Pompano Beach, Broward County

J MARKS RESTAURANT AND BAR

1490 NE 23 ST, Pompano Beach, FL 33062

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Jan 29, 2026
City
Pompano Beach
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

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 29, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 28, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Total: 4

14-86-1

Detail 24332210

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Wet towel used as liner for sliced cheese in flip top cooler at end of cook line. Operator removed towel from cheese. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 24332211

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams. See stop sale. Bag of clams stored in pan in walk in cooler, without tag. Operator discarded clams and contacted supplier about missing tag. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24332209

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler, opposite grill in on cook line, Blue Cheese Crumbles (51F - Cold Holding); Sliced Cheese (51F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese (52F - Cold Holding). Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today, food held in walk in cooler and moved to flip top cooler on cook line, and held for approximately 2 hours. Advised operator to move foods back to walk min cooler to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

01C-01-4

Detail 24332208

Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams. See stop sale. Bag of clams stored in pan in walk in cooler, without tag. Operator discarded clams and contacted supplier about missing tag. Warning

Dec 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

53B-01-5

Detail 24100488

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

36-34-5

Detail 24100489

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Three ceiling tiles soiled in back prep area. Warning

21-04-4

Detail 24100490

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet wiping cloth stored under cutting board.Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-13-4

Detail 24100486

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster at establishment. Emailed poster to operator. Warning

29-49-6

Detail 24100487

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of low drawer unit at cook line, opposite deep fryers. Warning

Jan 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

23-24-4

Detail 23495416

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On cook line, doors and gaskets on all flip top coolers solid with food debris.

23-03-4

Detail 23495415

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In walk in cooler, shelves spiked with food debris.

06-01-5

Detail 23495417

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In triple sink, steaks and fish thawing in standing water. Operator turned on running water. Corrective Action Taken

Oct 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Total: 3

31A-09-4

Detail 23232019

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. On cook line, handwashing sink blocked with scrubbing pads.

31B-02-4

Detail 23232020

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink on cook line

03F-10-5

Detail 23232021

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed to operator to fill out

Jan 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-69-4

Detail 22575594

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in walk in freezer door and floors.

06-01-5

Detail 22575593

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At triple sink, thawing food with no running water. Chef turned on faucet. Corrected On-Site

Oct 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

05-09-4

Detail 22375451

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in coolers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22375452

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with, food debris, dirt. Shelves in walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: Time Extended

Oct 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 13

02C-01-5

Detail 22371393

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In walk in cooler, Tartar sauce, remoulade sauce, butter, marinade 10/9 expired. Operator discarded. Warning

01B-24-5

Detail 22371398

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In walk in cooler, Tartar sauce, remoulade sauce, butter, marinade 10/9 expired. Operator discarded. See stop sale Warning

12A-09-4

Detail 22371400

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or soiled. Employee touched soiled handle and engaged in food preparation ( prepared salad)without changing gloves or washing hands. Employee changed gloves and washed hands. Corrective Action Taken Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22371388

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. butter (45F - Cold Holding); garlic sauce (49°F - Cold Holding); Alfredo sauce (47°F - Cold Holding) in cooler in prep line, held overnight. Butter (109°F) on top of oven in prep area being held at room temperature overnight. See stop sale Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22371394

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cook line flip top cooler 3, butter (45F - Cold Holding); garlic sauce (49°F - Cold Holding); Alfredo sauce (47°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items held overnight. Operator discarded. See stop sale. 1. Butter (87°F)on cookline for two hours; employee time marked corrected action taken. 2. Butter (109°F) on top of oven in prep area being held at room temperature overnight. See stop sale Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22371397

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand-washing, spoon and lettuce in hand-washing sink between prep and cook-line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22371399

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In prep area, ice machine has accumulation of black/ green mold like substance. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 22371396

Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust on entry into kitchen. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 22371391

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In prep area and cook line. Warning

05-09-4

Detail 22371392

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in coolers. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22371389

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with, food debris, dirt. Shelves in walk in cooler. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 22371395

Basic - On cook line, wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning

21-44-1

Detail 22371390

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On cook line, sanitizer bucket stored by grill and flat top. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

Jun 28, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 13Total: 21

12A-29-4

Detail 22090562

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish personnel.

12A-09-4

Detail 22090567

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Line cook left line and returned. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22090565

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chopped eggs 46° operator place in walk-in cooler for quick chill. Raw chicken 50° operator split pan , place in cooler for quick cool. Corrective Action Taken

29-42-4

Detail 22090569

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

02C-03-5

Detail 22090563

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon milk open prior day.

01C-02-4

Detail 22090572

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.

22-02-4

Detail 22090571

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board in prep area.

