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LA FORKETTA

LA FORKETTA maintains a 2.0/5 food safety rating based on 7 health department inspections in POMPANO BEACH. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

1255 North Powerline Road
Pompano Beach, Florida, 33069
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 12/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13507438

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Valpro reach in freezer
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board Repeat Violation
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating a carrot in the dishwasher station
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed front counter display case shelves with food particles Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple containers of stored food not covered in maxx gold reach in freezer.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed whole fish 31F and veal shanks 35F out on the counter in prep area stored at room temperature.
  • 22-41-4: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. Chlorine 0 Ppm . Operator primed rechecked 100 Ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-19-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee turn on cold water faucet and wash hands.
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed Non-food grade paper/paper towels in contact with breaded chicken in maxx gold reach in cooler.
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Corn starch and butter mix.
  • 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed egg plant francais per employee removed from 24 hours. Not date marked
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef cubes per employee prepared 12/02 not date marked.

Inspection Date: 8/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13507213

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: At time of callback inspection still observed. Until next inspection **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10873218

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In container of bread crumbs storage area with dried pasta.operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red cutting board on cook line Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of cooking oil stored on floor in kitchen. Observed box of raw chicken and containers of pizza dough on walk-in floor Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Panasonic microwave on cook line Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Pizza station Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Both Maytag reach in freezer interior bottom of soil residues Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Two containers of sugar bake shop area Warning
  • 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed in walk-in cooler lasagna (115-117F - Cooling) per employee cooling in walk-in since 11:45 not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. See stop sale Warning
  • 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher scrubbing dirty dishes and then remove clean plates from machine with out washing hands. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over a container of washed and sliced mushrooms in walk-in cooler. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk-in cooler lasagna (115-117F - Cooling) per employee cooling in walk-in since 11:45 not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in flip top octopus (44-47F - Cold Holding); cooked penne (50F - Cold Holding); cooked linguine (50F - Cold Holding); cooked spaghetti (50-53F - Cold Holding); cooked papadelle (52-55F - Cold Holding); bologna sauce (47F - Cold Holding); osso buco sauce (52-55F - Cold Holding); mussels (52-55F - Cold Holding) per cook held out of temperature less than three hours. Per cook items removed from walk-in cooler and placed into flat top unit. Not portion or prepared today. Cook placed ice packs on items. Observed at salad station salad station ; sliced tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); sliced mozzarella (55F - Cold Holding) sitting on counter at room temperature per cook held out of temperature less than three hours operator voluntarily discarded tomatoes and placed cheese in walk-in cooler Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade surface soiled with food debris Warning

Inspection Date: 1/21/2025

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal soufflé cups with no handle used to dispense salt and sugar. Repeat Violation
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. On ac vent in kitchen soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  • 08B-20-4:Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Observed can of peeled pomodori tomatoes on can rack. Repeat Violation
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of cooking oil stored on floor next to rear kitchen exit door.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris on cook line.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed bottom shelf of Maytag reach in cooler accumulation of soil residues.
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed can of pomodori peeled tomatoes dented. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-11-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed box of raw shell eggs stored on top of box of bottles of greco do tufo in walk-in cooler.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink being used as a dump sink ice in handwashing sink.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Pizza station

Inspection Date: 9/16/2024

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal soufflé cups with no handle used to dispense salt and sugar. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-20-4:Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Observed 2 pizza sauce and cannelloni bean cans dented and stored on rack. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in frigidare reach in freezer bottom accumulation of soil residues.
  • 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use on cook table. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting in mop bucket.
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 pizza sauce and cannelloni beans dented.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over a pan of lasagna in walk-in cooler. Operator placed lasagna on upper shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed minestrone soup marked 09/07 on shelf in walk-in cooler. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed meat sauce in walk-in cooler not date marked.. Per operator prepared on 09/13 operator date mark. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8542144

  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked shrimp at 41F not covered. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket. Operator hung inverted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer solution throughout.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink at back kitchen area. Operator replaced paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/1/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8364615

  • 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed one missing hood vent.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at dishwashing area sink.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket. Operator hung mop up. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-11-5:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. Observed dried up food debris on slicer. As per operator the slicer is cleaned every night.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in freezer raw veal stored on top of fully cooked meatballs.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in walk-in cooler container of soup not date marked. As per operator soup was prepared 4 days prior. Operator labeled with the proper date. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed squeeze bottle of soap next to hand washing sink with no label. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation