ROOTZBARNCAFE
7168 N UNIVERSITY DR, Pompano Beach, FL, 33321
Most recent inspection
- Date
- February 26, 2026
- Type
- Complaint Full
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 13
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (13)
- 03B-01-6Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried chicken hot held at 130F in food warmer. Per operator, chicken cooked 1 hour before the inspection. Operator increase the temperature on the unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority
- 03A-02-5CriticalCorrected on site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken cold held at 44F in Atosa refrigerator. Per operator, chicken transfer back to cooler 1.5 hours prior to the inspection. Operator place ice pack on chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 12B-07-4Corrected on site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored on food preparation table next to food items. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 14-36-5
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. -
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. -Observed inside of chest freezer with exposed insulation.
Basic
- 31B-04-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen.
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen.
Basic
- 23-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of grease buildup on cooking equipment.
Basic
- 36-27-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed accumulation of grease buildup on walls behind cooking equipment . -
Basic
- 02D-01-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and sugar removed from the original containers not labeled.
Basic
- 31A-11-4Corrected on site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored inside hand washing sink in kitchen. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 31B-03-4Corrected on site
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator replaced soap
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator replaced soap **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 36-37-5
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout.
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout.
Basic
- 02C-02-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at 12:30 p.m., no date marked on cooked chicken stored in reach in cooler. Per operator, chicken cooked yesterday morning.
Intermediate
- 36-34-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Observed accumulation of dust buildup on AC vents and ceiling tiles throughout.
Basic
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.