State inspectors made 270 food service visits in Pompano Beach from July 1 to Oct. 7, 2026; 148 needed no further action. Three emergency orders, all complied.
Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. Figures come from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s food service inspection data, District 2 file, downloaded Oct. 10. It covers Broward County visits from July 1 to Oct. 9, 2026; the Pompano Beach visits in it run July 1 to Oct. 7. Questions or complaints: DBPR Customer Contact Center, 850-487-1395.
Updated Nov. 1: October’s results are in. Inspectors checked 68 Pompano Beach food businesses Oct. 1-30; 49 ended in the clear and none had an emergency order. See October’s restaurant inspections by name.
Florida does not give restaurants a letter grade or a numeric score. State inspectors from the DBPR Division of Hotels and Restaurants visit each licensed food service business, write down any violations and record an outcome. This page summarizes those outcomes for businesses with a Pompano Beach address.
Who to call
- Look up a restaurant: DBPR license and inspection search
- Report a food safety problem: DBPR online complaint form or 850-487-1395
- Emergencies: 911
What the numbers show
In the state’s current District 2 file, inspectors made 270 food service inspection visits at 218 licensed establishments with a Pompano Beach address between July 1 and Oct. 7, 2026. The outcomes:
| Outcome | Visits |
|---|---|
| Inspection completed, no further action | 148 |
| Administrative complaint recommended | 39 |
| Call-back inspection, problems corrected | 37 |
| Warning issued | 31 |
| Call-back, administrative complaint recommended | 5 |
| Call-back, extension given | 4 |
| Emergency order recommended | 3 |
| Emergency order call-back, complied | 3 |
Of those visits, 225 were routine inspections, 22 followed a complaint and 23 were licensing inspections of new businesses; 49 were second or later visits. On the 184 first-visit routine inspections, the median number of high-priority violations recorded was two, and 29% found none. Across all of Broward County in the same file, the median was one, and 40% found none. These are counts of what inspectors wrote down on one day, not a ranking of restaurants.
Emergency orders
An emergency order closes a business until an inspector returns and finds the problems fixed. Three establishments with a Pompano Beach address had one recommended in the period, and in each case the file shows a follow-up visit the next day at which the business complied:
| Business | Address | Emergency order recommended | Follow-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Carnitas Latin Cuisine | 3305 N. Federal Highway | July 17, routine inspection | Complied July 18 |
| Gourmet Creole | 416 NE 36th St. | July 27, after a complaint | Complied July 28 |
| Au Bon Gout Take Out Restaurant | 5273 N. Dixie Highway | Sept. 15, routine inspection | Complied Sept. 16 |
Names are spelled as the state recorded them, with capitals adjusted. An emergency order is a step in a regulatory process, not a finding of wrongdoing by a court.
How Florida inspections work
- High priority violations are the ones most likely to make someone sick if not fixed, such as food held at the wrong temperature. Intermediate and basic violations are less serious.
- Warning issued means the inspector found violations that must be corrected by a call-back visit.
- Administrative complaint recommended sends the case to the department’s legal staff, which can lead to a fine.
- A restaurant can be inspected more than once in a period; a complaint can trigger a visit.
Method
We counted every row in the DBPR District 2 food service file whose location city is Pompano Beach, and every Broward County row for the county comparison. Rows are inspection visits, so one establishment can appear several times. The state’s file uses the business’s mailing city, which can include addresses just outside city limits. Figures will change when the state posts its next file.
What this means for you
- Check a restaurant yourself with the state’s search before you book a party or event.
- Saw a problem? Report it to DBPR; a complaint can lead to an unannounced inspection.
- New openings show up as licensing inspections; see new businesses in Pompano Beach.
Related: things to do this month and who to call at City Hall.
Frequently asked questions
Who inspects restaurants in Pompano Beach?
The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
How do I look up a restaurant inspection in Pompano Beach?
Search the business by name or address in DBPR’s online license and inspection search at myfloridalicense.com. Each inspection report lists the violations the inspector recorded.
How many Pompano Beach restaurants were closed by emergency order in 2026?
From July 1 to Oct. 7, 2026, the state’s file shows three emergency orders recommended at Pompano Beach food service establishments. Each business complied at a follow-up visit within a day.
How do I report a restaurant in Florida?
File a complaint online with DBPR or call its Customer Contact Center at 850-487-1395. A complaint can lead to an unannounced inspection.
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