Pompano Beach, Broward County

2 HOTTYS CAFE

801 S DIXIE HWY W BAY 2 & 3, Pompano Beach, FL 33060

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
15
3 High Priority
Jan 15, 2026
City
Pompano Beach
County
Broward
Status
Delinquent / Active
Inspections
7

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 15, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 15

14-31-5

Detail 24305106

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Pot of rice and beans covered by grocery bag.on stove. Educated cook on using non food grade bag for food. Cook removed bag from food. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 24305111

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler, Haitian Cole Slaw (48F - Cold Holding), per operator, foods not prepared or portioned today. Food prepared yesterday and held in unit overnight. Manager discarded. See Stop Sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 24305104

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler, Haitian Cole Slaw (48F - Cold Holding), per operator, foods not prepared or portioned today. Food prepared yesterday and held in unit overnight. Manager discarded. See Stop Sale.

11-27-4

Detail 24305097

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.

31B-02-4

Detail 24305108

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at handwashing sink in kitchen. Manager provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

05-08-4

Detail 24305102

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

14-01-5

Detail 24305107

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored in container of rice under prep table. Manager removed bowl. Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 24305103

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Food containers stored upright on rack in kitchen. Manager inverted containers. Corrected On-Site

24-06-4

Detail 24305105

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean utensils stored in soiled container of food debris and dust, on dish rack. Manager placed utensils and container in 3 compartment sink. Corrective Action Taken

50-09-4

Detail 24305110

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

24-08-4

Detail 24305101

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers stored on rack in kitchen with water droplets. Manager placed containers to dry. Corrective Action Taken

08B-38-4

Detail 24305109

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of water stored on floor in back storage room. Manager removed water from floor. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24305098

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1). Handwashing sink in kitchen soiled with dust and food debris. 2). Table next to stove soiled with food debris. ** Repeat Violation.** 3), Observed grease buildup on hood in kitchen.

25-05-4

Detail 24305099

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of take out containers stored on floor in back storage room. Manager removed items from floor. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 24305100

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour stored in container under prep table not labeled. Manager labeled flour. Corrected On-Site

Sep 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

08A-11-5

Detail 24019707

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. In reach in cooler, raw shell eggs stored over water bottles.

31A-09-4

Detail 24019705

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink in kitchen blocked my containers. Operator removed items Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 24019706

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at hand washing sink . Operator supplied paper towels Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24019708

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In kitchen, walk behind stove and fryer soiled with grease and food debris

Jun 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 5

50-17-3

Detail 23806360

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1, 2025. 247830171 Operator renewed license during inspection Corrected On-Site

41-05-4

Detail 23806361

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. At front counter, raid spray present. Discussed with operator to only use commercial pest control in establishment.

31A-09-4

Detail 23806362

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink in kitchen blocked by pot. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23806359

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at handwashing sink in kitchen

40-01-4

Detail 23806363

Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. In back room in kitchen, where Togo containers and dry goods are stored multiple personal items stored on floor and shelves.

Nov 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

08A-05-6

Detail 23378813

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler, raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat food

31B-02-4

Detail 23378812

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen by three compartment sink. Operator supplied paper towels Corrected On-Site

Sep 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53A-01-7

Detail 23170211

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: No manager certification Admin Complaint

Jul 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 5

08A-02-6

Detail 23000094

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer, raw chicken stored above ready to eat vegetables and French fries. Operator moved chicken to lower shelf Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 23000095

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink by three compartment sink blocked with juice dispenser. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 23000093

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

53B-02-5

Detail 23000092

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 23000096

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At front counter, wet wiping cloth stored on sink. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

Feb 21, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.