.
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water provided at handwashing sink in kitchen, next to back door. Manager stated that handwashing sink is scheduled to be repaired today. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 08B-38-4Corrected on site
Food stored on floor. 1) Box of French fries stored on floor in kitchen. 2). Buckets of fruit sorbet stored on floor of walk in freezer. Food was removed from floor.
Basic - Food stored on floor. 1) Box of French fries stored on floor in kitchen. 2). Buckets of fruit sorbet stored on floor of walk in freezer. Food was removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic
- 41-17-4Corrected on site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of degreaser stored unlabeled under prep table in kitchen. Bottle was labeled.
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of degreaser stored unlabeled under prep table in kitchen. Bottle was labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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. Raw Mahi fish thawing in Reduced Oxygen Packaging, bearing labels to remove packaging before thawing, stored in True reach in cooler in kitchen. Fish thawing for 3 days. 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. Raw Mahi fish thawing in Reduced Oxygen Packaging, bearing labels to remove packaging before thawing, stored in True reach in cooler in kitchen. Fish thawing for 3 days. Fish was discarded. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
Basic
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed October 12, 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.