TACO STATION POMPANO INC
3432 E ATLANTIC BLVD, Pompano Beach, FL, 33062
Most recent inspection
- Date
- August 10, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 12
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (12)
- 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. In flip top cooler, Cooked Chicken (50F - Heated Cooling). Per operator, food prepared 2 days ago and held in cooler. 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. In flip top cooler, Cooked Chicken (50F - Heated Cooling). Per operator, food prepared 2 days ago and held in cooler. Food was discarded. See Stop Sale.
High Priority
- 41-15-5Critical
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine wiping cloth sanitizer stored in bucket at over 200 ppm. Operator discarded sanitizer, to prepare correct sanitizer.
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine wiping cloth sanitizer stored in bucket at over 200 ppm. Operator discarded sanitizer, to prepare correct sanitizer. **Corrective Action Taken**
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. In flip top cooler, Cooked Chicken (50F - Heated Cooling). Per operator, food prepared 2 days ago and held in cooler. 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. In flip top cooler, Cooked Chicken (50F - Heated Cooling). Per operator, food prepared 2 days ago and held in cooler. Food was discarded. See Stop Sale.
High Priority
- 22-12-5CriticalCorrected on site
Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Employee cleaned thermometer.
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Employee cleaned thermometer. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 08A-05-6CriticalCorrected on site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw calamari stored over pan of cooked chicken in flip top cooler in kitchen. Operator moved calamari to bottom shelf.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw calamari stored over pan of cooked chicken in flip top cooler in kitchen. Operator moved calamari to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 03D-15-4
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In flip top cooler, Raw Fish (48F - Ambient Cooling) at 1 :45 pm, since 11:30 am to 51 F at 2:30 pm. Raw Shrimp (50F - Ambient Cooling) to 50 F at 2:30 pm. At this rate , proper cooling will not occur. Food was placed in ice to reach proper temperatures.
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In flip top cooler, Raw Fish (48F - Ambient Cooling) at 1 :45 pm, since 11:30 am to 51 F at 2:30 pm. Raw Shrimp (50F - Ambient Cooling) to 50 F at 2:30 pm. At this rate , proper cooling will not occur. Food was placed in ice to reach proper temperatures. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate
- 14-01-5Corrected on site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup without handle stored in bucket of Parmesan cheese on prep table. Employee discarded cup.
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup without handle stored in bucket of Parmesan cheese on prep table. Employee discarded cup. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 31A-11-4Corrected on site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Serving tray stored in handwashing sink at bar. Manager removed tray from handwashing sink.
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Serving tray stored in handwashing sink at bar. Manager removed tray from handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 55-01-5
Basic - Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt. Gratuity of 20 % of 4 or more listed on receipt, not listed on menu.
Intermediate - Basic - Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt. Gratuity of 20 % of 4 or more listed on receipt, not listed on menu.
Intermediate
- 10-07-4RepeatCorrected on site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Clean utensil stored in container of standing water at 82 F on prep table at cook line. Employee discarded water.
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Clean utensil stored in container of standing water at 82 F on prep table at cook line. Employee discarded water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 31B-04-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing signs in both bathrooms.
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing signs in both bathrooms.
Basic
- 11-27-4Repeat
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed poster to operator.
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed poster to operator. **Repeat Violation**
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.