WHOLE GREEN CAFÉ
Federal Highway
Pompano Beach, Florida, 33062
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 6/13/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10853925
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 6/5/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10852660
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in hallway next to restroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: Observed same **Time Extended**
- 29-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet knob loose in kitchen. Hot water side keeps spinning and unable to turn on the flow of water. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: Observed same **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 flier Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: Observed same **Time Extended**
- 27-06-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Three compartment sink at 78F at ware washing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: Observed same **Time Extended**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: Observed copies of employee training certificates. Advised operator to have original certificates for next Inspection **Time Extended**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink throughout establishment. Water temperature at 78-79F throughout establishment at front counter , kitchen and in ware washing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: Observed same **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 6/4/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10852137
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense feta cheese inside flip top cooler in kitchen. Operator removed soufflé cups and placed spoons with handle. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in hallway next to restroom. Warning
- 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet knob loose in kitchen. Hot water side keeps spinning and unable to turn on the flow of water. Warning
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice inside ice machine. Operator removed scoops Corrected On-Site Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored on floor. Case of cup lids and cutlery on floor behind front counter. Operator elevated Corrected On-Site Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1st, 2024. License paid during inspection, confirmation #247830321. License current and active at the end of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw seasoned chicken stored over commercial process dressings inside Sir Lawrence , two door reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator moved raw chicken to lower shelf and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 11-27-4: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 flier Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine hinge on left side interior wall soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized area during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 27-06-4:Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Three compartment sink at 78F at ware washing area. Warning
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink throughout establishment. Water temperature at 78-79F throughout establishment at front counter , kitchen and in ware washing area. Warning
Inspection Date: 11/18/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8840381
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. In kitchen by handwashing sink, box of sweet potatoes stored on floor.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler, raw smoked salmon stored over ready to eat tortillas. Operator moved salmon to bottom shelf Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 9/23/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8839914
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 7/25/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8735103
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. At flip top cooler at front counter, door handles soiled with food debris Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On cook line, squeeze bottles not labeled with common name. Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In kitchen, all purpose cleaner stored on shelf with clean plates and utensils Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Levi T Bar 6/5/2019 Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line soiled with food residue. Cutting board at prep station soiled with food residue Warning
Inspection Date: 12/13/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8523390
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. No self closing door on public restrooms. Operator stated wrong part bought. Repeat Violation
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At from counter above flip top cooler, soufflé cups used to dispense granola. Operator removed cups Corrected On-Site
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. At reach in cooler in kitchen, doors and handles soiled with food residue.
- 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. At front counter, in containers above flip top cooler spoon handle laying in coconut flakes. Operator removed scoop to wash and sanitize. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At front counter by sink, wet wiping cloths stored on counter next to sanitizer bucket. Operator made fresh sanitizer and put wiping cloths in bucket. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler, raw tuna stored over wraps and ready to eat vegetables. In reach in cooler, raw salmon stored over ready to eat wraps and ready to eat vegetables. Operator moved raw items below ready to eat foods. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In kitchen, hand wash sink blocked by chairs. Operator removed chairs. Corrected On-Site
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon on a bagel, cream cheese and onion not identifying raw ingredients.
Inspection Date: 10/11/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8356901
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom Self closing mechanism is sitting on the floor by the restroom door
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Using small bowls for cheese, pic discarded bowls Corrected On-Site
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink by the dishwasher and front counter also restroom. Pic filled all locations Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand wash soap at hand wash sink in prep room. Pic filled soap Corrected On-Site