KESTER

dba KW POMPANO BEACH LLC

About this restaurant

KESTER is a seating restaurant located at 1200-1208 N Ocean Boulevard in Pompano Beach with 175 seats. According to online sources, the restaurant offers globally-influenced coastal cuisine and is located within the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Pompano Beach Resort. The establishment is described as an oceanfront dining venue that serves American cuisine.

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F

Food Safety Grade

Poor

Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.

Location

Address
1200-1208 N OCEAN BLVD
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33062
Phone
954-782-0100
DBPR District
District 2 — Fort Lauderdale (licenses expire December)
County (Region Code)
DeSoto (code 14)
Seating
175 seats

License

License Number
SEA1615158
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
License Expiry
Dec 1, 2026
Last Inspection
Mar 3, 2026
Date Result Expand
Mar 3, 2026
Administrative complaint recommended

Violations Found

H · V01
Management awareness
Person in charge not present or not performing duties
H · V02
Employee health policy
No employee health policy or inadequate policy
H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V08
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V12
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
H · V21
Time as control
Time as a public health control not properly used
Class: Food Visit ID: 13552975 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Dec 17, 2025
Callback
 Call Back - Complied

No violation details recorded for this inspection.

Class: Food Visit ID: 13552658 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Oct 17, 2025
Warning Issued

Violations Found

H · V01
Management awareness
Person in charge not present or not performing duties
H · V02
Employee health policy
No employee health policy or inadequate policy
H · V03 ×3
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V06
Handwashing facilities
Inadequate handwashing facilities
H · V08
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V11
Food in good condition
Food in poor condition, mislabeled, or adulterated
H · V16
Proper cooking temps
Food not cooked to required minimum temperature
H · V21
Time as control
Time as a public health control not properly used
I · V31 ×2
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
Class: Food Visit ID: 10916969 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food