Cafe Sportivo
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
67
Score
Across the available record, Cafe Sportivo has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 3, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted”, showing up two times.
By comparison, the average Pompano Beach facility scores 78, putting Cafe Sportivo on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License paid for 2024 - 2025, but not for 2025 - 2026. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-03: Observed same at callback inspection. Business license not renewed for 2026 . Establishment open for business and serving customers. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-03: Observed same at callback inspection. **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of microwave soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-03: Observed same at callback inspection. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board with deep cuts and grooves on counter in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-03: Observed same at callback inspection **Time Extended**
14-09-4
67
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License paid for 2024 - 2025, but not for 2025 - 2026. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-17-3
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 manager. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of microwave soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board with deep cuts and grooves on counter in kitchen. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster to manager. **Warning**
51-13-4
58
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired December 1, 2025 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with food debris and deep cut marks.
22-02-4
78
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. In reach in cooler at front counter, raw chicken stored over cans of soda and beer. Operator moved raw chicken to different cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-11-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In flip top cooler, raw bacon stored over ready to eat onions and peppers. Operator moved bacon to bottom cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. On prep table, cutting board soiled with food debris and cut marks.
22-02-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
64
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
90
Mar 9, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. make table - American cheese (43-54F - Cold Holding); butter (43-54F-Cold Holding) overfilled containers not portioned or prepared today - operator split and moved to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee cracked eggs then processed to touch salt shaker - employee was instructed to removed gloves, wash hands and reviewed glove changing policy. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over bread products in freezer - operator moved raw beef to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Chest freezer - raw steak and fish - operator stated food belonged to a friend.
08B-49-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Soapy water with bleach sink - empty sink and fresh water sink. Operator corrected 3 compartment sink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5
50
Nov 2, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. At dry storage area- container of oil and plastic Gatorade stored on floor- operator moved off floor.
08B-38-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Sportivo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Sportivo on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Sportivo?
Across the inspection record, “no heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cafe Sportivo.
How does Cafe Sportivo compare to other restaurants in Pompano Beach?
Cafe Sportivo most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Pompano Beach average of 78.
Has Cafe Sportivo's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe Sportivo have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cafe Sportivo means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Cafe Sportivo inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Sportivo is inspected around two times per year on average.
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