LA FORKETTA Health Score — Pompano Beach, FL

1255 S POWERLINE RD, Pompano Beach, FL 33069

Inspections on file 2
High-risk violations 5
Inspected 7/27/2026
Pompano Beach avg 86 / 100
D
59 / 100
Concerning

This score is in the bottom tier. Most Pompano Beach restaurants score 86 or above.

5 high-risk issues, 1 moderate issue, 3 minor issues found

Inspected July 27, 2026 Administrative complaint recommended

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How this compares

This restaurant scored better than 7% of restaurants in Pompano Beach. The city average ClearScore is 86 / 100.

Location

Inspection Breakdown

High Risk
5
Moderate
1
Minor
3

Violations Found

  • High Risk Approved source
  • High Risk Food protection, cross-contamination ×2
  • High Risk Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking
  • High Risk Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Moderate Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
  • Minor Hand wash sinks, hand washing supplies and hand wash sign
  • Minor Floors, walls, ceilings and attached equipment properly constructed and clean; rooms and equipment properly vented
  • Minor Chemicals/toxic substances

Inspection History

  • D
    July 27, 2026 Latest Routine - Food

    5 high-risk issues, 1 moderate issue, 3 minor issues found

    ClearScore: 59 / 100

    Routine - Food Administrative complaint recommended

    High Risk

    • #1 Approved source
    • #8 Food protection, cross-contamination
    • #12 Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking
    • #14 Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located

    Moderate

    • #22 Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized

    Minor

    • #31 Hand wash sinks, hand washing supplies and hand wash sign
    • #36 Floors, walls, ceilings and attached equipment properly constructed and clean; rooms and equipment properly vented
    • #41 Chemicals/toxic substances

    8 violations total this inspection

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Frequently Asked Questions

LA FORKETTA's inspection on July 27, 2026 resulted in an administrative complaint being recommended. This means inspectors found violations serious enough to warrant formal regulatory action. The restaurant received a ClearScore of 59/100 (Grade D) with 5 high-risk violations among the 9 total issues found.

LA FORKETTA's inspection on July 27, 2026 uncovered 5 high-risk violations — the most serious category under Florida DBPR standards. High-risk violations involve issues that directly threaten food safety, such as temperature control, contamination, or sourcing problems. The full list of 9 violations is detailed above.

LA FORKETTA was last inspected on July 27, 2026 by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Florida restaurants are typically inspected 1–3 times per year on an unannounced basis, with more frequent visits following serious violations.

ClearCraves has identified recurring violations at LA FORKETTA — issues that appeared in more than one consecutive inspection. Recurring violations suggest a systemic problem rather than an isolated incident, and are a meaningful signal when assessing food safety. The current Grade D (ClearScore 59/100) reflects the most recent inspection on July 27, 2026.

After receiving an administrative complaint recommendation, LA FORKETTA is required to address the violations found. The DBPR may schedule a follow-up inspection to verify corrections. You can check the current status of LA FORKETTA's license directly at myfloridalicense.com.

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