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SCOTCH BONNET CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT

2617 W ATLANTIC BLVD, Pompano Beach, FL, 33069

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Most recent inspection

Date
September 2, 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)

  • 03B-01-6CriticalCorrected on site

    Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (106F-122F - Hot Holding); items being held at front counter in warmer for approximately 1 hour. Operator reheated to 165F and turned up temperature in warmer cooked fish (112F - Hot Holding) operator states item has been in steam table for approximately 1 hour. Operator discarded.

    High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (106F-122F - Hot Holding); items being held at front counter in warmer for approximately 1 hour. Operator reheated to 165F and turned up temperature in warmer cooked fish (112F - Hot Holding) operator states item has been in steam table for approximately 1 hour. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

    High Priority

  • 29-42-4Critical

    Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

    High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at mop sink with hose attached

    High Priority

  • 14-31-5Critical

    Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Can liners used to store raw chicken, raw beef in walk in cooler. Discussed with operator. Operator began removing

    High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Can liners used to store raw chicken, raw beef in walk in cooler. Discussed with operator. Operator began removing **Corrective Action Taken**

    High Priority

  • 14-17-4

    Ware washing shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

    Basic - Ware washing shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

    Basic

  • 36-34-5

    Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust.

    Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust. Observed above ware washing area

    Basic

  • 53A-03-7

    Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Some manager certifications expired Current manager certification provided for establishment

    Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Some manager certifications expired Current manager certification provided for establishment

    Intermediate

  • 16-13-5Corrected on site

    Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.

    Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee conducting ware washing by washing sanitizing and rinsing. Discussed with employee and operator, employee reversed and re sanitized wares **Corrected On-Site**

    Basic

  • 32-24-5Corrected on site

    Operator does not permit customers to use bathroom. Sign on door stating restroom out of order. Restroom in working order. Operator removed signage. Discussed with operator

    Basic - Operator does not permit customers to use bathroom. Sign on door stating restroom out of order. Restroom in working order. Operator removed signage. Discussed with operator **Corrected On-Site**

    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.