11-26-1

Detail 22090564

Intermediate - 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. 2 new employees

16-03-4

Detail 22090554

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Detail 22090557

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-23-4

Detail 22090570

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

23-24-4

Detail 22090558

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All cold holding units on cooks line.

13-07-4

Detail 22090555

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Line cook

14-11-5

Detail 22090560

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Fry station drawer .

14-69-4

Detail 22090566

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

10-20-4

Detail 22090573

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

22-08-4

Detail 22090559

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cooks line. Corrected On-Site

05-09-4

Detail 22090556

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Salad station

16-46-4

Detail 22090568

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

24-18-4

Detail 22090561

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 22090574

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Broccoli stored over ready to eat foods. Corrected On-Site

Feb 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 10

03D-02-5

Detail 21776971

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. marinara overnight (51F - Cooling) Observed marinara in walk in cooler

12A-09-4

Detail 21776968

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Operator had gloves wipe hands on soiled side cloth then engaged to handle hamburger buns without washing hands. Operator reminded employee of hand washing. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 21776967

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. marinara overnight (51F - Cooling)

03B-04-5

Detail 21776965

High Priority - Whole meat roast hot held at less than 130 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef (90F - Hot Holding) less than 2 hours Observed roast beef in alto sham. Operator removed beef and placed in refrigerator to cool.

01C-02-4

Detail 21776962

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Operator threw out.

16-62-1

Detail 21776970

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

53B-05-5

Detail 21776964

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

41-17-4

Detail 21776966

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing glass cleaner substance not labeled. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 21776963

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door falling off on make table on cook line opposite sauté station.

23-03-4

Detail 21776969

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed air conditioner vent in expo station soiled.

Aug 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-11-5

Detail 21246775

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door gasket to pasta reach in cooler on cook line in poor repair. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-03: Equipment in poor repair. Door gasket to pasta reach in cooler on cook line in poor repair. Time Extended

Aug 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 12

03D-02-5

Detail 21240408

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. marinara sauce (54F - Cooling); Alfredo sauce (66F - Cooling); chicken broth (54F - Cooling) in walk in cooler. Per chef, food not prepped or portioned today. Food in unit over night and covered. Food did not reach 41F within 6 hours.

01B-01-4

Detail 21240406

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Three 5lb cans of plum sauce. One 46 oz can of pineapple.

35A-02-6

Detail 21240409

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies in dry storage room. Flies did not land on anything. Operator removed. Corrective Action Taken

01B-02-5

Detail 21240405

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. marinara sauce (54F - Cooling); Alfredo sauce (66F - Cooling); chicken broth (54F - Cooling) in walk in cooler. Per chef, food not prepped or portioned today. Food in unit over night and covered. Food did not reach 41F within 6 hours.

03F-02-5

Detail 21240412

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking-2oz Butter containers. Operator time marked food item. Corrected On-Site

01C-02-4

Detail 21240404

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining mussel tags for 90 days.

22-02-4

Detail 21240411

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade unclean.

31B-03-4

Detail 21240402

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink on cook line. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site

16-54-4

Detail 21240407

Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Dishwasher (Temperature 0). Operator set up Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm) Corrective Action Taken

36-34-5

Detail 21240401

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents and tiles unclean over dish wash area.

14-11-5

Detail 21240403

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door gasket to pasta reach in cooler on cook line in poor repair.

23-03-4

Detail 21240410

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Unclean gaskets to reach in coolers on cook line.

Mar 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-41-4

Detail 20938710

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. At Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Chlorine sanitizer container was empty. Operator placed new full container and primed machine. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 20938711

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At service station; butter (60°F - Cold Holding). Butter being held portioned in 2oz cups on sheet trays on speed rack mounted to oven. Operator stated butter being held less than 1 hour. Explained use of time as a public health control. Operator placed appropriate time mark and stated would be discarded at 4 hours. Corrective Action Taken

01C-03-4

Detail 20938709

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Mussel tags not marked with last date served.

31A-11-4

Detail 20938712

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At bar; hand wash sink used to dump drink ice and fruit. Operator removed fruit and cleaned and sanitized sink. Corrected On-Site

24-07-4

Detail 20938713

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. At walk-in freezer ice paddles stored. Operator moved ice paddles to triple sink to be washed rinsed and sanitized. Corrective Action Taken

Nov 3, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 6

22-45-4

Detail 20630535

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Soiled knives rinsed in water only and placed on knife rack. Employee washed,rinsed and sanitized knives. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20630532

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener blade soiled. Cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 20630530

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sinks at bars have strainers for dump sinks. Removed and sinks cleaned. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 20630533

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Multiple employees with expired training certificates. Inspector will recheck at next inspection.

23-24-4

Detail 20630531

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on top of dish machine. Cleaned. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20630534

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Hood filters and back of cook line equipment gap has grease build up.