ITALIA STATION CAFE

Name: ITALIA STATION CAFE
Address: 457 S DIXIE HWY, POMPANO BEACH, FL, 33060, US
Rating: 89.6

457 S DIXIE HWY, POMPANO BEACH, FL 33060

License #1626224

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89.6 Grade B / 100

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ITALIA STATION CAFE in POMPANO BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 89.6 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 13, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 16 total violations — 3 critical, 9 major, 4 minor.

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Inspections on file

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Latest clean pass

October 21, 2025

The latest inspection on January 13, 2026 shows 8 observation rows: no critical rows, 4 major, and 4 minor.

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Inspection coverage

75%

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DBPR

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Inspection timeline

Inspection History

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Ground beef being thawed in prep sink without cold running water. Ground beef temperature at 25 F. Educated manager on proper thawing methods. Manager continued to thaw ground beef under cold , running water.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager preparing food without hair restraint. Educated manager on wearing proper hair restraint whilst preparing food.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet towels stored under cutting boards in kitchen. Manager removed towels from under cutting boards.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked by boxes. Manager removed boxes.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Cases of water stored on floor at front area. Manager placed water on shelf.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In flip top cooler, lasagna made 2 days ago not dated , and marinara sauce made yesterday at 10 am, more than 28 hours ago , not dated. Manager dated items.
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. New employee hired for less than a month, without signed Employee Health Form. Provided form to manager, and employee signed form.

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