NORTH SOUTH GRILL
154 S FLAMINGO ROAD, Pembroke Pines, FL, 33027
Most recent inspection
- Date
- October 14, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Administrative complaint recommended
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 13
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (13)
- 12A-07-5CriticalCorrected on site
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handling raw chicken to cook with gloves on proceeded to remove gloves and put on a new set of gloves without handwashing. Operator instructed employee to wash hands. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority
- 35A-05-4Critical
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach at salad bar FLIPTOP in kitchen on the cutting board.
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach at salad bar FLIPTOP in kitchen on the cutting board. **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 03A-02-5Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) FLIPTOP Salad// ; boiled Eggs (45F-47F - Cold Holding) Operator added ice to quick chill. 2) FlipTop Flat Top// Cooked chicken (42F - 47F cold holding); Raw Beef (43F-45F - Cold Holding); cooked onion (46F - Cold Holding).
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) FLIPTOP Salad// ; boiled Eggs (45F-47F - Cold Holding) Operator added ice to quick chill. 2) FlipTop Flat Top// Cooked chicken (42F - 47F cold holding); Raw Beef (43F-45F - Cold Holding); cooked onion (46F - Cold Holding). Observed items stored over chill line. Operator removed foods from over chill line and stored at the bottom of unit for quick chill. Per operator items in unit for less than 4 hours. Item not prepared or portioned today. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority
- 10-07-4Corrected on site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoops in desert section at front counter stored inside standing water at 87F. Operator removed water and stored scoops inside cleaned and dry container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic
- 08B-12-5Corrected on site
Stored food not covered. Inside flip top next to flat top
Basic - Stored food not covered. Inside flip top next to flat top observed cheese slices stored at bottom of unit with no food protection. Operator removed cheese slices and stored inside food container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic
- 21-12-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed two towels in kitchen counter. **Warning**
Basic
- 21-03-4
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together in sanitizer bucket in prep station.
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together in sanitizer bucket in prep station. **Warning**
Basic
- 05-05-4Corrected on site
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 2 thermometer when calibrated on ice stand over five degrees, adjusted calibration. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate
- 02C-03-5Corrected on site
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
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. Observed milk at front counter flip top without date marking. Per operator milk was opened approximately 48 hours ago. Operator put date on milk. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate
- 29-20-5
Very slow draining water in handwash sink on cook line near frying station.
Basic - Very slow draining water in handwash sink on cook line near frying station. **Warning**
Basic
- 03D-15-4
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. FLIPTOP// Shredded Romain Lettuce 52F at 2:15pm (Cooling for 3 hrs) to 52F at 2:40pm.
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. FLIPTOP// Shredded Romain Lettuce 52F at 2:15pm (Cooling for 3 hrs) to 52F at 2:40pm. Observed cooling in a big container operator moved to walk-in cooler for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate
- 32-12-6
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
Basic
- 35A-03-4
Dead roaches on premises.
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches on ground by mop sink in kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
Basic
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.