STEAK SHOP & DELI REST (THE)

STEAK SHOP & DELI REST (THE) maintains a 2.8/5 food safety rating based on 8 health department inspections in POMPANO BEACH. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

1801 East Sample Road
Pompano Beach, Florida, 33064
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13523619

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, in walk in cooler.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Underneath cookline equipment in kitchen.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind large chest freezer in prep area.

Inspection Date: 7/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13464660

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance through kitchen and dining area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: Observed same. **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Underneath dry food storage rack in prep area. 2. Door gasket on large chest freezer in prep area. 3. Underneath cookline equipment and shelving underneath cookline equipment in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: Observed same, underneath cookline equipment and shelving. **Time Extended**
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.observed bread at the front counter stored in can liners. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: Observed same. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10914883

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in prep area. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance through kitchen and dining area. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1. Two dead roaches observed beneath prep table in prep area. 2. One dead roach next to ice machine in prep area. Warning
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed red plastic basket stored in bucket in contact with fries. Operator replaced basket with scoop with handle. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a Baklava and brownies, at front counter , packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Underneath dry food storage rack in prep area. 2. Door gasket on large chest freezer in prep area. 3. Underneath cookline equipment and shelving underneath cookline equipment in kitchen. Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.observed bread at the front counter stored in can liners. Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. One live roach beneath dry food storage rack in prep area. 2. One live roach observed going in and out of wall next to refrigerator in prep area. 3. Approximately three live roaches observed on floor next to ice machine in prep area. 4. One live running across kitchen floor. Operator contacted exterminator during inspection. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potato Fries (61F) in front display case under no temperature control. Not prepared or portioned today. Fries placed in unit less than 3 hour per operator. Operator placed fries in freezer to quick chill to 41F or below. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning

Inspection Date: 11/21/2024

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine near triple sink.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen, prep, and dining areas.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Observed torn door gasket on two door reach in cooler opposite cookline. Repeat Violation
  • 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of two door reach in cooler door has exposed insulation, opposite cook line in kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. 1. Observed in bottom of two door reach in cooler next to fryer in kitchen. 2. Observed in bottom of two door reach in cooler opposite cook line in kitchen.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed on wall behind cookline in kitchen.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing red toxic substance not labeled and stored at the cook line in kitchen. Operator labeled degreaser. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 7/16/2024

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gasket at two door reach in cooler opposite cook line at front counter.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water, under single door reach in cooler at cook line.
  • 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of reach in cooler door has exposed insulation, at two door reach in cooler opposite cook line at front counter.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters and vents at the cook line. 2. Around and behind cook line equipment.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan of raw steak stored above ready to eat sauces in two door reach in cooler opposite cook line at front counter. Operator reorganized. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing yellow toxic substance not labeled at the front counter. Operator labeled "Mr. Clean". Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8530932

  • 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. 1. Inside reach in cooler by cook line at the front counter. 2. In between fryers at the cook line at the front counter. 3. On food prep tables underneath cook line equipment at the front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: 1. Inside reach in coolers observed clean. 2. Same 3. Same **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn door gaskets on reach in cooler next to cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: Same. Operator replacing equipment. **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease and food debris behind the cook line at the front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: Same. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/19/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8529566

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. 1. Inside reach in cooler by cook line at the front counter. 2. In between fryers at the cook line at the front counter. 3. On food prep tables underneath cook line equipment at the front counter. Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1. 6 dead under cabinet at the front counter next to cook line. 2. One dead on counter next to files at front counter. Admin Complaint
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn door gaskets on reach in cooler next to cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease and food debris behind the cook line at the front counter. Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. One live under cabinet at the front counter next to cook line. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 10/16/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8376113

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of slimy mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Reach in cooler gaskets at the cookline.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler next to the fryers at the cookline.
  • 12A-11-4:High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee used bathroom, entered the food prep area, put on gloves, and started food prep without hand washing. Reviewed hand washing procedures with operator.
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet located outside..
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener blade in the prep area.