La Bella Cafe Caribbean Soul Food

230 S Cypress Rd Ste L, Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026

Score

High Risk

Inspectors have visited La Bella Cafe Caribbean Soul Food 10 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 5, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to other Pompano Beach restaurants (averaging 78), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 5, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Aug 20, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Yvonne ( manager) has no proof of manager certification **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: Yvonne(manager) no proof of certified food manager training **Admin Complaint**

53A-01-7

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In kitchen, light shield kidding from ceiling light. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: Light shield missing **Time Extended**

38-01-4

Aug 4, 2025

Complaint Full

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jun 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Oct 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

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 over frozen vegetables. Operator moved veggies to top shelf. In reach in freezer, raw fish stored over frozen vegetables Operator moved vegetables to top shelf **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At front counter, wet towel stored in sink. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink in kitchen, no paper towels provided. Operator provided paper towels **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In kitchen, reach in cooler doors soiled with food debris **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Jul 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Jan 16, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 25, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In white reach in cooler, raw beef and chicken stored over ready to eat spinach. Operator moved spinach to higher shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In oven, rice being held at 129°F. Operator stated rice being held for less than 2 hours. Operator reheated rice to 165°F for hot holding. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at front counter, bag of styrofoam plates in sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All reach in coolers, handles soiled with food debris.

23-24-4

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. At three compartment sink, employee washing dishes and doesn't have sink set up for wash, rinse and sanitize. Employee set up three compartment sink to properly wash, rinse and sanitize dishes **Corrected On-Site**

16-13-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. In kitchen, boxes of green bell peppers and bags of plantains stored on floor. Operator moved items off floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Jun 26, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Nov 21, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

05-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease,around fryers and stovetop

23-03-4

Basic - Rice , plastic bottles of water, onions stored on floor. By dry storage. Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes stored on the floor by dry storage. Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Bella Cafe Caribbean Soul Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Bella Cafe Caribbean Soul Food on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Bella Cafe Caribbean Soul Food?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Bella Cafe Caribbean Soul Food.

How does La Bella Cafe Caribbean Soul Food compare to other restaurants in Pompano Beach?

La Bella Cafe Caribbean Soul Food most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Pompano Beach average of 78.

Has La Bella Cafe Caribbean Soul Food's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Bella Cafe Caribbean Soul Food have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at La Bella Cafe Caribbean Soul Food means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is La Bella Cafe Caribbean Soul Food inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Bella Cafe Caribbean Soul Food is inspected around three times per year on average.

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